Sunday, February 17, 2013

One of Us is Bound to Have a Heart Attack at this Rate

One of my son's is having a serious medical issue. There have been visits to A&E (the Emergency Room for my American readers), the family doctor from an appointment we arranged through an Urgent Care number, and a brief stint to the hospital. The quality of care has been ineffective to say the least and at points, seems to make things much worse. His pain levels have been through the roof and while I'm hugging him, trying to comfort him through one of these episodes, I can feel his little heart pounding and racing through it's staccatto beat at a speed I imagine could match a humming bird's wings. My head feels like it's about to split open at points and I know its from my blood pressure. Each time I explain my sons situation and they dismiss it, insisting that we stay their prescribed course, my head pounds harder and the nausea washes over me making me think that I might vomit all over someone at any minute. But I can't show any of that. My son needs me to be calm, soothing and comforting. 

I couldn't be prouder of my son as he faces this so bravely and masters breathing techniques to manage the pain. I'm going to take a cue from him. I'm going work on my own mastery of those breathing techniques, be brave for him and battle through whatever medical professionals I need to in order to get him the help he needs. 

8 comments:

  1. Poor guy. I hope someone is able to figure out what's up soon, both of you need a break. Sounds like he has an amazingly super mom behind him, though :) Lots of good thoughts and crossed fingers and toes from me!

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  2. Oh, I'm so sorry to hear about this. I really hope he gets better and that all the family is able to stay calm and help him.;)
    All the best,
    Diana

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  3. Thank you Gwen. I appreciate it.

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  4. I'm not holding my breath. They aren't running any tests or doing a full exam. It's a craziness I'm not fully understanding. Thank you for the good thoughts and crippling finger/toe luck bringing stuff. We need it.

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  5. Thank you so much Diana. My son is a huge inspiration to me. For him, I would move mountains and maintain a zen like state till the end of time if he needed me to.

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  6. Goodnees I can't even imagine what you are going through. sending as much positive energy as I can your way. Hang in there? ugh. I feel like I dont have the right words!


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  7. Rachel, my thoughts are with you and your family. Seriously, sending you and your amazingly strong son good vibes and hugs! Stay strong, Rachel!

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  8. Best wishes - that sounds very stressful.

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