In the spirit of… There’s always something to be thankful for. I’m particularly giving thanks on this day because I’m still here to talk about it. I was blessed to wake up this morning. I haven’t been feeling so hot for the last couple of weeks. I ended up in the ER the last two weekends and spent 12 hours in the hospital one trip because I’d been hemorrhaging, my blood count was low and they couldn’t send me home until I was stable. After they felt I was out of danger they gave me medicine and sent me home with a scheduled follow up appointment. Well, I was still hemorrhaging and was losing way too much blood, I was weak, looking pale like Casper the Ghost and couldn’t do normal activities without assistance or taking breaks in between.
Thursday morning was like no other. My alarm clock went off and it was time to start my day. Everyone else is usually gone by 6:30 a.m. except for me and the seven year old. He was up and getting himself together for school and I attempted to get up and do my usual morning routine. Well, it was interrupted by me passing out cold on my bathroom floor. I’m so happy I left the bathroom door open vs. locking it like I normally do. My son heard me fall and was able to respond to me immediately. He grabbed my cell phone and started making calls. He kept talking to me until I was responsive. I hit my head when I fell and he placed a pillow under my head and covered me with a blanket. My seven year old didn’t panic and was able to open the door when help arrived.
I was transported to the hospital, got triaged immediately but didn’t have a bed readily available so I had to wait. Well, while waiting on a bed I passed out again at the hospital. My son again responded immediately and got the attention of the hospital staff. I was then taken immediately into a room. I wasn’t that responsive and they did a CBC. My blood count had gotten dangerously low again, worse than my first visit to the ER and they ordered a blood transfusion. I was admitted into the hospital. I was prescribed medication to help stop the bleeding, iron and ibuprofen because my head was killing me. I assume I bumped it really hard when I passed out in my bathroom. I’m thankful to Red Cross and everyone who donates blood. Four Units of O Positive blood had been administered to me during my hospital stay.
My birthday is next month and I pray that JENtober will be the best one yet. I started to celebrate my Birthday all month long after I turned 30. So, I dub October – JENtober every year! I have plans to travel almost every weekend next month. It’s both business and personal and I’m really looking forward to it. I’m thankful that my seven year old didn’t panic, kept a clear head and was my little angel. I have uterine fibroid tumors which is causing me all this drama. My next step is more than likely surgery after they get the bleeding under control. I’m looking at a possible Uterine Fibroid Embolization or hysterectomy. I’ll explore other options as well and get a second opinion. We shall see!
I’m thankful for my sister bringing me a Chicken Burrito Bowl from Chipotle. I’m thankful I am able to write this post after everything I’ve been through. You know I requested my laptop as soon as I was alert enough and gained my strength back. Lol! What are you thankful for today? Oh… feel free to send positive vibes, thoughts and prayers my way! I was blogging from the hospital bed.
Your 7 year old is a wonderful, sweet, little angel!
I’m so sorry to read that you are going through such an awful time. I’ll be praying and sending bunches and bunches of well wishes!
I love your attitude and hope you heal as soon as possible!
I thank God that your okay and for your son being a hero to his mom. Happy Early Birthday and Continued Blessings.
omg, woman!!! I’m so glad you’re okay. How crazy. Your lil one was so cool and calm and clear-headed. Thank goodness. I’m so sorry to hear you went through all of this but I’m glad you’re on the road to healing. Talk soon.
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Holy Smoke! So glad it all worked out favorably. I had the same issue – not the passing out and loosing blood but the fibroids and all that mess….I will just say I had a complete hysterectomy, I knew I was finished making babies, and let me tell you…it’s the best! I never felt better after all of that mess was out of me! I didn’t know I didn’t feel good until after I recovered from the surgery and realized how much better I felt! Good luck….let me know if you head west!
Solo glad you’re better. Shout out to JoJo for being your superhero!!!!!
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Brandy, thank you so much! I really appreciate it. 😉
Yes, Thank God! If all goes well I’ll see you at Type A Parent next month. I’m looking forward to it. 😉
Andrea, Thank you. Yes, he’s my little caring hero! Talk to you soon. 🙂
Linda, Thank you! That’s reassuring that you felt a lot better after the hysterectomy. I’m looking at next steps now and what procedure will be best for me. I’ll definitely let you know if I head West. 🙂
Oh Alanda! You have no idea. I’m so glad it ended up the way it did. I hope we can connect again soon. 🙂
I’m SO glad you’re on the mend. Thank God for your son. God has His all over you that day.
Yes, Trease! Nothing but a blessing! 🙂
Way to go JoJo. You Rock! Jen glad that you are doing well. XOXO
Thank you Stephanie! 🙂
Hello…shameless plug I was the help! Me and Mr.Little need some more cred in this post. I bought more than the chicken noodle bowl and you left out the crazy lady who dubbed herself a doctor!!!! You should have contacted me before posting lots of omissions here! And when he told his teacher he we absent cause he was busy saving his mom’s life. I will send you my edit tomorrow! But I am very glad to be of assistance and that you are up and feeling better.