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Handhold DH heading to ICU covid

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Wardrobes123 · 02/01/2021 08:57

DH went to hospital yesterday for breathing issues. We’ve been unwell for a few days and we’re already awaiting covid tests.

Just been told he’s taken a turn and is heading to ICU. He is ECV and we’ve been so careful, we’ve not been out except to the supermarket, and we’ve avoided seeing anyone.

I’m just so worried and I know the next few days will be critical

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BenoneBeauty · 15/01/2021 19:22

So sorry to read your update Op. Sending you strength and love. Glad you have your mum for support. People beat the odds all the time and your DH can too - praying and keeping everything crossed for you. Thanks

StrugglingICUnurse · 15/01/2021 19:26

@Wardrobes123 you got it. It's uncomfortable at best to go through the intubation, not something to put someone through unnecessarily. Your DH will have been sedated and given analgesia to get through it.
At the same time, it sounds like the doctors are warning you to expect the worst. Either way you (and he) are in for a really tough ride. I'm so sorry you are both going through this.

Egghead68 · 15/01/2021 19:33
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roxyk0303 · 15/01/2021 19:36

I have nothing I can say that will make you feel better OP. Just wanted to offer some support 💖💖

StopGo · 15/01/2021 19:38

@Wardrobes123 sending you a huge but very unMN hug. Been through similar very recently. My heart goes out to you.

InsertRudeWord · 15/01/2021 20:04

Oh my goodness, I'm so sorry. Flowers

Hang on to that slim chance. xx

Mamagotskills · 15/01/2021 20:11

So sorry to see your latest updates, last time I say the thread things were looking much more positive. Hoping he pulls through

DreamADream · 15/01/2021 20:14

I’ve not posted for years, I’ve just been reading. I’ve been following your thread and just had to comment.

I have absolutely everything crossed for you and just wanted to send you all so much love. There is a massive group of people here willing to support you should you want/need it. Please don’t feel like you have to update us, but should you want to, we’re here x

princessandthedragon · 15/01/2021 20:24

I’ve read your posts and I’m so sorry to see your latest update. I really hope things take a turn for the better and he pulls through. We are right here with you. Hoping and praying all I can that your DH makes a recovery from this.

JoshLymanIsHotterThanSam · 15/01/2021 20:34

I don’t pray, but please know my thoughts are with you and your DH.

longcoffeebreak · 15/01/2021 20:39

Hope he makes it through

WingingItSince1973 · 15/01/2021 20:42

So sorry. Have heard of people surviving when there seemed not much hope. Hope the ventilator helps his body to rest and he will turn a corner xxx

Sodamncaughtinthemiddle · 15/01/2021 20:44

Sending love best wishes and all my prayers x

yahyahs22 · 15/01/2021 20:48

Oh my Gosh. I'm praying for your partner. No words 😪

Whitegrenache · 15/01/2021 20:58

My heart is breaking for you xxx

hollowwallow · 15/01/2021 21:14

Sending love. X

Gossipgirl2 · 15/01/2021 21:17

Thinking of you and your family.

vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 15/01/2021 21:30

I have worked on ITU, and I want to flag up to you that where there is life there is hope.

He'll be so very tired, ITU is extraordinarily hard. But, anyone who has worked there knows that people do turn around, the ones you thought were the most poorly can be the ones that surprise you.

Thinking of you.

dillydallydollydaydream7 · 15/01/2021 21:32

Sending so much love to you and thinking of you all x

wlv12 · 15/01/2021 21:35

@Wardrobes123 I have been reading the whole thread but not commented - we have recently been in a similar position with mum who did sadly pass away and my heart goes out to you at this time.

Hoping against hope that your DH does get better, please do not feel like you have to keep us updated, as and when you can xx

bluerad · 15/01/2021 21:36

Hoping, really really hoping, things will improve

elonmusk · 15/01/2021 21:50

Sharing my love, you're in my thoughts and prayers x

Alternista · 15/01/2021 22:05

I’m so sorry to read that, so so sorry.
Sending you love and hoping for a miracle.

SunshineCake · 15/01/2021 22:06

I'll be going to bed shortly but wanted to say I'm still thinking of you @Wardrobes123 and willing you all on Flowers.

Halfagonyhalfhope · 15/01/2021 22:15

Thinking of you now wardrobes and hope you get some rest and strength tonight.

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