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Asking for a handhold - DH in ICU

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peachgreen · 04/09/2020 10:56

DH was taken into hospital last night with breathing difficulties. It was pretty minor, the paramedics weren't even going to take him in but we insisted. He's now in an induced coma on a ventilator. He's had 2 negative Covid tests so they don't think it's that but they don't know what it is.

I'm falling apart. He's my whole life. We have a 2 year old who is a complete Daddy's girl. I need him so much. I can't even be with him now because of COVID.

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Marypoppinsagain · 27/09/2020 14:01

Hope a better day today.

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peachgreen · 27/09/2020 19:39

He's home!!! Can't quite believe it. Now the real work begins - but at least we can do it together. Thank you all so much for your support, your kindness, your prayers and handholds - you helped me more than you'll ever know. I genuinely don't know how I would have made it through without you. I am so grateful.

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petalpower · 27/09/2020 19:50

How fantastic! Are your parents still with you to lend a hand?

SunshineCake · 27/09/2020 19:52

What a wonderful surprise to read this!

Have a lovely evening together, don't fret and try and rest!

toiletpaper · 27/09/2020 19:53

That's brilliant news @peachgreen! I remember you saying when he was still tubed but you were there talking to him, I'm so so pleased for you and your family Thanks

JeffreyJefferson · 27/09/2020 20:10

so happy for you op xxx

forgetthehousework · 27/09/2020 20:25

That's wonderful @peachgreen. I'll keep remembering you in my prayers Flowers

2018SoFarSoGreat · 27/09/2020 20:26

Lovely news @peachgreen. So happy for you!

KeziaOAP · 27/09/2020 20:59

Fantastic news peachgreen. All good wishes to you and your family Flowers

SomethingM1ss1ng · 27/09/2020 21:26

That’s great news

MissCadoganTate · 27/09/2020 21:48

Omg. That's brilliant.

justasking111 · 27/09/2020 22:05

So glad for you both, there really is no place like home to recuperate.

Knittedfairies · 27/09/2020 22:15

So pleased to hear he's home.

ArabellaScott · 28/09/2020 09:03

Yay! Flowers

CormoranStrike · 28/09/2020 09:05

@peachgreen

He's home!!! Can't quite believe it. Now the real work begins - but at least we can do it together. Thank you all so much for your support, your kindness, your prayers and handholds - you helped me more than you'll ever know. I genuinely don't know how I would have made it through without you. I am so grateful.
Brilliant - that’s great news.
spiderlight · 28/09/2020 10:09

Fantastic news! I hope his recovery goes from strength to strength now.

notsodimwit · 28/09/2020 10:56

So pleased for you Flowers

Marmunia1975 · 28/09/2020 11:42

Aww that is great news - praying all goes well. Keep us updated x

GU24Mum · 28/09/2020 13:13

That's great news. I remember your first post and have been thinking of you and your OH. Baby steps of course but you must be delighted to have him back at home.

SunshineCake · 28/09/2020 16:58

How was your first night *@peachgreen?

Mindymomo · 28/09/2020 18:36

Fantastic news. I will always remember the night my husband came home. I didn’t sleep the first night and we were chatting away at 3 am, holding hands and crying, not believing he was finally home. It doesn’t sink in for a few days.

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peachgreen · 29/09/2020 22:23

Thank you so much all, you're all so lovely. Its wonderful having him home though I am of course very anxious all the time. Though not showing him that! He's doing incredibly well, quite fatigued and very weak muscle wise but still able to do things. DD is cutting 2 molars which is making things a bit tough as she's miserable and not sleeping!

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spiderlight · 30/09/2020 09:18

So glad he's doing well. You must be on your knees though, bless you Flowers

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peachgreen · 30/09/2020 10:10

To be honest I am @spiderlight, I feel a bit broken! Just so sad that our lives have turned upside down like this. But I'll get used to the new normal I'm sure.

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forgetthehousework · 30/09/2020 13:08

Don't do anything that isn't a necessity until you've had a chance to recharge your batteries; a bit of dust doesn't really matter and it's amazing how many things really don't need ironing!

Thinking of you all Flowers