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I need a hand to hold.

567 replies

Troublewaters2021 · 07/03/2021 20:37

My DD8 had a heart transplant a few years ago now, she has been struggling this year on and off after a few good years. She has some changes in her cardiac echo however they said they would unlikely get worse they wasn’t really sure on the significance of the findings.
At 5.45 tonight she went in to perri arrest.
They were amazing and everything had happened so fast, she is stabilised in CICU. No one is allowed in apart from me she looks very peaceful, I am waiting for consultants.
I have been on here a while and sending myself crazy looking at the clock with no one to cry to.
It all happened so fast she was playing in the back and then she came through to say she didn’t feel well. Went to get her some paracetamol and when I came back in she was on the floor.

OP posts:
PenguinMama · 07/03/2021 20:38

Handhold here Flowers

Mrspimplepopper · 07/03/2021 20:39

Ohhhhhh goodness

Mrspimplepopper · 07/03/2021 20:39

Handhold here op

Tal45 · 07/03/2021 20:40

OMG that must have been such a shock for you. I hope you get to see someone soon and your dd makes a speedy recovery xxx

notyourmummy · 07/03/2021 20:40

Handhold for as long as you need it. Take care, thinking of you both.

FlatteredFool · 07/03/2021 20:40

Hand hold here for you too. What a shock. I hope she is soon on the mend and the consultants ha e positive news.

mineofuselessinformation · 07/03/2021 20:40

That must have been terrifying. Thanks
She is stable, and in a place to get treatment. Hold onto that, and my hand.
I'm adding a {{hug}} for good measure.

Lampzade · 07/03/2021 20:41

Handhold Here Op

HappyHedgehog247 · 07/03/2021 20:41

Handhold here. Great she was with you and is stabilised in CICU. Keep us posted.

DareIask · 07/03/2021 20:41

How awful. Hand hold here.. x

bloodywhitecat · 07/03/2021 20:42

Flowers Hand hold here too.

PeppaPigMakesMeGrrrrr · 07/03/2021 20:42

Another handhold here. Thinking of you all

Eekay · 07/03/2021 20:42

Handhold Flowers How frightening for you. It's the worst feeling when something happens to your child. Hope you see some positive progress very quickly.

bumpdownthestairs · 07/03/2021 20:43

Oh goodness, I'm so sorry you have had to go through this and can't even begin to imagine what a worrying time it is! She is in the right place, hopefully a quick diagnosis of cause and a treatment plan can begin ASAP. Have you had some food, a drink? Probably the last thing on your mind but be kind to yourself so you can be there for her. Keep us updated and I hope she recovers soon 💐.

MamaMeAh · 07/03/2021 20:44

Sending you a virtual hug and a hand hold Flowers

MoiraNotRuby · 07/03/2021 20:44

Hand hold here. Sending love and best wishes across the internet to you.

ChelseaCat · 07/03/2021 20:44

Gosh that must have been so stressful and upsetting OP. Stay strong Flowers and very very best wishes to your little girl Cake

Dora26 · 07/03/2021 20:44

Take a deep breath. It will be ok. Hand hold here alsoFlowers

Whysolong7 · 07/03/2021 20:44

Oh OP I feel for you.

Like you said they were amazing in their response and she is in the right place now, once you are in hospital they can pretty much do anything that’s needed, so breathe you can relax she has the best back up ever. You can’t change anything that comes back from the tests and they will tell you what needs to happen next. All you have to do is be there for her and you’re doing that brilliantly.

She’s safe and peaceful so take a moment and let it all out if you need here. Whatever happened to her to put her in CIUC she’s ok xx

Imapotato · 07/03/2021 20:45

Hand hold here, thinking of you and your dd Flowers

ohfourfoxache · 07/03/2021 20:45

Handhold and a gentle hug x

OhioOhioOhio · 07/03/2021 20:45

Love and prayers. I'm so glad you have all of that expertise for your baby.

LlamaofDrama · 07/03/2021 20:46

Handhold from me. How very very scary for you. Fingers crossed that you get more information and a treatment plan before you drive yourself insane with worry. I hope you both have a peaceful night.

Merename · 07/03/2021 20:46

Oh how very distressing. You can cry to us here if you like. I hope the consultant is with you soon.

scaredsadandstuck · 07/03/2021 20:47

Flowers OP - how worrying. She's in the best place. I hope the consultant comes with reassuring news soon x