frustrated...

[Sickie Ickie]

I'm more than a little frustrated this year at the decorating. Everytime I'm ready to start, something else pops up. My wife is pregnant which is nice news- unplanned, but not unwanted, heh (due in Jan)

But then she caught MRSA from the doctor who checked her for the first time a couple weeks ago (long story). This causes painful boils on the skin. And since she was checked in the lower region, there as well! She was given antibiotics that were useless from the gyn, then she switched to a new doctor and was prescribed the proper stuff. She should be ending her pills in two days and is looking and feeling better. She had to stay home from her job during this time, and that's driving her crazy! Since it was considered contagious, she had special precautions to be taken with the family. The good thing is it looks pretty much gone now, so she's gotten a good bill of health and will be going back Fri.

Now she's been found to have gestational diabetes. (sigh) So, we're having to learn the glucometer, strips, testing, diet, etc. In short, doctor's visits all this week.

In addition, when we went in for the ultrasound at the hospital a couple days ago, they laid her out, and when the found out she had (at that time) MRSA, they refused to do it on her. Aren't they a hospital? Can they REFUSE anyone sick??? I wanted to fight verbally I was so angry, but my wife who was angry as well decided to just let it slide until a note would be provided by the gp.

I start school on Oct 13 if I can get in (we haven't had the money), so we're spending almost all our bill money to pay for my dialysis class tomorrow. We thought about putting it off, but with my low paying job we keep getting further and further behind. No choice. When I get in, I have to see if my boss is going to give me less hours or fire me because of not being able to work eves. (sigh)

And this Gospel show I was supposed to be directing is just not working out. I have a huge reputation in directing, and this producer who has never done anything before keeps coming up with things to put in that are NOT my vision. I already told him after the first show, the production is his to run with. Now if I can figure out a way to get my name off the directing of it...

Anyway, in short, this Oct NOTHING has been set up so far, and I am more than a little frustrated. :sad:

[putrid]

Take a deep breath my friend and remember the words to that old song,
"Life is what happens when you plan on doing something else."
It happens to all of us.
And as far as MRSA the doc that caused it was in the wrong. It's so contagious that if he knew he had a patient with it he should of canceled everyone after. Unfortunately the hospital was in the right to not give ya'll service. It would have spread like wild fire.
Hope things have settled down for ya.

[Sickie Ickie]

some. My wife is healed now, just trying to deal with the diabetes.

The director has given me more leadway.

Still haven't gotten a thing up for Halloween yet.

[bethene]

Oh wow Sickie, what a mess, I am glad that your wife is doing better with the MSRA, the doc should be held accountable, it sound painful!! The diabetes thing can be a pain, Sounds like you have your hands full, sending good thoughts your way!

[kyckthekat]

Whoa-- I'm lighting a candle for you.........

[Sickie Ickie]

Well, the MRSA is healed. My wife is now giving herself insulin shots 5 times a day, and checking her blood 6 times a day. Today I started getting some things up for Halloween, and I have class two nights a week, while my job has me working only 3 days a week now.

Things are looking up. If only we could get this money thang under control.

BTW, if people don't know, with all the co-pays, being pregnant and having diabetes is VERY expensive!

[Mummy deer-est]

Aw Sickie, I'm so sorry. And pass on my best wishes to your wife. I know be pregnant is hard enough with out any extra problems. So to throw the other ones in there, it must be tough. But it is amazing what mamma's can do. It gives you a strength you didn't know you had sometimes. They money is a whole other issue. Our co-pays are ridiculous (last time, 3 years ago, around 40 per) so I hear ya. Hopefully once your done with your training you can find some good work in that area.

MRSA is so crappy. My Oma had it when she was going in and out of the hospital.
They had her in a confined room and took precaustions (gloves, gowns, hand sanitizer.) Not sure why they couldn't see her if they had just taken the right measures.

Glad to hear your doing a bit better.

[Sickie Ickie]

Got some Halloween stuff out, but nowhere near what I had hoped for this year. May be the same for Christmas, too. (sigh)

[k nielsen]

Just remember that family is more important the stuff. As long as you and your family are able to maintain the love everything will work out. I feel your frustrations when it comes to medical issues and practitioners. Sometimes you have to step back and just say "It is what it is" and take a deep breath, count your blessing and move on. My thoughts are with you and yours! Congratulations on the upcoming birth of your child- I think babies are the most amazing blessing- no matter what the circumstance!

