my daughter is really sick..

[meg321]

I only found out yesterday that my daughter had been in the hospital since Tues..i guess she didnt want to upset me.  But one her friends called me.

The nurse I talked to yesterday said that she was very sick, high fever, dehydrated, huge headache, vomiting..and they think it is a virus and they are running more tests today.

I called this morning and talked to her new nurse and she couldnt much more than that, she was awake but too sick to talk.   I can't drive and my husband works all day and tomorrow early, so he can take me to see her in the afterternoon.

In the meantime my mind talks to me and my mind is messed up anyway.. and i can't do anything or remember what i need to do....

keep her in your prayers, please

meg

[michelleislay]

wow meg,

i'm so glad to hear your daughter is doing so much better!!!

i've been offline awhile and hadn't known about all of this.

so relieved for you and just before your trip, what a relief!!!

enjoy and i am sorry for all of the worry you have been through.

xo michelle

[meg321]

Well, she is home !!  They are calling it viral menengitis, they did what they could for her in the hospital but she didnt want to go home.   Now its up to her to eat and drink water, and take care of herself.
  
She might want me there now, but we wouldnt last a day.  Noone ever does what she wants..or thinks like she does..she just picks at everyone...at least with her son and me.  I would be sick in 30 min with her.

But she has her friends and mother in law and they don't listen to her..plus she doesnt treat them the same.  She will be fine....

I will keep track of her on the phone.    I have to keep packing for my trip, i leave tomorrow for the city.

thanks so much for your support....

love you all, meg

[Lulu54]

Those pesky viral infections can be the devil to get rid of.... I hope she is able to follow the doctors' order, rest a lot, regain her strength and get back to her daily routine. This really is good news.

hugs, Lu

[tonyad]

  This is GREAT news :)  The Power of prayer. Isn't it
Awesome?  

~Tonya

[meg321]

Hi ...

my daughter is getting better, still can't keep anything down, but she is feeling better. A good sign because it means it is probably viral and they will just have to get her well enough to go home. ...hopefully...i am always leery..

Thanks for all your prayers !!

hugs , meg

[lovemy6monkeys]

Meg,

I hope that your daughter is improving. You are all in my thoughts and prayers!

~Jess

[figuerpa]

Meg,

You and your daughter are in my prayers. Please keep us updated on how she is doing. I pray the best of outcome for her.

HUGE HUGGGSSS
Paula

[Lulu54]

Meg, I know it can be difficult with all the problems we may have had with doctors, but you have to put  faith and trust into the medical team that is caring for your daughter.  May they find the cause of her problems and give her the necessary treatment to restore her to full health again.

In the meantime, don't over do it with the grandson - they do take lots of extra energy.  Be sure to find some quiet activities to keep him occupied.

hugs, Lu

[essdipity]

How's your daughter today, Meg? You're in my thoughts as always.

ess

[tonyad]

  Sorry a little late to post. Just wanted you to know that you are so right when you say that GOD is running the show! put your trust, cast your cares at his feet by doing this in Faith, god answers prayers :)   That is very encouraging to know as we go through such difficult times such as you are now.

   Your Grandson is very fortunate to have you as is your daughter. Stay strong for both of them as I know you are. thoughts and Prayers are w/ you in this time of great stress and need.

Be Safe and take Care,
~Tonya

[Quixotic1]

I am so sorry your daughter is going through this.  Yes, it does sound like it might be not just a meningitis (inflammation/infection of the linings around the brain) but also an encephalitis which has inflammation and infection within the brain tissue.  Most encephalitis is viral, but even though that sounds better, it can still be hard on the brain and leave damage.   We are all praying for the mildest outcome possible.

If the liver was affected by a virus it could have made the blood lose it's ability to clot.  that sounds like why they were reluctant to do the LP earlier.  They have probably been treating her with meds to increase her ability to clot.  They are probably also treating her with antibiotics and antivirals to cover all the main possibilities.

Remember we are all with you on this journey.  Having a child sick is the worst thing for a parent.  I remember that in practice sometimes the person in the worst shape was the parent and they needed a great deal of attention.  I hope you can contact the patient representative at the hospital who might be able to help you get authorization to have the doctors talk to you directly to get accurate information.

You will move through this okay.  One minute at a time.  And we will be there with you.

Good ripples coming your way.

Quix

[meg321]

Thanks, it sure helps to here from all of you.. they think it is spinal meningitis but they need to take a LP today to see if it is bacterial or viral...from what I understand. She is so, so sick.

And she can't remember or talk logically...she says things off the wall. Yesterday she said she was all alone and noone came to see her, I reminded her that someone just answered her phone.....she has her friends there constantly.

Noone will tell me anything, they tell me to talk to Sonin, my daughter, but she is all messed up.  She forgot to tell me about the menengitis even.    Then she told my sister to have me call her later after i had just talked to her.  Sometimes it seems as if she is delusional.

Her ex mother in law is a physians asst. or something like that and works out of the hosiptal, she will get sonin to sign something giving her authorization so she will know everything thats going on...Damn, i couldnt figure out what i was trying to say...

We are going down to see her today and pick up my grandson and take him with us.  And feed him, lol.. he has autism, but doing fine. What a messed family we are, sheesh.........

I am doing my best to stay calm but its really hard to control even though I know she will be okay..I trust God is running the show not me.  I think its just hard right now and we are so sensitive, anxiety is just below the surface waiting to attack.

Will give you an update as soon as i know anything.

And Ren ...I know if you can do it I can.  Good suggestions too, we can never have enough reminders.

love you, meg

[sllowe]

You'll feel better when you get there and be there with her. I'm sure she'll feel better you being there too.

I hope too that she gets what she needs and is on the mend soon.

Hugs to you, friend
-shell

[PastorDan]

Amen to all of the comments above.  Meg, we will keep praying that the post you share next is full of good news, and that your daughter feels much better.  Safe journeys.

[Lulu54]

Meg, be sure to keep us informed on your daughter's progress- we will all hope that your next post will be full of good news about her condition.

hugs to you,
Lulu

[rendean]

Dear Meg,
I second what Erin said. Maybe it is better that you didn't know earlier and you were saved the extra stress. I will continue to add  you to my thoughts and good vibes being sent your way. Try your best to relax...heck I can do it with only a minimal airway, then you can do it too!

You are a strong lady who has run into a strong of bad luck but things can turn around, I'm living proof. Pray, meditate watch re-runs of I Love Lucy, what ever it takes to help you because less stressed so your body can help itself.

In my thoughts,
Ren

[Sparkysarah]

Just to say thinking of you and I shall pray for you, your daughter and family. Hugs and take care of yourelf

Love Sarah x

[meg321]

Thanks Erin,   I did talk to her "take charge" friend and she is going to see what she can do to act as an advocate.  She is a nurse and worked there at one time, so she knows some people.

I forgot that yesterday they wanted to do an LP but something about her liver stopped them from doing it.

I will try to relax and knowing that I have someone at that end to find out what she can and get back to me...

But i also have a trip coming up,,,,

hugs, meg

[Erin0313]

Meg,

   I am so sorry that your daughter is sick and that you didn't know until now. Maybe it is a blessing that you didn't know earlier because there was nothing that you could do except stress.

  I will say extra prayers for her and for you.

  I kow that it is harder than it sounds but please try to relax both your body and mind so that you don't get sick. Deep breathing, prayer, meditation or a bubble bath and soft music. Whatever takes you to a peaceful place - do it so that you will have the energy to be there for your daughter when you can help.

Keep us posted
Hugs,
Erin :)