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Wardrobes DH ICU

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Wardrobes123 · 19/01/2021 20:30

Just thought I’d create a new thread. To help us to keep track of what’s happened.

My DH was ventilated last week. We’ve had two calls to see him due to him being very close to death. He isn’t stable but he is still alive at the moment. All we can do is wait.

I’m not going to lie, I’m not coping at all. My mum has moved in to help me cope with daily life. We’ve spoken with the children and they know how serious it is. They are also struggling now with the youngest stepping back from schooling when she needs to.

I can’t think ahead. Just usually about the hour or two that we’re living in. It’s very surreal. And incredibly difficult. Doctors are very realistic about prognosis and survival, which is really hard to hear.

I am incredibly grateful for all the support we’ve had as a family. MN is a remarkable place at times.

@groovinpeanut - Flowers my heart goes out to you and your family and I’m so sorry for the loss of your DH, message me anytime X

@intheshadowofthemushroomcloud - Flowers for all your support and messages.

I have had several messages from other mnetters who don’t have their own threads but who are also experiencing this living hell Flowers it’s a horrible journey and we don’t know how it will end but all we can do is hope/pray for a better outcome.

I haven’t always had the energy to post, too fearful of jinxing things and generally the last few days have been very raw and intense. But I’ve read every message and I’m so grateful of the support.

OP posts:
Sexnotgender · 29/01/2021 13:49

Wonderful news!!!

LIZS · 29/01/2021 13:51

So pleased for you. Smile

Mrsmummy90 · 29/01/2021 13:53

Just come across your thread!

Your latest post is wonderful! I'll keep my fingers crossed for his full recovery.

You are so strong. Your kids are so lucky to have you xxx

thornyhousewife · 29/01/2021 13:56

Come on team Wardrobe!!! Baby steps, keep going Flowers

ChasingRainbows19 · 29/01/2021 13:58

@Wardrobes123
Thank you, I wasn’t clear on my post but it was years ago and wasn’t COVID She had copd. She did survive icu but passed away a few years later. We were lucky that they got her off the ventilator that time.

Good news on the latest update, your husband is a fighter for sure!

yuyubooboo · 29/01/2021 13:59

This is an amazing update. Thanks fingers crossed he continues to improve. My thoughts are with you all

IthinkIm · 29/01/2021 14:09

Come on Mr W! We are all so much behind you to get better!

ThumbWitchesAbroad · 29/01/2021 14:37

Wooohoooooo!
Getting there, hurrah!

101namesforme · 29/01/2021 15:07

So pleased to see your latest update wardrobes, have been following along closely and thinking of you.

KilljoysDutch · 29/01/2021 15:27

Amazing news! I'm so happy for you and your DH. You've both shown immeasurable strength and I hope it only gets even better from here on out.

BarbarasStripedHands · 29/01/2021 15:30

So pleased to hear your latest updated.
Fingers crossed he's past the worse and continues to recover.

Hugoslavia · 29/01/2021 15:34

That sounds really promising!! Still early days, but coming off ventilation and seemingly coping with it, is a great step in the right direction! X

ApolloandDaphne · 29/01/2021 15:57

That's great news.

Lovelydovey · 29/01/2021 15:59

Great news - I’ve been lurking on this hoping for good news! I’ve got everything crossed for his continued recovery.

Goatinthegarden · 29/01/2021 16:07

This is weird to admit, but I just welled up reading your update. I’ve been quietly lurking and it’s such a pleasure to hear some good news.

Come on Mr Wardrobes!

Welshywitch · 29/01/2021 16:26

Great news Wardrobes !! So glad he's making progress, well done Mr Wardrobes Star

forevership · 29/01/2021 16:29

so so pleased for you . what great news :)

Thebigendsgoneluv · 29/01/2021 16:36

Such a heartening update - happy tears here... so encouraging to hear some positive news. Keep fighting, Mr Wardrobes and keep strong Mrs Wardrobes.
Your strength and courage is, quite frankly, amazing.
This whole thread and your previous one is Mumsnet at its best💐🌻🌸🌹🌺🌷

KeziaOAP · 29/01/2021 16:50

Such positive news well done Mr Wardrobes.

spamm · 29/01/2021 17:22

Such great news. It is nice to see something positive. Well done Mr W!

fairplay · 29/01/2021 17:44

Such a great update, im keeping everything crossed 💐

2018SoFarSoGreat · 29/01/2021 17:48

GO MR WARDROBES! such a great step. Well done!

simonisnotme · 29/01/2021 18:38

oh my word that is fab news . Well done Mr W Flowers

1WayOrAnother2 · 29/01/2021 19:18

Flowers Great news!

Dorisdaydream2 · 29/01/2021 19:28

This is such great news Smile