Thursday, December 13, 2007

Oh Man!

Laura came home last night around 7pm. The kids were so excited to see her, and Garrett, 5 years old, kept asking if she was just there to visit and if she had to go back to the hospital tomorrow to get better.

This morning as Laura was in the shower, she called for Greg, in the bedroom. He came running in and she told him she felt like she was going to pass out. She put her arms around his neck and he held onto her as he sat her on the bathtub. He thought she'd feel better if she sat down. She told him, No, I'm really going to pass out. Luckily he was still holding on, her eyes rolled back in her head and she fainted. He called the ambulance and they rushed her to the hospital once again. Poor little Ashlie, 2 1/2 years old, saw the ambulance come and take her mommy away, and was quite upset.

We don't have details yet on what happened. We do know it wasn't a stroke, whew! They're doing a CT Scan as of last I heard, so time will tell I guess.

UPDATE: What a day. Laura is back home again safe and sound. They said the hot water in the shower made her blood not flow as quickly to her brain and therefore caused her to faint. So nothing serious. What a relief. The doctor who looked at her chart said she's a miracle. She should have had a lot more damage to begin with such as blindness, deafness, paralysis, not being able to speak, etc. or even death. Many of the doctor's are surprised she even survived. How creepy is that?! There's definitely a lot to be thankful for! So glad to have her back home.

7 comments:

Unknown said...

oh my gosh. your poor sister and her family. and you. please update!!!

Liz and Dave said...

Goodness!!! I am glad she is good though. It is nice to know about the update. Thanks.

Hayley said...

hopefully these little learning experiences can slow down! now we know she needs to take only warm showers. hopefully no more little kinks! i'm thinking about you mel!

Jori said...

I am so glad she is okay! How scary for everyone. Her poor little kiddo's. Hopefully everything will calm down, they can have a great Christmas followed by a full recovery.

Angie said...

So happy your sister was able to come home! Especially for her kids and the holidays! Keep us updated!

Emily John said...

I'm glad she's okay. She sounds like she's had miracles galore! Lets hope they keep happening. She's in our prayers!

Kristi said...

Oh my goodness, poor Laura! What a blessing, though that she is healthy and well!! A miracle indeed. I hope she continues in good health, Mel!