My DD is in isolation in hospital.

[Amberglass]

My DD woke me at 4:00 am still feeling very sick. She had pain in her chest, severe sore throat and extremely nauseous. She actually laid down in the cool empty bathtub for relief.I took one look at her and put her in the car and took her to emerg. They triaged her right away and was put in a room very quickly.

Once she was assessed they took blood, xtrays and did an H1N1 swab. Those results are not back for 48 hours. They have since taken more blood and are now doing a throat swab. They put notices on her door for full protection gear when entering.

She's in an isolation room now, anyone going in is in full gown's, eye protection, masks and gloves.

She has all the SF symptoms but no fever. She feels like hell, they have an IV drip going are giving her gravol and tylenol until they know what they are dealing with.The doctor at the clinic said Saturday night that her lungs sounded bad, but the doctor today said they sounded "not too bad" now.

God, I am scared out of my witt's. I just got home after being there since 4 am. DH is with her right now.

I'm going back in a few hours after I shower and eat and take a break. I will be there for the night.

I pray it's not Swine Flu.:(

[SarahS]

Our thoughts are with you, Amberglass. May she have a speedy recovery!

[D. Gale]

Oh, AG, I hope she's feeling better soon and you have some results! Take care of yourself, too! :hugs:

[flourbug]

AG, your daughter and your family are in my thoughts. Don't be frightened. You did the right thing and DD will get the care she needs to recover quickly.

[ukmum]

Amberglass, positive thoughts coming your families way for a quick recovery.

[Susie]

Fuck!

[Amberglass]

Thank you. I am a little freaked out. Her chest hurts and she is coughing, but not a lot.

They are worried or they wouldn't keep her and she looks like hell, poor thing.

It's a little freaky when they come in to see us with all their protective clothing on.

[A.T. Hagan]

I'm wishing and hoping for the best for your daughter and you.

.....Alan.

[ukmum]

How old is your daughter Amberglass?
When your child is ill its a horrible feeling,they are the most important person in the world....... but as flourbug said she is in the right place to be treated.
big hugs

[blue gecko]

Hang in there AG! Sounds like she's in good hands. Healing thoughts coming her way.

[Mama Alanna]

Come here to unload when you need to, AG. :hugs: Sending healing thoughts her way.

[Ought Six]

We are all pulling for a quick recovery.

[spinnerholic]

My best hugs, wishes and prayers for you and yours, Amberglass. Please post news as you can - we're watching for your updates.

[Amberglass]

My DD is 15. She is a very fit and strong, athletic, young woman. She fights things all the way.

If she admits to not feeling well, I know she's sick. She's one I have always had to watch.She never gets "a little sick" when she gets sick, it's always in a big way.

They are amazing at the hospital and I have to say they went right into overdrive when they suspected influenza or H1N1. The masks, gowns,warning posters went up in a flash.

I am so tired, I'm going to hit the shower, throw on some comfy clothes, feed my DS some dinner and get ready to head back.

Thanks for all your kind words.:(

I'll post when I know more.

[ladybugs4me]

Ugh, I didn't see this this morning. :(

I know how worried you are AG, sending my thoughts and prayers, too.

:hugs:

[ukmum]

My DD is 15. She is a very fit and strong, athletic, young woman. She fights things all the way.

If she admits to not feeling well, I know she's sick. She's one I have always had to watch.She never gets "a little sick" when she gets sick, it's always in a big way.

They are amazing at the hospital and I have to say they went right into overdrive when they suspected influenza or H1N1. The masks, gowns,warning posters went up in a flash.

I am so tired, I'm going to hit the shower, throw on some comfy clothes, feed my DS some dinner and get ready to head back.

Thanks for all your kind words.:(

I'll post when I know more.


As you say shes healthy and fit...Regarding the sickness thing, my DD is like that..if theres a bug she will get it worse than anyone else in the family, whereas my son is never sick...Odd how children can be so different!

Dont forget to get something to eat yourself!

[CanadaSue]

Oh hon... she IS in the right place & they'll be watching closely. Here's hoping the cultures & blood tests come back quickly with some answers. And of course you're freaked. When they admit into isolation - that's a natural feeling - it's just too bizarre when everyone is coming in fully PPE'd... rather depersonalizing.

Don't forget to look after yourself while this is ongoing. Bring a pillow or something for yourself in the isolation room & snooze while you can. The important thing is to be awake when they're there examining & treating her.

Ask ANYTHING you feel you need to - don't stop until you get answers, even if those consist of: "I don't know yet." This is Momma Tiger time.

[vince08]

Thoughts and prayers with you and your daughter, Amberglass for a quick recovery.

[rb.]

Amberglass, all my positive thoughts going your way. I know your scared and jumpy, but she'll be ok. Lungs are already better than Saturday, right? And if it IS H1N1, just think...no more worrying about her with it, and I'd bet you wouldn't worry as much about it once someone in the family had it and came through just fine. Except for being sick.

[Oric]

best wishes and good luck !

[drummagick]

Oh, how scary!!!

Best wishes for a speedy recovery for her!!

[Fartacus]

I read this and, as a parent, my stomach dropped.

Sending good thoughts for your daughter and for you.

[Rootcellargal]

Sending hugs and healing thoughts from California too. As a mom who has had to sit with my son during his hospitalizations I feel so sorry that you have to go thru this. May she be much, much better soon!

Didn't you recently make and freeze some wonderful healing broth? (You inspired me to do the same thing). Hopefully she'll be home soon and you'll be feeding it to her.

[DBA]

My thoughts and prayers for your daughter, you and your family as well Amberglass.

I have a 15 year old healthy and athletic daughter also. She and her two younger siblings are going to get a chat tonight about the new school year bed times and the requirement for a good nights sleep. I'll dive a little deeper into how the Swine Flu is unfolding so they'll understand the gravity of the topic.

[booger]

I read this and, as a parent, my stomach dropped.

Sending good thoughts for your daughter and for you.

Same here. You guys are in my prayers.

[Arianwen]

If it's any consolation, I had pneumonia when I was 12, was practically bed ridden for an entire month and was fine, kids are tough, hope your DD pulls through completely fine.

[flowerchild]

I hope she is feeling better soon. Don't let yourself get too run down, so you don't catch it,too. How is your son taking it? He must be really worried also. I hope everything goes well.

[Sarrah]

:hugs:
I haven't been on a lot and just saw this thread now. Isolation is a scary place but it is good. It is a nice clean room where they can see what if anything develops. We're with you kiddo. :hugs:

[Hannah]

My very best wishes for your daughter and you.

