Everything *is* fine

[popkin16]

My mom was hospitalized twice this past week. She had two seizures on Friday. One isn't unheard of - she's epileptic, and usually just sleeps the rest of the day. But the second one, while not unheard of, is still uncommon enough that we were like, "Yeah, time to take her in." (My mom told us a long time ago to stop taking her in after just one unless she injures herself, and the argument lasted for a week before we gave in). They said her medication levels were too low and stress levels were too high. They didn't even keep her overnight - they ran a catscan, gave her the seizure meds via IV, and sent her home.

On Monday, she had a heart attack.

They DID keep her overnight for that one. They did an ecocardiogram and then a heart catheterization through her wrist to check for any blockages. She didn't have any, and eventually said it was "broken heart syndrome". They released her on Wednesday, and we have to make diet changes. I'm taking a leave of absence from work - just a couple days to keep an eye on her - but it's unpaid unless I use vacation time. I'll still be doing Squee from Wednesday to Wednesday, but I usually take a couple days off after before returning to work. Might have to just go right back to work since I'm taking an LOA, but it's worth it. I can't have unpaid time off, I got dem billz to pay.

But she's home now, she's awake and aware, and I'm going to force her to take it easy sohelpmegod.

Other than that, it's the same old story. Work alternates between really fun and really stressful; I'm bopping between anime, hopping around fandoms (currently rereading some Hobbit fic, before that was the Silmarillion, before THAT was Haikyuu fic), and reading books.

My life is (usually) really boring and I like it that way.

Comments

[goddess47]

Oh, sweetie....

If there is *anything* we can do, just reach out... even if it's just moral support.

::hugs you fiercely::

[popkin16]

Thank you! It's been a lot lately, and I've run out of spoons to do much. Mom's doing great, so far!

[melagan]

Thank you for letting us know. Glad your mom is home and doing better. As goddess47 says, if there's anything thing we can do even if it's just to listen we're here for you bb.

[popkin16]

You're welcome ♥ I'll let you guys know if there's anything, but so far everything has gone well. I'm a little worried about affording higher quality food, but we'll figure something out :) I appreciate your guys' offer of help!

[logicgunn]

What a shitty time for you and yours. I hope your mum gives in to your TLC with minimal fuss. It must have been such a scare for you.

(I am v irked that where you are you can't get compassionate leave.)

Biggest hugs, and I third that we're all here if you need us. xxx

[popkin16]

Thank you so much *HUGS* It's been...a lot. Thankfully, mom is doing much better - back to her old self again. I'm a bit jumpy still - every little noise has me checking on her. I'm slowly getting what little spoons I have these days back too :D

[mific]

Oh no, that all sounds so stressful! Sending you big hugs, and I hope your Mom is better soon. I'm glad you're still going to Squee and hope it's a good break for you. Might see you there via Zoom. :)

[popkin16]

Thank you, I appreciate the hugs :) Mom's doing much better now, though I'm still jumpy at every noise she makes. Squee is DEFINITELY going to be a much needed break! I look forward to hopefully seeing you at Zoom via Squee :D

[elayna]

I’m sorry to hear about your mom’s health issues, I hope she recovers well and soon!

[popkin16]

Thank you so much ♥

[otherearthsoutthere]

Geeze. I’m so sorry to hear about your mom. I barely know what to say, except to echo what has already been said. If you need ANYTHING please let us know. If you need to rant, cry, or whatever I’m here for you. Not to be tacky, but I’m getting social security now, so can always throw some cash your way.

My own mum is 85 and has been living in an assisted living facility when she is not in the hospital. She falls A LOT. This year alone she has broken her tailbone, her arm, leg, collarbone and pelvis, so I understand your stress.

[popkin16]

Thank you so much for your offer *hugs* I've been so tired lately that I haven't had the spoons for much online interaction (except for very short conversations via twitter). I also appreciate the cash offer; it's a little less stressful to know I have something of a lifeline if I need it. So far we haven't, though, even with having to buy more expensive, healthier food.

This year alone she has broken her tailbone, her arm, leg, collarbone and pelvis, so I understand your stress.
Oh my GOD. Jesus, that is so much to be dealing with. Are YOU ok? Now that I know what kind of stress that thing can call...

[otherearthsoutthere]

Things have been so stressful for so long, I wouldn’t know ‘normal’ if I fell over it. It’s not just my mom, but her situation is the worst. The last time she came home from the hospital, she fell within 15 minutes of arrival and back to the hospital. Its very disheartening to see the beginning of the end.

[brumeier]

::all the hugs:: I hope things improve for your mom. So scary! I'm glad you'll be able to take some time to be with her, but it sucks you can't get paid for it. That's really unfair. ::more hugs::

[popkin16]

*HUGS HUGS* She's doing much better now - back to normal. I'm still jumpy (and constantly tired) but I'm gjust so glad she's ok. It's really not fair I had to use vacation time for my leave, but hopefully I have enough for everything I want to do..

[brumeier]

I'm glad she's doing better! That's a relief. ::more hugs::

[ruric]

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom - parental health is always a worrying one. Added stress too when you can't have paid annual leave to make sure things are OK!

[popkin16]

Thank you! She's doing much better now, thank god. Now if only I weren't jumpy and tired all the time... It's really unfair that I don't get paid leave for this, especially since the company I work for makes billions, but of course that's how it goes *sigh* Oh well!

[timespirt]

Hope your mom is OK hon. You take it easy yourself so you don't get sick either.

"HUGS" to you and her.

[popkin16]

Thank you very much *HUGS* Everything has settled, and mom seems back to normal. I'm still jumpy but getting there! Now if only I weren't tired all the time...

[timespirt]

I hear vitamin B12 is good for tired. Get your doc to give you a shot once a week, It's supposed to help.

"HUGS"

[squidgiepdx]

::so many hugs:: I'm glad that your mom's healthy enough to be home now, but I'm sorry she had to go through that. Sorry about having to miss work! :( We're here for you!!!

[popkin16]

*hugs hugs* I appreciate you guys so much, thank you ♥