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I'm in hospital with pneumonia. I'm so lonely.

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easythere · 07/02/2020 02:29

I just want to go home to my babies.SadSadSad

Has anyone else been in hospital with pneumonia? How long were you in? They suspect I had the worst last week (I was sent home with antibiotics for a chest infection) but wanted me to stay in hospital because my breathing was very fast. Where they said it's pneumonia.

God I feel so sad and teary. I've never been away from home before.
I had home births so I didn't have to be in hospital.

I've got wires everywhere and I can't sleep Sad

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OvenGlovesWillTearUsApart · 07/02/2020 02:36

Oh no! Being in hospital is a weird experience isn’t it?

Have you got anything to read or listen to?

I hope you feel better soon. It must be rough. Flowers

Eatsshoootsandleaves · 07/02/2020 02:37

I don't have any idea what your recovery time will be, but it's late and I don't want you to feel alone. Go easy on yourself, being ill is draining. I'm sure if you rest plenty your recovery will be quicker than if you go back to 'normal life' before your body is ready for it.

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easythere · 07/02/2020 02:45

I'm in a ward with 3 elderly ladies, 2 have been lovely and I guess are 'babying' me a bit.
The other lady keeps to her self.

It's just so weird. Sleeping in a room of strangers.

I so badly want to go home. I have a 9 month old and a 4 year old and I just want to know they are ok.

I also hate this thing in my arm it's horrible. They have just taken me off oxygen so that's a bit more comfortable.

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EllaEllaE · 07/02/2020 03:18

oh you poor thing Sad. Its bad enough being so ill, but being away from home and your family, and in a room with strangers -- no wonder you feel miserable. Go ahead and have a good cry, nothing to be ashamed of there. Its hard, but with pneumonia you probably are in the best place. I'm sure they will take care of you, and then you'll be better soon and able to go home to cuddle your babies. If you can, try to get some sleep now. As my mum used to say, it will all look better in the morning! Flowers

DaisyDreaming · 07/02/2020 03:53

I hope your asleep now, hopefully they will get you home soon

Saylwhat · 07/02/2020 03:56

Hospital here is shit. I can't ever sleep here when I'm in hospital. I was in for 5 days I think last year with pneumonia.

halfpasteleven · 07/02/2020 04:21

Didn't want to read and run.. Thanks for you OP. Hope you get some rest
I was away from my babies for 6 nights due to surgery last year and it was so hard so I know what you're going through.
Be kind to yourself and rest..

MapMySleighRide · 07/02/2020 04:26

Hopefully youre asleep now, but could you ask someone to bring you in headphones, listen to some audio books or funny stuff on youtube, try and keep your mind off it all. Its natural to miss your dc and not want to be apart from them but they will be ok. You need to rest so you can get better quicker and get home to them. Maybe try meditation or relaxing music to help you sleep (with headphones!)

Wallywobbles · 07/02/2020 04:32

How are bout podcasts if you have some earphones. I like no such thing as a fish.

Amys136 · 07/02/2020 04:35

Podcasts are a great idea if you’ve got headphones. Things will seem better in the morning. Wishing you a speedy recovery xxx

eaglejulesk · 07/02/2020 04:40

Flowers Hope you are soon home with your babies. I've never spent a night in hospital (age 60) and dread the thought of ever having to.

Bluerussian · 07/02/2020 04:43

easythere, I think you will be able to go home as soon as the antibiotics kick in. You're presumably quite young.

It's very hard being in hospital, especially when you have young children.

I had pneumonia some years ago but didn't go into hospital. It cleared up soon enough with antibiotics.

All the very best Flowers

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easythere · 07/02/2020 04:43

I got to sleep at 4.... they just woke me up and told me they are moving me to the respiratory ward. God knows what ward I'm on right now.

I actually feel fine. Breathing so much better since being here. I felt like absolute shit last week so probably should have been here then.

I'm nervous now they are moving me though.