[stars01]

Thinking of your daughter and your family.


paula

[CanadaSue]

About to head off to work - I'll be thinking about your family tonight & hoping she starts feeling better quickly.

[dessismama]

I will be thinking of your DD!! Hope she gets better really soon!!

[Suz]

Prayers going up now.

Suz

[occupant]

Healing thoughts going out for your young one. You said she's a tough lil' cookie so heres hoping she beats this quickly. Take care of yourself too !

[clutterbug]

Amber, as a fellow parent, I feel for you & your DH about what you're going through. For what its worth, you have my thoughts and prayers for your daughters speedy recovery and for you to hang in there. Wouldn't it be so much easier on us if we could just be sick for our kids instead of watching them go through it? Take care of yourself too cuz she'd be lost without you there, Anne

[MicheleMaBell]

Oh no I was so shocked to read about this now....thinking about you & wishing all the best for your daughter to have a speedy recovery.....take care of yourself now too ok! Keep us posted!

[MicheleMaBell]

Fuck!

I 2nd that!

[Renegade]

Prayers and good thoughts sent your way, AB.

[rb.]

How's she doing this morning, AG? You getting rest? You need to, remember?

[Exodia]

I hope she gets well soon Amber. Did you ask about getting Tamiflu? I wouldn't want to wait for the results. Take care.

[Susan4]

Hope she's feeling better today Amberglass :yes:

[MicheleMaBell]

I hope she gets well soon Amber. Did you ask about getting Tamiflu? I wouldn't want to wait for the results. Take care.

Good point, I wonder if they automatically gave her tamiflu?

[free ranger]

Just saw this thread. My prayers go out for the quick recovery of your daughter, AG.

Hang in there.

[CanadaSue]

Amber had mentioned at the start of this thread that adenovirus was the original diagnosis. I'll have to go back & check to see if that was presumed or confirmed. There's very little adeno out there right now; not as of Friday's Health Canada respiratory update.

A bit more 'scrambling with sickies' to do here, then I'll check it out.

[cranberry]

Prayers and get well wishes, make sure you take good care of yourself also, in order to help take good care of your DD. c'berry

[Auburn Boy]

Damn Amber! I'm sorry to hear that. I hope you don't get it as well, and that DD recovers quickly.

It's getting bad if this is hitting our little community so much now!

Take care.

[Pablo Escobar]

Hope things are improving for your daughter. Having a child in a hospital is frightening...

Question everything the doctors are doing, and be her advocate...

[CanadaSue]

Just wanted you to know, she, you & your family are still very much on my mind today.

Hang in there.

[Sysiphus]

Has anyone heard from Amber since y'day afternoon? Hope all is OK.

[CanadaSue]

No but she must be exhausted. I imagine either her husband or herself spent the night at the hospital, they also have at least one other child that I'm aware of & I'm not sure - do both Amberglass & her hubbie work?

Between taking hospital shifts, doing whatever else needs doing & looking after their other child - we're probably low down on the priority list.

I'm hoping that's ALL that's going on - that she's just too busy & fatigued to update us.

[Sysiphus]

I am hoping things are going well and she and her daughter are simply catching up on well-deserved rest.

[rb.]

Sue, they have a business. And a son. And now a daughter in the hospital. Busy, busy, busy, for sure. Hope all is well and she's not exhausting herself.

[spinnerholic]

Keeping watch on this thread and sending prayers for the whole family. It's not at all hard to get my heart all wrapped around Amberglass at this time. The world stands on end when your child, of any age, is threatened.

I do hope she will get an update to us soon.

[ladybugs4me]

Keeping watch on this thread and sending prayers for the whole family. It's not at all hard to get my heart all wrapped around Amberglass at this time. The world stands on end when your child, of any age, is threatened.

I do hope she will get an update to us soon.

+1

Thinking of you AG. :hugs:

[Amberglass]

Hi everyone,

Thank you all very much for all your thoughts and kind words.

They released DD today as long as I keep her quarantined at home.She is not allowed to go back to school until she gets the all clear from our family Dr but for sure no school, mall or anything for the rest of the week. She doesn't have the strength or will to do anything anyway. Any backslips and I am to take her right back to the hospital.

If I go anywhere I am to wear a mask as well.I don't plan on leaving the house anyway,if I am infected I wouldnt want to pass this thing along. :no:DD is still very weak but appears to be on the mend. Her blood work came back fine but we are waiting for her throat swab and H1N1 results.Her xrays showed some fluid in her lungs but she is coughing it all out now. The doctors said she had the flu,but which variety, we don't know yet.

This is one nasty virus. She had every symptom of flu except fever, but H1N1 does not always present with fever. They didn't give her Tamiflu because she had already been ill for just over 4 days. I took her to a clinic and the Dr told me it wasn't flu but Adenovirus. When she kept getting sicker I took ran her to emerg. They raced her in, hooked her up to an IV and put her in isolation right away. Anyone entering the room was draped in gowns, masks, gloves and eye protection. It was a very scary process.I think she was experiencing the worst of it when I rushed her in.

I am so drained right now, I will post when I know more.I am just hoping that the rest of us don't get this nasty bug.

I slept well at the hospital last night. I awoke about 7 am and went and got coffee.We had breakfast and DD went back to sleep. I had my coffee and curled up and went back to sleep myself until 10:00 am. I am getting every second of sleep I can.

After we got home DD had a shower and it took every bit of energy. She came into the living room and told me she felt really bad again. After she laid back down and rested for a while she was a little better. Her spirits are better now.

I will post when I know more.If this isnt swine flu....then there is one nasty bug out there along side of it.:(

Thanks for your kind words and prayers.:)

Amberglass.

[rb.]

Very happy to know you're both home, AG. Now, take care of yourself. Sleeeep. Vitamins. Good food. Even if someone else needs to do it.

[rb.]

PS Are they going to call you and let you know if it's swine flu?

[Amberglass]

Yes, they said they would call rb. I will post as soon as I know.

I am taking lots of vitamins and I'm sleeping every second I get. I'm loading DH and DS up on them as well.:lol:

ETA..Now that I have time to think about things.... I think DD's saving grace was the inhaler she got at the clinic that helped her lungs ....It was this.http://www.drugs.com/advair.html She started using this last Saturday..hmmmm

[ladybugs4me]

I'm happy to read your DD improved enough to come home, AG, and hope the rest of you will stay well.