[Sickie Ickie]

Thanks, K. :)

Turns out to be a double blessing. Twins. :)

[bethene]

Twins, Sickie, how wonderful!! Blessings to you and your wife. I hope the money situation improves for you.

[Sickie Ickie]

Thanks, we're desperately trying to hol don, but seem to be losing what little round we have inch by inch. This week the cable got turned off. Just had to make a deal with the electric company. Now the phone company (internet) is calling us, so who knows how long that will be kept on. :(

[jgwood]

Bryce Congrats on the twins.As far as everything else just hold on things will hope fully get better
Gregg

[Sickie Ickie]

thanks, man. :)

[k nielsen]

Wow- that is amazing, I thought that I was having twins when I had my son, luckily it was just one. My little guy is a handful- not surprising since I am the same way. He is a ball of energy waiting to erupt. Everyday he gives me thousands of new things to smile about!
Do you mind if I ask how many little munchins this will make for you?

[Sickie Ickie]

two stepsons (17 and 13, both with asbergers [mild autism]), one of my own (age 4), and 2 of my own on the way.

So...this will make 5!

[SantaPaws]

wholly Cow! A little more pratice and you can take over for John and Kate plus 8 show.

[k nielsen]

That is awesome- at least this isn't a new ballgame for you. It took us 5 years to get our son- and I thought that I knew alot- he teaches me alot of things on a daily basis. I personally think that they should give out degrees to parents for life experience. Congratualtions againa and again!!!! I hear twins are actually pretty easy- they entertain each other- I guess this remains to be seen.

[Sickie Ickie]

I hope so, Kate. LOL Actually my wife is blessed with being a fertile Myrtle. When I wasn't sure if I was infertile or not and just newly married, my wife and I decided to try right away thinking it would take us several years before a pregnancy would take place. Two months later she was positive.

This particular time with the twins was an "accident." We hadn't had time to ourselves for a long time, and when we did something- sure enough- pregnant again.

During c-section, she's getting her tubes tied- her idea! LOL

[k nielsen]

I know the feeling. I can't even brush up against my husband in the hallway without getting pregnant. I just don't carry them very well- hence the reason we only have 1 at this point. Sometime I think that it is a blessing in disguise. Congratulations! I hope that everything goes as planned for the remainder of the pregnancy.

[Sickie Ickie]

Thanks. Still haven't told my brother yet. Hard to tellsomeone when they have been having problems conceiving.

[bethene]

I know this doesn't help Sickie, but my son is in alotof the same obat, I am trying to help, but only can so far (money wise, not kids), he had cable turned off too, and is making payments ot the electric company, he was with out a job for a while, got one now, so hopefully things will get some better, it isn't a great job, but it is a job(Target in the ecectronic dept) Had to make payments to the cell phone company too, if you do't have a phone , you can't get called for interviews!

[k nielsen]

THe way I see it is that he should be happy for you! It took us five years and multiple miscarriages befroe we were able to even figure out what the issue was. After that we were able to keep me pregnant. I have even had miscarriages since my son's birth. I guess that I have a different outlook than most people. When it is right it will happen. I think alot of couples get so obsessed about getting pregnant that they stress thier bodies too much and this only complicates matters. I know that I don't have all of the answers, and I also don't know your brothers situation. I hope that all goes well for him and his wife. One thing to keep in mind (from my personal experience) don't keep this from him, it may hurt him more to know that you didn't tell him. The hardest thing for me was the look of sympathy that people gave me, and knowing that they were trying to 'protect' me from any more pain. Let your brother share in your joy!
You already know what you need to do- this is just input from someone who had alot of difficulties in that arena. Sorry- I hope that I don't sound like I am on a soap box- I just remember all to well how it felt to be put in a glass box.
Good luck- have a wonderful day!

[Just Whisper]

Wow, twins...congratulations to both you and your wife Ickie. I hope she continues to get better. I had gest. diabetes with 2 of mine, but only had to take one shot a day. Poor girl. Give her lots of hugs and back rubs. It will make her feel better. Hope everything works out both medically and financially for you guys.

