Handhold DH heading to ICU covid

[Wardrobes123]

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

@InsertRudeWord

^^ agree *@SunshineCake* - or one of us could start one as we get near to the end.

I've just done this, as I too was concerned about the thread filling up at a time when @Wardrobes123 cannot come back, but in case she wants support later. New but temporary thread here in case that happens. www.mumsnet.com/Talk/_chat/4138688-Wardrobes-Covid-ICU-continuation-support-thread

Of course if and when Wardrobes is here she can start one if she wishes as OP - that would be better but may not be feasible right now.

I should add that I asked MN if they could either extend the length of this thread, in Wardrobes' absence, or make a new one for her but with her as the OP, but they have replied to say that unfortunately neither is technically possible. So I have made the new thread as an interim measure. Hoping there will be an upturn and at some point Wardrobes can return to be OP on a thread but only if that's manageable for her. Continuing to send good wishes and thoughts to @Wardrobes123 and her husband and family.

Best to just wait until Wardrobe wants to start a new one, if she does. It is better then as her posts are easier to find. When someone else starts a thread on behalf of another poster they are the coloured posts, not the person we actually want to read.

Praying for you all Wardrobes xx

@SunshineCake

Best to just wait until Wardrobe wants to start a new one, if she does. It is better then as her posts are easier to find. When someone else starts a thread on behalf of another poster they are the coloured posts, not the person we actually want to read.

Totally agree @SunshineCake but my guess was that otherwise the thread will run out and then people would probably post more threads saying 'what's happening with Wardrobes?' The one I've started I consider an interim thread. Once Wardrobes is able to come back she can start a new thread and then that can be linked to the interim thread and posting can move across.

Just leave the poor lady alone.

@justanotherneighinparadise

Just leave the poor lady alone.

I have to agree. Tagging her and making threads on her behalf probably isn't what she needs right now.

She is perfectly capable of starting a new thread when / if she comes back.

@justanotherneighinparadise

Just leave the poor lady alone.

Absolutely

Although posters like Buttery are acting with the best of intentions, I do agree with PP that we should all leave OP alone for now, much as everyone is thinking of her & her DH.

Ultimately what she is dealing with is actual real life and this thread & any others are not at all significant.

I agree, we don’t want to put any pressure on her to feel she has to update on here. I’m sure it’s meant with the best intentions x

I haven’t tagged her either, I know MN sends an email when you’ve been tagged and my phone pings when I receive an email. If I’d been tagged as many times as Wardrobe has , my phone would be non stop pinging.

Hello everyone.... I am in regular contact with Wardrobes and she wanted me to say thank you everyone for your kind thoughts, prayers and wishes. Things are pretty tough at the moment and she is putting all her energies into that - she hasn't revisited the thread for a couple of days. But Mr W's battle continues. Thank you. X

Thank you for letting us know.

Thank you Shadows. Continuing to think of Wardrobes & her family 💐

Thank you, send her all good wishes xxx

Thanks so much for letting us know. A reminder that there's no need for her to update us though. X

Sending love and heartfelt best wishes to you , Wardrobes

Thinking of you wardrobes. I don't normally pray but I did tonight for Mr Wardrobes

@justanotherneighinparadise

Just leave the poor lady alone.

Agree. And those of you who are tagging her do realise that she will be receiving an email every single time one of you does that don't you (unless she's turned it off)? That's really unnecessary. And intrusive at a time like this, however well meant.

@InTheShadowOfTheMushroomCloud

Hello everyone.... I am in regular contact with Wardrobes and she wanted me to say thank you everyone for your kind thoughts, prayers and wishes. Things are pretty tough at the moment and she is putting all her energies into that - she hasn't revisited the thread for a couple of days. But Mr W's battle continues. Thank you. X

How is your DH?

@Whitegrenache - he is doing very well. Now home to my care but caught bloody Covid from the ward... so we are isolating from the world and from each other. (He is asymptomatic at the moment) we are also getting to grips with the colostomy...it's like a new born baby waking at night!
got GP calling me today for a chat.

I feel like I am one of the lucky ones. All my thoughts are now with Wardrobes and her family.

Great news -
Was your previous thread deleted? I was thinking of you as well as wardrobe x

@Whitegrenache

Great news - Was your previous thread deleted? I was thinking of you as well as wardrobe x

I pulled it. I was being accused of all sorts. I nearly deleted my account but I was supporting W and she me. I had enough crap to think about

@InTheShadowOfTheMushroomCloud I remember your thread about your dh becoming septic due to a perforation. Hope you are both ok, what a bugger you caught covid. Agree re getting to grips with his colostomy, there's a definite knack to getting them to fit right but there are loads of products on the market to help. And they can be a bit erratic ! Not sure if they have community stoma nurses if you are struggling ? Take care

I remember your thread too . So glad you’re husband is home xx