Get all the rest when you can. :onionsleep:

[rb.]

Good, I'm glad they're calling. Let's hope it WAS/IS, and she, you, and the rest of the family can be done with it once and for all.

[LvDemWings]

I am so glad that your DD is feeling better and that your getting rest yourself.

[MicheleMaBell]

Hang in there....good thing you were prepping & have the good soup and everything in place to deal with this.....but still a horrible thing to go through either way......yes it'll be a long, long fall & winter!
Take care & a feel better soon wish going out to your DD.

[rb.]

Think this thread has convinced me to ditch fabric dyeing tomorrow, and make chicken stock of all the carcasses I have in the freezer. With the kids back at school last week, and all the reported illness here in our little online world, I think it's time to have chicken broth, and a few "ready to eat" meals in the freezer. For whoever isn't sick to throw in the oven.

[spinnerholic]

+1 And here's another round of telling you to be sure you are taking good care of yourself.

I'm soooo relieved, Amberglass, that your DD got to come home. Being at home with Her things, Her bed, Her mama and all those other comforting things beats the fire out of being in the hospital in isolation. Recovery will be easier and much faster than in the hospital, too.

HUGS!

[CanadaSue]

That's the best news I've had all day. Don't take this wrong but I hope it was swine flu because if not as you said, it means there's another really bad one circulating as well.

The lack of fever really makes this an uncertain call unless everything goes south in a major way & quickly... as it appears to have done with your daughter. Stick with the quarantine & watch her like a hawk for relapse & secondaries. From what I'd been hearing anecdotally, inhalers do really seem to help. It was after my SD used hers a few times that her lungs 'gave up' the gunk. Once had most of that coughed out, she began feeling as though she was on the mend.

We also got caught without enough convalescent meals prepped. That's got to become a priority. Two of us haven't caught it but who knows? Did we get enough exposure to trigger antibodies? You would think so but you can never be sure.

Be aware strep seems quite prevalent around here right now & I'm starting to hear of cases of mycoplasma pneunomia among folks I know. Interestingly, those folks tell me they FIRST had a 'heavy cold' which sounded more to me like flu symptoms EXCEPT for fever.

Early & odd winter sickly season, for sure.

[drummagick]

It IS very early and very odd. It's only September!

Strep is going around our neck of the woods too.

[lisa]

I'm so glad to hear your daughter is home..how truly scary for you! Praying for a full recovery.

[Old Hawk]

That's the best news I've had all day. Don't take this wrong but I hope it was swine flu because if not as you said, it means there's another really bad one circulating as well.

The lack of fever really makes this an uncertain call unless everything goes south in a major way & quickly... as it appears to have done with your daughter. Stick with the quarantine & watch her like a hawk for relapse & secondaries. From what I'd been hearing anecdotally, inhalers do really seem to help. It was after my SD used hers a few times that her lungs 'gave up' the gunk. Once had most of that coughed out, she began feeling as though she was on the mend.

We also got caught without enough convalescent meals prepped. That's got to become a priority. Two of us haven't caught it but who knows? Did we get enough exposure to trigger antibodies? You would think so but you can never be sure.

Be aware strep seems quite prevalent around here right now & I'm starting to hear of cases of mycoplasma pneunomia among folks I know. Interestingly, those folks tell me they FIRST had a 'heavy cold' which sounded more to me like flu symptoms EXCEPT for fever.

Early & odd winter sickly season, for sure.

CS, a significant number of confirmed H1N1 cases are presenting with little or no fever.

OH

[CanadaSue]

Yeah, initially those numbers seemed fairly low but up here, they're talking of as many as 1/3 having no fever at all. More than a few think they have nothing worse than a severe attack of previously undiscovered allergies or a heavy cold... until they dfind out they've got pneumonia secondary to flu! I've seen more pharmacy delivery cars around here today than I normally see in a winter!

[Old Hawk]

1/3 is the figure I saw too. We were talking about this earlier and you were going to try to find more on it but I think you got bogged down.

http://thisbluemarble.com/showthread.php?t=17650

One of the problems we have seen here is that all PSA on H1N1 still list fever as the first symptom to look for. Drs are dismissing any query w/o high fever as not being flu.

I'd like to continue our previous discussion if you are up to it.

OH

[ukmum]

Amberglass, this was good news to wake up to! I slept quite restlessly last night thinking about you and DD. I think every parent understands the worry you must have been feeling. Big hugs from across the pond.


I've read the 1/3 figure for no fever and that ties in with personal and others experiences here in my childrens school.

[Sarrah]

I hope by the time you read this DD is feeling way better and wanting a big breakfast and a nap. You too. :hugs:

[Christy]

Wow AG, that is a scary experience. How is your daughter today?
Please let us know as soon as the results come in.
Arik and me have been down a few days with flu-like symptooms. He is much better now but I just want to go back to bed.
Like Sue and OH said, no fever but all the other symptoms.
Been hitting that bottle with elderberry syrup every 4 hours.
Sitting here with icecold feet and feeling lightheaded.

Sounds as if your daughter has it much worse. Would elderberry be an option for her now? And for the rest of the family as a precaution?

[SarahS]

AG, glad to hear of the improvement in her condition. Even if the H1N1 tests are "negative" it sure sounds like it.
Christy, sending healing vibes your way.
My best friend in PA is down with it now.

[rryan]

Glad to hear she is improving.

Hope none of the rest of you get it.

[Potemkin]

I think what I am reading is that H1N1 isn't as "tough" as regular influenza unless you "really get it", are young or have some pre-existing condition. (Then it is really bad.)

Parallel to 1918?

Hope she gets out soon.

[D. Gale]

That is good news, Amberglass! I hope she's over the worst of it and doesn't relapse -- make sure everyone is getting enough rest. Take care!

Thanks for the update on the inhaler -- fluticasone (Flovent) is what my son uses twice a day for his asthma, so maybe that will be beneficial to him if any of us get sick.

O/T, I fielded a call yesterday (I work at an answering service now) from someone in the lab at a local hospital who wanted the doctor to call her regarding a 2-year-old in the ER, to go over his "respiratory viral profile." My inner radar immediately started tingling, and I mentioned that this was about the 4th call I'd gotten from that particular hospital. The lab tech told me the ER was absolutely slammed. This was at about 5 p.m. on a Wednesday -- I don't know if that's normal or not, but the way she said it sure sounded like it was unusual.

I think this weekend will be chicken soup/stock making weekend here, too.

