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Hand hold and time filling needed

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Borderscotch · 22/08/2018 16:24

Name changed as very obvious.

DH was knocked off his motorbike yesterday, was airlifted to a major trauma unit. His leg is smashed to pieces. He's in theatre now and will be for about 6 hrs. He started a new job last week which I think he'll loose. We have two kids.

Sat in hospital waiting.

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3boys3dogshelp · 22/08/2018 21:25

How are you doing OP?

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Borderscotch · 22/08/2018 21:41

He's just out of theatre and in recovery. Had a little moment when I spoke to the nurses (had to come up to ward as phones not great) and the two days of being together gave way.

They have let me sit in his side room and wait for him.

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Helpmeyouyetti · 22/08/2018 21:45

It’s good to get it out op.

I wish him all the best. Flowers
Please look after yourself too. Brew

MrsMozart · 22/08/2018 21:52

Glad you're getting closer to seeing him.

3boys3dogshelp · 22/08/2018 22:31
Flowers
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Borderscotch · 22/08/2018 22:34

He's not back yet, getting anxious again but guess it takes a while to come round after a 7 1/2 hr op

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MrsMozart · 22/08/2018 22:53

It can definitely take a while so no fret lass.

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Borderscotch · 22/08/2018 23:10

Nurse has just gone down to get him. They are so lovely.

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tinkerbellone · 23/08/2018 00:08

How are you today Op? X

StorminaTCut · 23/08/2018 00:14

I hope he makes a good recovery, it sounds like he will be o.k in time Flowers

MadisonAvenue · 23/08/2018 00:39

I hope he’s doing well and makes a good recovery OP Flowers

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 06:56

Thank you all for your support. They didn't bring him up as he had some issues related to his diabetes, but did get to see him for 5 mins.

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mightbemarkedforever · 23/08/2018 07:00

Keep strong

Is he in high dependency unit?

You need to rest, have you been awake all night?

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 07:34

No, they got him stable then took him back to ward. A nice nurse allowed me to see him in recovery, she said I needed to see he so I could get some sleep. I slept for about 4 hrs.

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 07:39

It's a trauma ward so pretty specialised in what they do.

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Haberpop · 23/08/2018 15:45

How are things today @Borderscotch?

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 15:55

Haberpop he's leg is pinned and has rods. They will review in 2 days. He's very down today, had the air ambulance medic pop in as a follow up, after trauma team nurse came by too. They really are looking after us. I think the support etc given makes me realise how serious this is. Thanks for asking

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MrsMozart · 23/08/2018 17:07

I hope he improves overnight lass. And that you get some sleep.

MrsJonesAndMe · 23/08/2018 20:43

Just coming to wish you both a quiet night.

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 22:24

Thank you. Came home a bit earlier but youngest DS is being a horror and is currently refusing to sleep. I know they have had their world tipped upside down but I am so tired.

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WeakAsIAm · 23/08/2018 22:44

Chuck them in bed with you, maybe you could all do with a hug tonight.

Sleep well, things always look better on a bit of sleep xx

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Borderscotch · 23/08/2018 22:49

He finally settled. Happy to have him in my bed if he's just shush!

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Knittedfairies · 23/08/2018 23:22

Sleep well💐

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Borderscotch · 24/08/2018 06:33

Had a block of 7 hrs sleep so feel more human. TMI but have the period from hell just to add to the fun.

Feel so torn, just want to be with him as much as possible but also have two confused little boys (one with autism) who need me. Today I'm not going up until later but it's so hard. On a plus he rang me last night and sounded a lot brighter in self. Onwards and upwards

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MrsJonesAndMe · 24/08/2018 07:06

Bless you and the boys. Do you have family support - parents or ILs who can help?