[SantaPaws]

I think we should get together and buy Sickie the partridge bus. It might save him a little money.


http://www.cmongethappy.com/images/bus_leroy.jpg

[Sickie Ickie]

How cool would THAT be? LOL Lord knows we'd need the space with only two rooms in our house now and going on five kids plus my wife and I. :D

[silcrest]

Cheer up and congrats to your twins. Gestational diabetes normally isn't a problem, if it was diagnosted early enough. I had this too in my first pregnancy. I had a diet sheet, which helps me to minimize the blood sugar. I didn't need insulin shots. After the pregnancy everything was ok again and my child was very well.

Silvia

[Sikntwizted]

Dude, I'm an ER nurse, and my wife works the NI (not-so-well baby area) and OB. If you EVER have any questions, ask me. Gestational diabetes is not that uncommon. Just be sure she sticks to the routine unless you want a 12 lb baby. Or 2...Sorry I got to this thread so late. They didn't want to do the initial ultrasound due to introducing that staph infection in the vagina. It could possibly be deadly to the fetus. And yes, shots suck.

[Tatiana]

Hey Sickie..only just seen this thread now..congrats on the 'double trouble'!
Me and my partner have been trying to concieve since June...no luck yet, but we're hopeful!
Actually I'm on two minds now whether or not to wait another year - it's my daughter's communion in May and I don't want to be pregnant for it or I can't have a drink and relax. Knowing my luck...I'll get pregnant now! haha

[Sickie Ickie]

Good luck to you, T. :)

Sik, How can that be introduced to the vagina if the ultrasound is done on the stomach?

[Sikntwizted]

Good luck to you, T. :)

Sik, How can that be introduced to the vagina if the ultrasound is done on the stomach?

Not always. The first ultrasound is done trans-vag. The fetus is too small to be picked up on the stomach when they're early. We usually don't even try like that until the 20 week mark.

[Tatiana]

Good luck to you, T. :)

Sik, How can that be introduced to the vagina if the ultrasound is done on the stomach?


Thanks hun...

[Sickie Ickie]

Not always. The first ultrasound is done trans-vag. The fetus is too small to be picked up on the stomach when they're early. We usually don't even try like that until the 20 week mark.

We didn't even get in to the hospital until the 7th month....screw up in hospital paperwork and insurance.

[Sikntwizted]

Ok, I don't have an answer to that one... :confused:

[Sickie Ickie]

LOL That's okay. I have a grudge, but not against you. I appreciate you trying to give ma what you thought was an answer. :)

[Tatiana]

There may be hardships and problems now Sickie, but when those two beautiful babies are placed in your and your wife's arms,...they'll all seem worth it. And the diabetes will clear right up after the birth.
As for the money situation, we're in the same boat hun, and I don't know about you but I didn't bring any paddles... think I'll just flail my arms about a bit and see if I hit dry land! Recessions all over the place. Next few years are going to be hard... but just remember...things always get better.

[Sickie Ickie]

Has to get better from here, T. Mortgage came in and withdrew the money from our account. Unfortunately my wife or I accidentally had it withdrawn from the wrong account and now we're about $200 more in the hole with overdraw fees. (sigh) There goes my prop money for awhile. :(

[Tatiana]

Gah nothing worse! A few weeks ago I needed every cent of my bank balance...so naturally that was the day my broadband company decided to withdraw from my account... pah!
Murphy's Law definitely applies to me and mine...

[Sickie Ickie]

To make things more fun, my brake lines on my car broke yesterday. Luckily I was on a side street and not going to fast. I managed to veer slightly into the curb to slow down some, and then jam on my parking brake....more expenses. (sigh)

[bethene]

Oh Sickie, I am so sorry!

[MerryBells]

Maybe your good luck will come all at one time, Sickie. I certainly hope so.

[Sickie Ickie]

Me three! LOL :D

[Warrant2000]

Good to hear you are light in spirit even though your burden is heavy.

[Sickie Ickie]

Warrent, if ya ain't laughing, you're crying. I'd rather force myself to laugh. heh