Archive for March 2007
Thursday, March 8, 2007
Half Empty
You may have noticed from my last post, I’m not feeling very inspirational lately. In fact I feel awful lately. A few people have asked if I’m sure I understand Ramona’s prognosis clearly. I do I think. I’ve gotten clarification from every cardiologist, nurse practitioner, nurse and doctor I can get [...]
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Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Base Camp Two
I’ve gotten a lot of questions from folks about why Ramona is not going up to the Cardiac Floor before her discharge. I’m going to try and explain as best I can, the way the nurses have explained it to me, although sometimes I don’t even get it.
19 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Wednesday, March 7, 2007
Ding.. Round 2
Tomorrow, Ramona will be coming home again. Basically the Cardiac Floor can’t do anything for her that Jane and Andy can’t do for her at home. So rather than sending her upstairs from the PICU she is headed home.
8 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jen
Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Mommy’s Little Comedian
I know it’s a gotta be a pretty small niche…
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Tuesday, March 6, 2007
Save Something For the Sequel
Lately, when I get in my car and begin the drive to or from the hospital I find myself being uncharacteristically cautious. When someone taps their brakes in front of me or takes advantage of a super-stale yellow light, my heart freezes up in fear.
10 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Sunday, March 4, 2007
Three Things
When I meet someone who is new to infertility, I always have in mind a few things I’d like to share with them if the opportunity arises. One is that infertility is a multi-faceted loss. It’s not just not having a baby. As you move through your grief, you have to [...]
13 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Calling All Lurkers
We’ve been overwhelmed (in a good way) by all the support, prayers and wisdom in our community. And I’ve been surprised by the number of people whose hearts have been captured by Ramona’s struggle to survive. It seems like every time I turn around someone says “Oh yeah, my college roommate’s cousin’s hairdresser [...]
103 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Trifecta
Just a quick note to revise a previous posting error.
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Saturday, March 3, 2007
Back In the Saddle Again
Andy and I got a lot of much needed sleep last night. We both agree that, besides the night of her surgery, the 30 hours we had Ramona at home was the most terrifying experience of our lives.
7 Comments » - Posted in Updates by Jane
Saturday, March 3, 2007
Rest for the Weary
Ramona’s echo came back showing that there is blood flow. The cardiologist will now compare this echo with the one taken post surgery and see if there is any notable change. They believe her lack of sleep, nausea and inconsolable crying has been the result of methadone withdrawal. She is receiving some [...]