[Amberglass]

DD slept well last night. I let her sleep all morning and she woke up early afternoon. She looks like hell and her throat is sore again.:( She's very pale. I made a doctors appt for Tuesday morning for her.

I made her french toast as per her request and she ate 2 1/2 pieces. I gave her some tylenol and she is now curled up on the couch under a blanket watching One Tree Hill.

I am feeling crappy.I'm just worn out I think.:yawn: My shoulder is really hurting, probably from sleeping in awkward positions in hospital chairs.

Today, I'm trying to get paperwork caught up and I'm on the last load of laundry.I want to keep on top of things in case I head down for the count.I stopped the other night and bought a few more cases of Ginger Ale and Gatorade, so I put a few dozen cans in the pop fridge. I like mine cold even when I'm sick.

Sprayed the doorknobs etc with Lysol again this morning...I better grab a few more cans. I'm going through a lot of it.:wacko:

One other thing, I've been giving my crew Vitamin D as well as extra C for weeks.

[Auburn Boy]

Yeah, initially those numbers seemed fairly low but up here, they're talking of as many as 1/3 having no fever at all. More than a few think they have nothing worse than a severe attack of previously undiscovered allergies or a heavy cold... until they dfind out they've got pneumonia secondary to flu! I've seen more pharmacy delivery cars around here today than I normally see in a winter!

30% no fever has been cited since very early on. So many MDs don't get that info and take it to heart though..,

[Auburn Boy]

It IS very early and very odd. It's only September!

Strep is going around our neck of the woods too.

Don't wonder too much at the oddness! It IS what TPTB are EXPECTING to come from this!!!

[Auburn Boy]

DD slept well last night. I let her sleep all morning and she woke up early afternoon. She looks like hell and her throat is sore again.:( She's very pale. I made a doctors appt for Tuesday morning for her.

I made her french toast as per her request and she ate 2 1/2 pieces. I gave her some tylenol and she is now curled up on the couch under a blanket watching One Tree Hill.

I am feeling crappy.I'm just worn out I think.:yawn: My shoulder is really hurting, probably from sleeping in awkward positions in hospital chairs.

Today, I'm trying to get paperwork caught up and I'm on the last load of laundry.I want to keep on top of things in case I head down for the count.I stopped the other night and bought a few more cases of Ginger Ale and Gatorade, so I put a few dozen cans in the pop fridge. I like mine cold even when I'm sick.

Sprayed the doorknobs etc with Lysol again this morning...I better grab a few more cans. I'm going through a lot of it.:wacko:

One other thing, I've been giving my crew Vitamin D as well as extra C for weeks.

Hi Amber,

I'm gladd you daughter is home!! Watch that sore throat for a relapse. A secondary strep infection would NOT be very much fun. If it gets any worse or she gets a fever (again?) a trip to the ER for a course of anti-strep-biotics would likely be in order!!!

[spinnerholic]

Bless her heart, your DD sure took a hard hit, no doubt about it, Amberglass. I'm still sending all the good vibes I can your way and hoping the rest of the family stays well. You have to be especially careful about yourself right now - don't forget that. If you get yourself all run down and drug out and this thing hits you, it will hit you even harder because you are so exhausted. So, take good care of mama, my friend.

[Mama Alanna]

Spinner, you need those healing vibes for yourself!

Glad to hear that she's home, AG. If you couldn't get an appointment before Tuesday, they must not think it's very serious.

[Amberglass]

Bless her heart, your DD sure took a hard hit, no doubt about it, Amberglass. I'm still sending all the good vibes I can your way and hoping the rest of the family stays well. You have to be especially careful about yourself right now - don't forget that. If you get yourself all run down and drug out and this thing hits you, it will hit you even harder because you are so exhausted. So, take good care of mama, my friend.

Thank you spinner. I am getting a lot of rest. I am working from home for the next while. I work for a bit, then do a few house chores, work a bit, then a few more chores. Everything is getting done, so that's a good thing.I'm feeling a little crappy so it's motivating me to get things done....slow and steady.:D

AG. If you couldn't get an appointment before Tuesday, they must not think it's very serious.

MA,I wish, My Dr is on summer hours and is only working half days this week. They have been very clear in telling me, that if she has any changes, get her back to emerg.

DD still looks like hell. She is coughing more and is coughing junk up... and out....but, thats a good thing.

[MicheleMaBell]

Amberglass......any word yet on what the test results came back as when they tested for the H1N1?

[Amberglass]

Amberglass......any word yet on what the test results came back as when they tested for the H1N1?

I called our GP's office yesterday. They said to call back on Monday, they should have the results then.

I'm hoping it was H1N1, at least I'd know she has had it. No one else {knock wood} seems to be getting sick so I am doubting that it was SF.

If it was SF.... at least I'll know my disinfecting the house like a crazy woman was not in vain.:D

[Amberglass]

Dr's office called.

It wasn't swine flu. Damn, I was hoping we were over and done with it, at least in regards to DD.

There is some nasty stuff going around.

[rb.]

:eek:

Crap!

[Mousehound]

Dr's office called.

It wasn't swine flu. Damn, I was hoping we were over and done with it, at least in regards to DD.

There is some nasty stuff going around.

They should retest given how sick she was. 50% of the tests come back false negative!

[CanadaSue]

Amberglass, I'm dismayed to read that & am puzzled - what is it? Parainfluenza? Adnenovirus? But those illnesses are being reported at VERY low rates right now... Nevertheless, they are being reported & your daughter may be one of the unfortunate few.

Had they tested for other things, with results pending?

[MicheleMaBell]

They should retest given how sick she was. 50% of the tests come back false negative!

I heard that as well just today from the CDC report. It could very well have been H1N1.

[Auburn Boy]

They should retest given how sick she was. 50% of the tests come back false negative!

I concur!

RETEST!!!

[Amberglass]

The doctor in the clinic had originally diagnosed her with Adenovirus.:confused:

I am taking DD to see our GP in the morning.We will see what she has to say.

One of my biggest worries in the hospital was that.... if she didn't have swine flu.... she would pick it up on top of whatever she did have.

I can't even go there in my head. :(

It's going to be a very scary flu season.:eek:

[Sarrah]

I hope you are able to relax more this week. Relaxing the muscles and mind will go far for your health. I wish I could sprinkle do not worry dust for folks. Lets assume your Doc can give you the answers you are looking for Amber. :hugs:

[Amberglass]

Thanks Cybermom.:hugs:

[MicheleMaBell]

Sarrah is right try not to worry too much ok, I'm one to talk haha! But it's true, it really is better for us to not make ourselves depress our immune system with worry! I take time every night to put my feet up, relax and not think about any problems so that helps.

