Three days in.
We’ve been here for three days now.
I really didn’t have to fight at all.
The paed basically took everything out of my hands and made the decision for me.
I know I want the best of all worlds.
Equality -
to be informed
to play a part in decision making
but
somedays
I just want someone else to make the call, you know?
I want to be able to say
‘the doctor said she had to come into hospital’.
I can’t explain the mixed feelings that I have right now.
I’m glad she is here, that she is getting all she needs to get better
but I want to be at home too.
I miss the kids and David
and I miss normality.
So far we have two IV antibiotics on board
and things have been quite slow to resolve.
The paed is thinking a third may need to be added.
Ivy has slept a large part of the week away -
she slept through the paed’s visit,
she slept through the transfer to the medical ward
and when she woke up
she asked
when we were going home.
She thought she was still there for IVIG!
She takes everything so well though.
There weren’t any tears.
The only thing she asked for was a shower.
How long we’ll be here is anyone’s guess.
When asked the paed suggested it would be ‘a few days’
and I suppose I know it’s his way of saying ‘as long as it takes’.
Am I okay with that?
I think I am, I mean,
anything seems okay when Ivy isn’t crying,
when she’s not in pain
when the panic subsides.
It’s day three though,
and by day five I am usually hospital crazy.
Oh honey I am so glad you finally are in a good place with Ivy and that she’s getting the treatment she needs. Lots of love to both of you xx
I’m glad the paed stepped up for Ivy and made the call. I’m glad she is resting and, even if slowly, she is getting better. Do you think they will let her go home if she’s improving by day 5? And take the ABs in the bag with her?
Hope you are both home and well again soon.
BIG HUG BIG HUG BIG HUG BIG HUG
Hopefully all will be resolved sooner rather than later and you & Ivy can reconnect to “out & about” & go home. Until then, I guess you’re stuck between a rock & a hard place and will just have to make the best of an unenviable lot.I know you will make it through this with your usual grace & patient acceptance. xoxo
Oooh Tiff, thank you for the update – such as it is… I have been checking back, watching, waiting & wondering. I am glad to hear that the paed was at least ‘present & accounted for’, and that Ivy is resting and comfortable. I wish it wasn’t quite so far to come and help relieve the inmate-itis… Bug HUGS. Hope to see a “we’re home” post asap.
She looks so small and vulnerable. I am so sad for all of you. And I am praying.
I am glad that the Paed made the call for you, that for once, you can let him shoulder some of the responsibility.
Is there anything you want/need to stop the crazies?
I’m glad the Paed took control and I’m so glad Ivy is comfortable and not in pain. I hope the time goes quickly and you can avoid the hospital crazies.
sorry tiff , hope your not there to long . if david needs a hand please ask . i am here . thinking of you all . all our love alisa . xxxxxx
I am glad that the Paed made the decision for you, its hard enough being a Mum some of the time, you don’t need to be a Dr too. Hugs to you both, I hope all the sleep gives Ivy a chance to build up some strength!
Hugs and prayers!!!
I am sorry you know your hospital limit so well. I am sorry Ivy is there again. I am thankful that her pediatrician is being so proactive this time. My toleration of being at the hospital with mine seems to get longer by 12-24 hours each stay. I will pray for you, that you don’t go nuts being in the hospital. I will pray for Ivy that she heals quickly. I will pray for David and the other children at home. I will pray for the ped and all other people involved in caring for Ivy. Hang in there.
XOXO Praying for strength for you and Ivy-girl, super mama! HUGS! You are doing a great job! Give Ivy feel better loves from Abby and Ben bear!
Hang in there, Tiff. You can do it. You always do. Lotsa hugs, my friend.xoxoxo
So glad he did what needed to be done. *huge hugs* to you and your lil angel… give her a snuggle from me will you? xxx
Hang in there, Tiff! Easier said than done, but you have people a world away rooting for you and Ivy. As always, sending many supportive hugs across the ocean……:0)
(((HUGS))) my friend
We’ll keep you in our prayers…
Sleep is restorative, I hope the special girl is dreaming sweet dreams. Thinking of all of you.
Hugs for you all…
Sometimes it can be so hard being the ‘all powerful decision maker’ especially when you can’t make the decision you really want to make.. to decide for Ivy to be well and stay well forever…
Hoping that Ivy recovers quickly, and thinking of you all lots.
just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,
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just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,
just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,
just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming,just keep swimming.
love you girl.
my heart is with you both. ♥
I’m so glad the paed made this important decision. Is there anyone who can stay a day with Ivy in the hospital so you can have a day at home? Two would be better for you probably but after that you need to be back with Ivy. David? Your Mum? A best friend? Just long enough to give you a break and touch base at home. If I were there….
I do hope Ivy gets better soon, two antibiotics at once HAS to be helping, surely. Is it even possible to have three like the doctor has suggested? What an onslaught for poor Ivy, but if it knocks out the bugs, then yay!