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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:
EmbarrassingAdmissions · 18/03/2021 19:18

I was so pleased to read your latest update, OP - best wishes to all of you.

halfhope · 18/03/2021 19:19

Wardrobes - what wonderful, wonderful news. I've just had a wave of positive emotions and happiness rise up through my body. Well done to DC and DH for their recovery. You take care of yourself wardrobes. X 😊

nocoolnamesleft · 18/03/2021 19:19

Oh wow. I know there's still a long journey ahead, but what amazingly awesome progress. Your DH is one tough cookie.

Lindy2 · 18/03/2021 19:20

That's wonderful news. I am so pleased for you and your family.

DartmoorDoughnut · 18/03/2021 19:26

Ooof that’s wonderful news Wardrobes ❤️

GettingItOutThere · 18/03/2021 19:29

oh what a lovely latest update OP!! im so glad he is improving, even if that was a very long road!

come on mr wardrobes, you need to get home before the easter bunny comes!

LeopardPrintKnickers · 18/03/2021 19:31

Oh Wardrobes thank you so very much for updating on your family, and what an update it was.

While I appreciate he's not running marathons and building flatpack furniture just yet, what an incredible recovery by your DH. And as for your children, what amazingly strong little troupers they are. And what a wonderfully strong and safe place you've been for them all.

You've had so many of us thinking of you regularly, and so, from a stranger on the internet, I'm sending all the love and strength.

NewYearsEveWedding · 18/03/2021 19:32

Wonderful update OP. Best wishes to all of you.

Mummyoflittledragon · 18/03/2021 19:39

So many of us rooting for you. Yours is the most viewed thread right now. Please make another thread when you can. Xx

HerLadySheep · 18/03/2021 19:43

What a fantastic update, I've often thought of you and wondered how Mr Wardrobe was doing, I'm so pleased to read that he has improved.

gettingusedtothelimelight · 18/03/2021 19:43

Yes please make a new thread. This one will soon reach 1k after your good news.

Colouringaddict · 18/03/2021 19:44

Excellent update. I hope it’s all onwards and upwards for you all now xx

SirVixofVixHall · 18/03/2021 19:45

I can’t tell you how happy I am to see your update. A little ray of light in this dark year. I have thought of you all often and hoped that he might be gradually improving, so it is wonderful to see that he is !

PantherPantherus · 18/03/2021 19:46

@Wardrobes123

Your husband and you are Warriors. There is no other word for you.

Lovelydovey · 18/03/2021 19:47

Oh what a truly wonderful update - well done Mr Wardrobes! I’m so pleased for you all.

Keep on keeping strong and positive.

saraclara · 18/03/2021 19:47

Every time this thread pops up on my watched list, my heart is in my mouth when I open it. But wow! What great news this time!

I can't begin to imagine what this journey has been like for you all. But I am so pleased that things are improving all the time. Even if there's a long road ahead, you've all done amazingly, and everything is looking really positive.

I'm glad that you've had lots of support, and I'm sure it will be with you for as long as you need it. All the best to you and your children particularly. I hope the poorly one is recovering well.

BarnacleB · 18/03/2021 19:48

Gosh, what a lovely update. Sending you all massive amounts of love and positive vibes xx

emma123456 · 18/03/2021 19:48

Wonderful news! Have thought of you many times x

Sexnotgender · 18/03/2021 19:49

Great to hear mr wardrobe is out of ICU. What a time you’ve had 💐

Baabaagreensheep · 18/03/2021 19:50

I have to say I feared the worst when I saw your thread at the top of trending. How absolutely amazing though, hope you all come out the other end stronger and happy

Roszie · 18/03/2021 19:52

I'm a name changer but I've been here since the first thread.

Your update made me feel all emotional, I'm so glad things are looking good. I hope he keeps on getting better and will be home with you all soon.

TolkiensFallow · 18/03/2021 19:52

I’m so pleased wardrobes.

madmumofteens · 18/03/2021 19:53

I'm so happy to hear that Mr Wardrobes is out of ICU you have been through so much I hope your son is doing ok! You are one strong woman best wishes to you and the wardrobe family 🥰

Inthevirtualwaitingroom · 18/03/2021 19:55

feeling emotional for you wardrobe,
manly punch Thanks

missbridgerton · 18/03/2021 20:00

What a fab update.

Onwards and upwards Flowers