[Amberglass]

I'm with you there MMB.

I took DD to the Dr for her check up today. Her throat and chest are still sore and her legs still ache.

As I said before the SF tests came back negative.... but I still wonder. Our Dr said several times, it sure sounds like H1N1. She gave her a good check over and asked lots of questions. Dr told DD to take it easy for a few more weeks, no exerting herself with anything more than short walks to get fresh air.

I'm still worried about my DD, she's never been this sick.She's still weak and tired. I know it's going to take time for her to totally regain her strength. I'm just shocked that no one else in the house got it.

As I was in the Dr's office I was reminded of how lucky we are to have such a great Dr. Sometimes we take things for granted and I was thinking I may send her a card of appreciation.
We are blessed with a pretty nice doctor.:yes:

[rb.]

AG, sorry it's taking such a big bite out of her.

As for the card of appreciation for the doc, do it. My BIL is a doc, and if you only knew how much crap they take...way more than anyone could imagine...from patients, admin, etc. Do it, do it, do it.

[Amberglass]

DD still has pain in her legs today. Sore throat and sore chest as well.

Me...I feel like hell. I started last night with a migraine headache and body aches. Today I just ache all over. I get that sick prickly feeling on my skin and my ears are hurting. I sound really congested but my throat's not sore... nor is my chest...

[sandyd]

My legs hurt for 3 months after some virus I had last year...and I'd say only in the past couple of weeks is my energy levels near normal (still not quite there).

I ended up getting Rx anti-inflammatories. My legs had actual 'hot spots' to the touch.

I hope her recovery time is much faster than mine has been.

[MicheleMaBell]

AG.....sorry to hear that you are feeling so crappy.....get better soon ok!

[Amberglass]

My DD still is not herself. She got home from school today and basically passed out on the couch for 2 1/2 hours.

She said she felt terrible all day and that she nearly passed out at lunch time.

Called the Dr. I take her back in Thursday.I am so worried about her.

I make her lunch most 90% of the time, the rest of the time is caf food..I told her that for the rest of the week, I want her eating a hot lunch in the cafeteria. They have amazing food in the caf. She really likes the pasta's and salad's. I think that may help build her up better then cold sandwiches at lunch.
I dunno, something about a hot meal??:001_unsure:

:(

[ladybugs4me]

Sorry to hear she's still not feeling well, AG. Can she do home studies until she gets her strength back?

And I'm sorry I missed that you were feeling sick, too. How are you doing now?

[Pablo Escobar]

Amberglass, please feed her vitamin D, Vitamin C, sunshine, and homemade chicken soup with garlic.

Really.

I've seen multiple reports of folks with severe complications get better on the Vitamin D regimine.

And do NOT be afraid to take her to the doctor for relenza, and a z pak.

[Amberglass]

Thanks LB4M. I'm still not feeling great. I spent the day in DH's big recliner wrapped in a blanket with a book. I still have no energy. This friggin bug is nasty!

Pablo, I am giving her all that. I have been giving my kids extra C & D since the beginning of August. I have been making garlic bread and bruschetta every night to go with dinner. I made French Onion soup to have with dinner tonight as well.

I don't know what else to do.I will have the doc give her another good going over and run more blood work.

[CanadaSue]

This bug is running all over preventatives fronm what I'm hearing.

[Amberglass]

I think you are right Sue.

The sad part is when I took her to the clinic that Dr didn't diagnose her with H1N1 or I would have got her Tamiflu. What can you do? She got sick prior to Labour Day weekend and still isnt right, poor kid.

I guess some are going to be affected more then others....thats if it was H1N1.:001_unsure:

[CanadaSue]

Public Health says there's nothing else out there.

This one is a dog to kick.

[dessismama]

This bug is running all over preventatives fronm what I'm hearing.

Yes, very true... my kids have been on preventatives since May and two are already sick with it. All I can hope is that the preventatives help them weather this nasty sneaky virus.

[Amberglass]

I took DD to see the Dr this afternoon. She checked her over thoroughly. She said that it's just going to take time for her to feel better. Her lungs, throat, eye's, nerves etc are all fine, didn't feel that blood work was necessary.DD was very happy about that.:lol:

She told DD that it will probably be another 2-3 weeks before she feels like her old self again. So, thats good news, I can stop worrying a bit.:rolleyes:

She also told her to sleep when she needs to, if she's tired.... sleep...She's been napping a lot, something she usually never does.

[CanadaSue]

Oh I'm glad!

That's pretty charactorisitc of flu & more so with this one - congoing fatigue. Napping as needed - a good thing. Pushing it, in typical teenaged fashion is NOT a good idea, certainly not until she's built up some strength.

[Amberglass]

Tonight again, a 2 hour nap.

[lisa]

was she tested for mononucleosis?

[Amberglass]

Yes Lisa, she was tested for Mono and it was negative.This flu took a lot out of her.

[lisa]

sounds like a doozy...praying for her and your family

[Amberglass]

I'm having major anxiety attacks. DD came home from school and told me that her chest started hurting again today.:ohmygod: I'll be keeping a VERY close eye on her.:(

A boy that she dates a little gave her a kiss after a date just over a week ago....He's been in bed sick as a dog for the last 5-6 days.

FAK....


I drove by the walk in clinic tonight, it was PACKED.

The teachers are sending kids home that are coughing too much. Kids with a bit of a cough are placed away from the other students in class.Every day there are less kids at school....

[MicheleMaBell]

Oh no......gawd I hope she's ok! Her immune system is probably low to begin with so maybe it's a little virus, I hope so. Please keep us posted!

[dessismama]

Oh no, AG, hope she is better soon!! My 10 year old has had 2 asthma attacks past-flu. The first time he complained of chest pains... it turned out his peak flow is very low... Hope this is what is happening with you DD!!

You will be in my thoughts!!

[Amberglass]

DD is sleeping, I just checked her temp, 36.5. I told her if it's still hurting at all in the morning, she is to stay home. I'll take her for Xrays.

I don't know what to think.:001_unsure:

[ontariomom]

Oh no!!!

I hope she is okay Amberglass.

Take care of yourself too, anxiety is a b*tch, and not good for the immune system (coming from the expert lol).

[Exodia]

Any other symptoms Amber?

Hope she's feeling better.

