Asking for a handhold - DH in ICU

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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.

Hand hold here too. The healthcare professionals will be doing the very best they can. Life has twists & turns. Just keep positive for you & DD. Sending you hugs and positive thoughts.

Medications are a big help, they do wonders.

This is so true. My DF had a massive heart attack at 60. He's on all sorts of meds. At 83 he's driving me mad but I love him!!

Here's another hand hold .. i'm praying for him too

Hi Peach. Giving your hand a huge squeeze and I am praying for him. Come back and talk whenever you like. He is in the best hands.

Nothing useful to add but sending my very best wishes and hopes for good news soon. Take care

hugs

Thank you @Hardbackwriter I do remember you and you are right, DH is the most wonderful father and husband. I am so lucky to have him. I just desperately want to have him for longer. Thank you all for sharing your stories.

Make sure you drink and eat, and do your best to sleep tonight (you will be exhausted). As a PP says, that is an order.

Thinking of you

Thinking of you, hoping for you, and with you. I cannot imagine the agonies of worry and fear you must be in.

As PP's say, make sure you eat and stay hydrated. And rest.

Kia kaha (keep strong).

So sorry to hear your update. Have they told you at what stage his heart failure may be? Although not curable, many patients live a great quality of life for quite a while--with the right support.

Sending you strength and best wishes, OP.

My best advice: If you can't sleep, rest. Resting helps, too.

Thinking of you OP and sending wishes for your dh's speedy recovery. Hope you get some good news soon

Thinking of you OP and sending so much love and well wishes for your lovely DH.

Thinking of you, I'm sorry I don't have anything else useful to add

So many positive stories here - I hope they give you some hope. Don't forget to take care of you - eat, drink (not booze!) and rest when you can. We're all behind you and DH.

Do the Drs have a treatment plan for him yet?

Make sure you look after yourself OP and accept any offers of help. Your DH May be an inpatient for a little while yet.

Love and prayers. Please keep us updated on the situation.

Thinking of you at such a worrying time. 💐

Sounds awful Op, but sounds like you are doing your best for your little girl, I hope you get some good news soon.
One thing that might help is keeping a diary, in the short term it is a place to order your thoughts & process what is going on around you, but later you could use it to refer back to to see how far your hisband has progressed (hopefully) or to remember bits you've forgotten. It might also help your husband fill in the blanks as he's not going to have much recollection of this time.
Hope things improve for you all soon

Thinking of you and your DH at this time OP.

Virtual hand hold, he is in the best place

Sorry this is happening op
Do they know what’s caused the heart failure?
What a shock

My mum has heart failure OP. She isnt at her fittest as in she couldn't run a marathon but she lives a full and happy life x

Sending you lots and lots of good wishes to you and your lovely family op.

Sending love