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8.25.2008

Tragic Irony

I posted my previous entry not knowing that I was about to spend the time from 3 am to 4:30 am in the emergency room. My son, Joel, is receiving IV fluids and antibiotics for a severe kidney infection. If his fever comes down in an hour or two, they'll call and I can go get him. If not, he'll have to be admitted.

Poor guy. He thought he had the flu, and then we all thought it was a bladder infection. I'd planned to take him to the doctor tomorrow morning--well, this morning--but around 2:30 I heard him throwing up and I made the decision to take him to the ER. So here I sit, drinking coffee to stay awake, worrying, and waiting for the phone to ring.

I don't know when I'll get to bed because I have to take Nettl to work and Heather to school, then, if Joel can come home, I'll need to get groceries with special stuff for him. If he's not home, then I'll be at the hospital all day. Whatever happens, I'll keep you posted. Good and positive thoughts for Joel are much appreciated!
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UPDATE - 7:15 am:
Joel's home! I'm going to take Nettl and Heather to their "ports o' call" and then I'm coming home and going to bed.

Thanks everyone!
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12 comments :

  1. RWAugust 25, 2008 at 5:49 AM

    Will be keeping him in the Light. Keep us posted.

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  2. UnknownAugust 25, 2008 at 6:05 AM

    couple of nancy nurse pieces of advice for your son....No coffee, no tea, no dark sodas....plenty of water...tons of cranberry juice!

    Hope he's better in no time flat

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  3. Kaye WallerAugust 25, 2008 at 7:17 AM

    Thanks! Joel never drinks soda, coffee or tea, so he's great there. And I got him cranberry juice yesterday.

    He's home!

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  4. Verdant EarlAugust 25, 2008 at 8:34 AM

    Phew!

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  5. FyrebaughAugust 25, 2008 at 9:41 AM

    Whew glad he is on the mend! Your morning coffee started early too! Get some rest when you know he's better!

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  6. SlydeAugust 25, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    glad to hear your little one is doing better...

    ER visits with the kids are always scary...

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  7. Kaye WallerAugust 25, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Thanks Slyde. Heh, my "little one" is in his 30s, but you never quit being a mom.

    Thanks to everyone.

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  8. Emma AlvarezAugust 25, 2008 at 1:52 PM

    Good to hear that your son is ok now.
    Care him very much, and my best wishes are for you two.

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  9. Kathy HandysideAugust 25, 2008 at 2:28 PM

    Healing energy to Joel (and to you!)and hope he's on the mend real soon!

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  10. Mrs. HallAugust 25, 2008 at 4:48 PM

    Sending the love and seconding the blog queen's advice.

    You can get cranberry extract in tablet form if he doesn't want to drink the stuff.

    SENDING THE LOVE TO JOEL!

    :)

    Mrs. Hall

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  11. JPDeniAugust 26, 2008 at 6:47 AM

    I was out with a 'graine yesterday, so I only just now read about Joel's scary trip. So glad he's well enough to be home. Good for you that you didn't wait to get him treatment. More healing thoughts being sent.

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  12. Horus JayAugust 26, 2008 at 8:38 PM

    Hi all.This is Joel,alive and well.Thankyou for all your positive thoughts,it means alot.
    I have the greatest mom a guy could have.I love and appreciate her VERY much.

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