[stars01]

Hope she's feeling better


paula

[linttrap]

A chest X-ray would be a very good idea.

I had Swine Flu in August, nothing out of the ordinary for a bout of flu except the season, continued to feel kind of crappy and tired (but not overtly sick) for a month, until I got so short of breath it was scary. At that point, a month later, I went to an Urgent Care and found out I had pneumonia in my left lung!

This stuff hangs on!

Lint

[Amberglass]

Lint, DD had her bout the very beginning of September????

She slept well last night. This morning she was hell bent on going on the school field trip.Her chest is still bothering her.

I'm calling the Dr and have her order an Xray...if I can ever get through on the line.

OT......It's hailing outside, the ice is pelting off the windows.

[Amberglass]

Niman says he has H1N1 again....

http://rense.gsradio.net:8080/rense/special/rense_Niman_110209.mp3

[CanadaSue]

Didn't know he'd had it at all.

[Sysiphus]

The guy one door down from me at work just got over it. He ran a 104 fever and said it was the sickest he has ever been.

[Amberglass]

I took her to the clinic and the Dr said she sounded ok but ordered blood work and Xrays. I guess we will find out tomorrow. These places are packed..She says she's tired, her chest hurts and she feels crappy..:ohmygod:

[Sarrah]

I imagine you are already using the mister etc. Hot lemon and honey. Ginger ale, chicken broth. I am sure you know and do more even. This just keeps my hands busy trying to help you.
If temp gets too high are you allowed these days to give her a rub down with rubbing alcohol. I recall having that done in hospital and it made me feel so much more comfy. But that was long ago. I know things now they say that people did are not to be done.

[Amberglass]

Thanks you Sarrah..

DD seems a little better today. Her chest is still hurting but not "as bad". I have been giving her Advil and she is using a fair amount of Vicks on it. She still feels "crappy" as she puts it and is still very pale.

She ate a few pieces of french toast and had a glass of OJ. I'm waiting to hear her test results whenever the Dr gets them.

[ukmum]

This flu is a nasty one, my DD had a couple of minor relapses over the period of about 4-5 weeks. Secondarys are common it seems.
Hope she is feeling better soon.

[Amberglass]

Opinions needed here please...

DD's chest started aching Mon into Tues, but she felt fine otherwise. Late Tuesday and earlyYesterday she started feeling sick and achey and bad all around.

My Dr called me and we went over DD's symptoms, all her test results are fine, so Dr says she has the flu again. I told her I had Tamiflu and asked if I should give it to her.
I was thinking it was the night before last that she started with the chest pain....I can't think straight right now...:re:

She told me to start her on Tamiflu and keep a close eye on her. I'm wondering.... if her symptoms started when her chest started hurting...or when she started feeling bad....with regards to Tamiflu effectiveness...

Do you think I'm still in that 48 hr time frame ? I don't know if the earlier chest "discomfort" counts?

What do you all think? Am I too late? I gave her a dose a few hours ago.

I think if she started feeling really ill Tuesday afternoon even,I'm still around the 48 hour zone ...right?.....
:frustrated:

[Sarrah]

I'm sorry I don't know. I think you need to have a relax. She will regroup just fine and you are not doing anyone good if you get all stressed then sick as well. Time to try and relax. With a nice small pill if you have them or a glass of for medicinal use only alcohol.
This stress will make you very ill and then you will be ill and worried. :hugs:

[Sonny]

Guaifenesin or Tussin is an OTC expectorant do you have any? You can buy it plain. Its good, it will increase the concentration of Tamiflu in the lung tissues. Likewise if your taking an antibiotic it will result in higher levels of those in the lungs, Tussin will also increase the levels of the Respiratory Surfactant proteins in lungs fluids.

Reactive Oxygen radicals are released by immune cells. They cause the break down of protective protease inhibitors in the lungs. Which results in unchecked protease enzymes that damage the lungs.

Taking Antioxidants will help reduce the reactive Oxygen radicals and help restore a balance between the emzymes and enzyme inhibitors.


!

[CanadaSue]

Word is, even starting Tamiflu past the 48 hour window can be helpful. If she's sick AGAIN after such a short time period, she needs all the help you can give her.

[Sysiphus]

Word is, even starting Tamiflu past the 48 hour window can be helpful.

One of my work colleagues did just that - he is convinced it worked.

[dessismama]

Oh no AG, I will give the Tamiflu right away.

[Amberglass]

Thank you all for the advice.... Sarrah, I did just that, broke into my little bottle of goodies.

DD is resting, I started her on the Tami this afternoon. I will give her another before I go to bed. Doc said we were to watch her closely, her breathing, her colour, make sure she stays coherent etc... I will be up all night and DH will watch her tomorrow while I sleep.She's eating and drinking just fine although she did get very nauseated after she took the Tamiflu.

I can't believe this is happening again. Damn.:( It's weird though, she looks sicker than she feels if that makes sense...:confused: She is as white as a sheet, she normally has a tanned glow about her.

If she has negative changes I will just call for an ambulance. I wont drive over and wait around. The hospital is a zoo.

DH and I both had our vaccines in the last few days, I hope it doesn't get us before the vaccine kicks in. I am keeping DS away from her as much as possible.

[MicheleMaBell]

AG.....yes I think the tamiflu is a great idea....also great idea to isolate ds away from dd although it'll be difficult......I hope she'll be ok.......can't believe she's sick so soon after.......ugh....take care my friend and hang in there you are a great Mom so you'll do the best for her I'm sure!

[clutterbug]

I can only imagine how anxious and stressed you must feel, I won't say to calm down but I hope you can get some actual rest while you sleep tommorow. Needless to say, I hope your daughter gets better soon, she is so lucky to have you to take care of her. Hang in there, Anne

[ontariomom]

Awww...I'm so sorry Amberglass. I will say a prayer for you and your daughter.

I can't remember, and you might have posted it - but how old is DD?

[CanadaSue]

AG - you're no doubt resting or busy with your daughter right now. I'll be thinking about you this morning & hoping your daughter improves quickly.

[Samen]

AG take care and rest between the watches, 4 and 4 or 4-6-6-4 watches can be easier

[rb.]

Thinking of you guys, AG. Hope you and DD had a relatively easy night.

[Amberglass]

Thank you all for your thoughts and kind words....I appreciate them big time.

