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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:
Butterflies13 · 10/02/2021 19:20

I’ve been thinking of you and your family constantly. Praying for a miracle but my thoughts are with you and hope the future gets brighter for you. Xx

bigbird1969 · 10/02/2021 20:29

I saw a post a few days ago. Very similar to OP where the poster described similar scenario however it was her partners brother who was in hospital. Things had changed and they were switching off the ventilation. I was hoping it wasnt OP DH but worried it is...hope I am wrong

tessiegirl · 10/02/2021 20:42

I saw a post a few days ago. Very similar to OP where the poster described similar scenario however it was her partners brother who was in hospital. Things had changed and they were switching off the ventilation. I was hoping it wasnt OP DH but worried it is...hope I am wrong

I don't think this was the ops husband.

PattyPan · 10/02/2021 20:53

Every time I see this thread in active I click on it hoping to see your husband has pulled through. Thinking of you and your family, wardrobes Flowers

Oldmummybear · 11/02/2021 01:19

I am Mrs wardrobes mum and I am only posting to say that the other thread was not about Mr wardrobes.
Thanks for all the love and support you are sending us all.

Capetownmothercity · 11/02/2021 01:46

Sending all the love and best wishes to Team Wardrobe - in our thoughts 24/7

2018SoFarSoGreat · 11/02/2021 03:24

Thank you for that, and for being such a great mum. Much love and strength too you all during this horrid time.

SunshineCake · 11/02/2021 08:17

Thank you OldMummyBear.. I think everyone who has been following Wardrobe would know it wasn't MrWardrobe. Details didn't match at all.

Take care of yourselves and thanks for being so lovely Flowers

Inthevirtualwaitingroom · 11/02/2021 08:29

much love and strength to all affected

toolazytothinkofausername · 11/02/2021 09:02

I keep coming back to this thread hoping for a miracle Flowers

InTheShadowOfTheMushroomCloud · 11/02/2021 10:03

@Oldmummybear . Tell Wardrobes I am still thinking of you all and we will get that cake - you are coming too xxx

IthinkIm · 11/02/2021 10:58

I won't tag you old mummy bear as I don't want to bother you with notifications, but sending huge amounts of love to you all x

uncomfortablydumb53 · 11/02/2021 14:21

You are all very much in my thoughts
Sending you love and strength to face whatever lies aheadThanks

AdoraBell · 11/02/2021 14:27

Sounds like you are a wonderful mother Oldmummybear 💐

Dogatetheleftovers · 11/02/2021 14:34

Oldmummybear I’m thinking of you all and I’m wishing you strength and love during such a horrendous time. 💐

spiderlight · 11/02/2021 14:36

Just wanted to say that I am still thinking of you all every day Flowers

Hugoslavia · 11/02/2021 16:01

Still thinking of you and your family. X

TurquoiseDragon · 11/02/2021 16:39

You and Mr Wardrobes and your family are still in my thoughts. Hoping for a miracle 💐

Noflora · 11/02/2021 17:06

You have so many wellwishers, your story has touched countless lives. We have benefitted far more than you can imagine, your story has educated and enlightened because the personal story is far more effective than the statistics. Thank you for sharing. With the warmest good wishes for you and all your family .

Herethereandeverywheretoday · 11/02/2021 19:20

I hope you and your family are coping with all what is going on, my thoughts are with you, it must be hell for you.

Herethereandeverywheretoday · 11/02/2021 19:22

I am so glad @Oldmummybear you are with your daughter, she truly needs you with her at this sad horrible time.

bigbird1969 · 11/02/2021 20:56

I hope all is more positive, my DH had covid lung pneaumonia picked up in hospital and I was told two weeks ago to prepare for the worst. Thankfully despite having lung cancer he is coming home tomorrow.

CormoranStrike · 11/02/2021 20:59

@bigbird1969

I hope all is more positive, my DH had covid lung pneaumonia picked up in hospital and I was told two weeks ago to prepare for the worst. Thankfully despite having lung cancer he is coming home tomorrow.
That is lovely to hear - all the best to you both
mootymoo · 12/02/2021 15:54

Thinking of you all @Oldmummybear @Wardrobes123
X

Bear65 · 12/02/2021 22:50

Keeping you, your family and others who too find themselves facing into this storm in my thoughts. With love and best wishes from another stranger on the internet x

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