I just want to be at home Sad really fighting back the tears now.
I've cried a few times since being here. Not for being ill. Just for wanting to go home to the children. I bet they think I'm such a baby.

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Casino218 · 07/02/2020 04:56

It's no wonder you feel down. You sound quite poorly. Just accept that you need some help at the moment as you need to be well for your children.

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easythere · 07/02/2020 05:44

On new ward now, zero chance of sleep here. It's so noisy.

I feel very sick and head achey now but I think that's lack of sleep.

DH just text to tell me the children are ok so feel a bit better for that.

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Shosha1 · 07/02/2020 05:49

I was in 5 days with pneumonia ( result if swine flu ten years ago) they wouldn't let me go till my blood oxygen levels were ok. Are you having blood taken for those tests?. Like you I was very teary and upset. I hope your better soon. It was a awful time for me. But once my levels started to go up, I rapidly felt better

MyOtherProfile · 07/02/2020 05:49

Oh that's really tough. You really do have to let go and trust your DH to look after the children now though, and focus on getting well. I hope you can get some sleep now. Maybe ask for ear plugs? If the staff can't get any ask DH to bring some in for later.

indianbackground · 07/02/2020 05:54

If you are in pain definitely ask for pain killers. Hope you get some rest. Flowers

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easythere · 07/02/2020 06:13

Lights have just been put on so I don't think there's much chance of sleep now, they are going round doing tests on everyone.

I've been off oxygen for quite a while now so hoping that's a good sign and when they test me it's ok. Touch wood.

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Saylwhat · 07/02/2020 06:22

Great you're off the oxygen. Must mean your lungs are working and your O2 level is sufficient in air.

Yes, welcome to the world of hospitals, where you can never ever ever sleep.

They'll do the obs, then brekkie, then cleaners, then docs do their ward rounds. It could be late morning though (after 10am) when your docs come around. If you have questions i.e. things like 'why am I on this ward?', 'how are my lungs?' 'how long will I be kept in?' 'what are you doing to treat the infection?' 'what is concerning in my blood results?' etc., write them down now, or put them in notes on your phone. Because as sure as God is in Heaven, the doctors will surround you when you've finally dosed off. Also - ask the nurse for pain relief when she takes your obs. If you've forgotten - ring your nurses bell.

Nitpickpicnic · 07/02/2020 06:47

You know what’s even more shit than being in hospital with pneumonia?

Living somewhere where medical attention, equipment and pharmaceuticals are out of your reach. Either they don’t exist, or you can’t afford them in a million years. The majority of people in the world face this. So they just stay home, deathly ill in their own mess, and pray they’ll live to see their kids grow up.

I always find thinking about those people makes my discomfort, boredom or frustration feel a bit better. We’ve got so much to be grateful for, don’t we?

OneForTheRoadThen · 07/02/2020 06:51

I was in for just over a fortnight with pneumonia. I had plural effusion too though. Hope you get out soon. I was off work for 2 months but it took almost a year to feel properly myself again. Hope you get better soon, it really sucks 🌺

MimiLaRue · 07/02/2020 06:52

Get well soon OP! Being in hospital sucks- I hope you make a speedy recovery Flowers

dottiedodah · 07/02/2020 06:58

Firstly I feel for you .Hospital is such an alien enviroment isnt it ?I was very ill with Sepeticimia ,some years ago, and was desperate to go home! Its like everyones main goal "How long have you been in?" You are in the best place and can rest and recover to go back home in full strength to your little ones.Time seems to slip away somehow and you have no idea what day it is ! Your DC are being well looked after and will come to no harm for a week or so.Remember even when you do go home to take it easy and accept all offers of help .It takes time for your body to recover and you will need to sleep when baby does .Sending hugs your way .Take it easy xx

wondertime · 07/02/2020 06:58

Just wanted to say, hang in there. Before you know it this will all be in your rear view mirror. Your kiddies need you to be strong so being there ensures that for them. You will be home with them before you. Sending you lots of get well wishes 💐

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