DD is sleeping and slept well through the night. I stayed up with her, cat napping and checking her frequently.Her colour is very pale, thats really bothering me, I've never seen her so pale.:(

DH is on watch for a while. I'm keeping a close eye on my DS, I feel it's only a matter of time for him.I hope I'm wrong but trying to be realistic. I was cleaning and prepping all night in between checking on DD. I'm in good shape for whatever comes my way. Years of hanging out with all of you have paid off.....And to think people used to laugh at us Flubies...HUH! Who's laughing now.:lol:

ontariomom, My DD is 16.

I have to run a couple of errands and then I'm going to curl up under a comfy blanket, watch tv and cat nap...sleep when I can.

I will update later.:)

[Samen]

And to think people used to laugh at us Flubies...HUH! Who's laughing now.:lol:


Just me but its a soft smile of happiness that you are prepared

Rest

[flourbug]

AG, all good thoughts sent your way that this illness leaves those who have it quickly, and bypasses the rest of your family.

Take care of yourself momma... they need you.

[Exodia]

Hang in there Amber.

[MicheleMaBell]

That's great that the night went well, let's hope she feels better soon!

[dessismama]

Thanking of you, Amber G!!! Hope DD is a lot better now!!

[Amberglass]

Thank you!

Soooo, I had to run a couple of errands. I went to the bank and along the way I start getting a headache...I had to go to the grocery store ,while I'm there my chest starts aching a bit , then I go into a major coughing fit...about 4 times.:ohmygod: So while I'm there, I book it over to the cooked food area and bought a bunch of cooked foods, lasagna's, cabbage rolls, chicken parm etc for my boys...just in case.:lol:

I'm going to lay down and hope that it's nothing...Yeah, I know I'm probably in denial.:rolleyes:

I'll post back in a while...:001_unsure:

[CanadaSue]

Oh hon... I doubt it's nothing. You ARE ready though & getting a bunch of prepped food was a great idea. Hubby & the male 'youngling' can cope - honestly. For now, IF you should be in for a few bad days, prepare them a few simple lists of what MUST get done & what can wait.

Make sre they know what symptoms as well, to watch for in both you & your daughter.

[ontariomom]

Oh God, Amber - I will be saying a prayer for you.

Feel better soon hun!

[ukmum]

Sending healthy thoughts across the Atlantic for you (I've heard sea air is good for the constitution!)

hope you and yours feel better soon

[dessismama]

Oh no, Amber, hope it goes away quickly for you...

[CanadaSue]

My step daughter was up pretty late & as a result slept much of the day before an evening shift. A 'cold' came on rather suddenly yesterday & she was up late due to congestion & tons of nose blowing.

Work sent her home halfway through her shift, after the bulk of the work was done. She staggered in, looked at us strangely & caromed off the walls to her room. Collapsed on the bed, coat, wet shoes & all. Took her 5 minutes to get enough energy to sit up, strip off her clothes & get into pjs. No fever but VERY flushed face. No cough, no aching... yet.

She managed to stay awake enough long enough to eat a big bowl of chicken soup, then fell asleep by seven thirty. She just woke up again a little bit ago. She's freezing... and sweating. Her knees ache. Sore throat & still looks flushed but underneath the hecticly red cheeks, she's terribly pale. She's admitting to a slight degree of nausea & zero interest in food. I had to push her to drink even a few sips of fluid.

She's a meticulously clean young lady who MUST shower every day after work & more often when she feels warm. I couldn't even coax her into a bath if I cleaned the tub, ran the bath & got her everything she needed - just not enough energy. A shower is out of the question.

She's done a ton of overtime in the past few weeks covering for sickies. Her last several shifts have been evenings & she tells me the 2 guys coming in to replace her have been working sick - whatever they have, (they're admitting to flu symptoms Lite), it hasn't been enough to keep them off work although both zonked out & slept away their days off.

I hope to Gawd, she doesn't have flu again. If she even had it the first time. Doc didn't want to see her when she called. Said it sounded like pH1N1, (too early for anything else to be going around), but unless she had to 'uh oh' symptoms, staying home & treating it sensibly was all that was required. Getting a test done wasn't even in the realm of possibilities then.

This is starting to irritate me...

[Amberglass]

Aww Sue, Poor thing. There is a hell of a lot of crud going around. She deals with the public a lot as well doesn't she.

I spent the day cat napping and watching tv wrapped in heavy blankets. I've been taking Benelin1 all in 1 and it's helping. I ache, my chest is a bit congested, I'm stuffed up and a few of my joints are hurting.I took a couple of Tylenol 3's tonight as well.

I'll wait to see how I am tomorrow, I don't want to waste Tamilflu. I was worse this morning then I am now...maybe it's the meds I've been taking, I don't know.

DD seems a bit better. She sat up for a couple hours checking out new vacation destinations for this winter. She's feeling the need for sunshine and heat and I can't blame her.The kids been through the wringer this fall.

DD called into work this morning to let them know she was sick. The owner was an absolute bitch to her,went as far as asking if she was going to get a doctors note.She didn't believe her.... I'd like to go over and rip her a new one...The other owner {her sister} was a real bitch last the first time she got H1N1. I told her to look for another job,she works her ass off for this store. DD is the managers favourite because she works so hard.Last time, the owner wrote DD up and had the mngr blast her because I called in to report her being off sick and not DD....
Maybe because....She was in the friggin hospital........ :furious: She still wanted DD to call in.

Help is close to home...my ass!:cursing: Their loss will be someone else's gain. I won't have my DD who is a hard working sweetheart talked to like that.:reallyangry: She's one of the few that take extra shifts, even if it's last minute.

[ontariomom]

Wow! I would be furious with them!

Glad to hear you guys are feeling a bit better - warm sunny vacation spots sound great and are a good sign of things to come!

[CanadaSue]

Amberglass, yeah once she's better & life is back to normal, a change of employment might be in order - in her OWN time. Get a better job then give them EXACTLY the mandated notice period - not a second more.

Hope YOU are feeling better this morning.

We stayed up late & when we got up this morning, she'd gone to work! Hopefully that means she felt much better. What I'm scared of is that she tried to call in sick & was told to come in because her workmate was already ill & they didn't have replacements. I hope that wasn't the case.

[ontariomom]

It is becoming apparent to me that there are many employers who just don't give a damn if there employees are ill or not...

Sue I hope your DD is feeling better soon too - it's a damn shame when people can't just take their time to recover without worrying about everyone else.

