Sunday, May 2, 2010

Doing time in the hospital

I am sorry that it has been so long but I have had a rough two weeks. Colby has a job in Pueblo, CO so we flied out there to look for places to live. We got back on Saturday and after church on Sunday I started to hurt in my left shoulder and side. I thought I had pulled a muscle because I carried my bag over my left shoulder and was in a lot of pain.

The next morning I took the kids to the grocery store and when we got home and I lifted Kylie out of the carseat I was in more pain and having a hard time breathing deep. I finally decided to go to the walk in clinic. They told me that shortness of breath was not a side effect of a pulled muscle and said that I should go to the ER. I drove there and the doc got my history and decided because I had traveled recently that I needed a CT scan. I kind of fought him because of the money involved but he insisted. It came back positive for blood clots.

I had three blood clots in my lungs, one being quite large. They call it a pulminary embolism. I was immediately admitted to the hospital and put on pain medicine and blood thinners. It didn't hit me until the next afternoon when I had my "episode". The pain became severe and I couldn't breathe. The more I lost my breath the more paniced I became. It was touch and go there for awhile as they put me in ICU, I couldn't have done it without Colby there holding my hand and helping me calm down. I don't remember too much about those few days except that I could be at peace because the ward was AWESOME and stepped in to help with the kids, came and visited me and Colby was able to be there with me.

It was huge motivation to get better so that I could see my kids, they were not allowed in ICU and it was very hard for me. I went in on Monday and was out of ICU on Friday. I loved seeing the kids again! My Mom flew into town to help on Friday afternoon and it was good to see her. I got out of the hospital on Monday and it has been so good to be home!

I am on blood thinners for 6 months and have regular appointments with the doctors. They do not know what caused this and so after the 6 months when I am off the medications, they will do some tests to see if there is some disorder in the blood. I am tired and get winded pretty easy and bruise easy (I look like a purple people eater!) I am grateful to be alive and when I look back I see so many tender mercies of the Lord that I can't count them all. Our family was being watched over and we are so grateful for the thoughts and prayers you all had in my behalf. Thank you!

9 comments:

AmyJ said...

Holy cow Michelle! Scary! I am glad to hear that you are home again and able to be with your family. I hope everything goes well from now on.

Anne said...

So Scary! I am glad that you are feeling better and able to be home. I hope that you don't have to move to soon. Good Luck, get plenty of sleep (or as much sleep as a mom with 2 little kids can get, plus a nap or two more). =]

Benny and Nettie said...

All I can say is "Sweetie we love you " use that mom of yours while you have her and for goodness sake Take it easy for a while. OR COME HERE AND LET US TAKE CARE OF YOU :D

We love you tons

Molly said...

Isn't it amazing how the Lord works! You are also in our prayers.

Holly said...

OH MY GOODNESS!! I am so sorry! I am so glad you are ok! You will be in our prayers! I am so glad we have the church and to know that you had them step in and help feels so good! Keep us updated! Take care and get plenty of rest!

Mindy Blake said...

Sweet girl, I am so sorry! My dad has been going through this kind of crap (sorry, I think you would agree that blood clots and thinners and hospitals are a blessing, but kind of a crappy deal to go through). They found he has Factor 2 and Factor 5. Genetic disorders of the blood. Because it genetic, I have had to be tested, especially being pregnant because it can pop up at any time. We found that I have factor 2, but haven't had it rear it's ugly head. I wonder if you are dealing with something similar? I love you and hang in there! Keep us posted!

Nicole said...

Holy Cannoli! I can't believe what you've been going through chica! I am so thankful that doctor insisted on the CT!!! Get better. I love you!

madsens said...

wow michelle, I"m glad your out of the hospital. And your moving to colorado- wish I lived closer to help.

Kristine said...

Wow! We are so glad that you are feeling better and home. And so glad that everything is alright. That is a scary thing!