[CanadaSue]

She DID try to call in sick & one of the bonehead night staff told her she was the only one coming in this morning, so she dragged herself in. She wasn't 7 when the weekend supervisor came in at noon, she took one look at her & sent her home. Same symptoms, very fatigued, hectic colouring overlying a deep pallor. Aching knee joints which haven't gotten worse. She came home & crashed for 5 hours. She's supposed to work swing shift tomorrow - we'll see.

Many employers are running at absolutely minimal manning levels & it's biting them now. The hotel/travel/tourism industry around here doesn't hire this time of yeat. If anything, they lay off. There have been 2 recent hires at her job but they're out sick.

She's fretting enough that she doesn't have sick leave. This will erase her overtime.

[Sarrah]

I want everyone to drink a bowl or two of chicken soup. Get into bed and every time you wake go make water. Drink two glasses of water and go back to bed. I'll see how you are doing tomorrow.
If my good broom wasn't in the shop I'd stop by to each of you and get you tended to. Get resting, now go to bed.
:hugs:

[Amberglass]

Argh....

I am feeling pretty rough. I'm not really really, sick or have to stay in bed sick, but I'm running really short in the energy dept. I've mostly been laying around watching tv and sleeping. DD has been in my bed doing the same. She's taking the Tami and also flu meds and they seem to be helping.

I've had enough......:cursing:

[CanadaSue]

It's sure turning into a weird sickly season... flu that's NOT flu & non-flu that tests positive for flu. I'll tell you, it's turning me into a raving Munchasuen type hypochondirac by proxy - easgerly seizing on OTHER peoples' symptoms, trying to figure out what's going on & driving myself nuts.

Our FluWatch is showing, as is typical, low amounts of RSV, adenovirus & parainfluenza. We are seeing seasonal flu in this country but most of it seems to be limited to Quebec. 'Normal' head colds don't seem to exist - they either are a case of minor sniffles that pass in 24 hours or drag on & on indefinitely.

It's making me cranky.

I can't imagine having young kids to moniter these days. It's damned scary & my hat's off to you all.

[dessismama]

It is a terrible season... I hear students telling me they never get sick and they have had several colds already and the flu once or twice... My kids are constantly battling something... sniffles, stomach aches, sore throats... It is going to be the longest winter around here. Argh!

Hope everyone is on the mend...!!!

[Amberglass]

We will be talking about this winter and flu season for years to come...

[ilovedogs]

It is a terrible season... I hear students telling me they never get sick and they have had several colds already and the flu once or twice... My kids are constantly battling something... sniffles, stomach aches, sore throats... It is going to be the longest winter around here. Argh!

Hope everyone is on the mend...!!!

I wonder if it will be coming down this way soon, then. Our family hasn't even had a sniffle since last March. We know plenty of kids(and their parents) who have had H1N1, strep throat(also some folks who had this as a secondary infection to swine flu), colds and crud, and even stomach viruses.....but somehow we've avoided the damages so far! What's funny is that we've taken 2 vacations in the past 5 weeks by plane and I swore I'd pick up some nasty thing but we got nothing thankfully. We even went to Mexico 2 weeks ago and I didn't hear one cough down there from tourists or from residents!

Yesterday we were at a tennis tournament(my 11 year old competes) and 2 parents who happened to sit next to me told me they were feeling under the weather. And then another kid told us that one of the boys pulled out of the tournament b/c he was home vomiting, but had no fever. And, another friend of my son's was home with pneumonia which was really weird b/c they thought she had her reflux problems bothering her and she had never even had a fever or cold symptoms, etc. She just started feeling crappy on Wed. AM and her cough sounded a bit more rattled, so they took her in to the doc and lo and behold she has pneumonia!

I live in AZ and I'd say that 30% of the people(or kids) I stay in contact with have had H1N1 and about 20% have had some other crud. I haven't heard any scary stories about the hospitals being packed or anything here, though, either.

I do pray that everyone stays healthy on these boards and that these flus and bugs start waning!

[dessismama]

Ilovedogs, what is your secret? Are you supplementing with anything or is it pure luck? I am counting my blessings that even though I have been exposed to pH1N1 more times than willing to admit, so far...so good. And my three kids recovered with no secondaries and no serious damage, as far as I can tell.

[ilovedogs]

Ilovedogs, what is your secret? Are you supplementing with anything or is it pure luck? I am counting my blessings that even though I have been exposed to pH1N1 more times than willing to admit, so far...so good. And my three kids recovered with no secondaries and no serious damage, as far as I can tell.

Yes, we supplement but not with anything crazy! We just take our vitamin C, vitamin D, echinacea, garlic, and a super reds powder. We are constantly out and about and I am just not seeing illness around here like you guys are talking about. I walk through the stores and I don't see people even sniffling. I was at Whole Foods today, 2 golf stores, and SuperWalmart and I didn't see anyone questionable! Maybe it will get worse here as our weather cools down? I hope NOT!

[CanadaSue]

One thing that's always been confounding about flu is how the impact is so uneven. One community can be surrounded by cities/towns with high attack rates, all out efforts by HCW & hospitals & be seeing... nothing or next to it. It can stay that way or, months later when everyone else is clear & conditions wouldn't appear suitable, THEN get nailed. It's one of flu's ongoing myserties, especially today when most do tend to travel more than a few miles from their home village!

My city was hit hard, not this week just passed but the week before. And this week? Nothing. School absence rates are back to normal, the flu assessment centers are only seeing a trickle of potential cases & I've not heard of any panic at the hospital. Yet the majority of residents DIDN'T suffer from any ILI. Does that mean we get another round later? Or are we fine? Nobody has easy answers.

[Amberglass]

I just slept for a few days and have now forced myself to get up. I ache but think I'm through the worst of it. I never did get much of a cough but there were times when my chest sure hurt.

DD is still out of school. She tried going yesterday, thinking she was well enough but she called me at noon to go and pick her up. I picked her up, we did a run to McDonalds for a few wraps and we both went right back to bed.She's still sleeping.:001_huh: She was up for several hours last night though.

She got her mid term and all her grades were high 80's and mid 90's, which took some worry away regarding her missing so much school. She brought home some work to get caught up on when she's up to it.

I will be so friggin happy when this is done..... and out of my house!:mad:

[Cassie]

Wow Amber, you all certainly got hit hard with this. I hope it is done and over with soon for you as well.

[Exodia]

I will be so friggin happy when this is done..... and out of my house!:mad:Amen sister.

[NowVoyager]

I'll keep your DD in my prayers, AmberGlass!!

I'm so sorry that this nasty bug is hitting her so hard. She's blessed to have such a super mom and family! And the extended circle of those to offer prayers!