Could really use some magic DU vibes.

[imavoter]

I posted this in another thread, but I'm trying
to practice good self care, and I'm asking
for DU good vibes.
I've been on DU since 2007, but took a long break on purpose and had to get a new login.
It's been good to be back.

My husband is in the hospital (not corona) and recovering, but all this corona crap is worrisome. He's looking at a long recovery.

I'm not freaking out, but I'm being
as careful as I can not to be close to
others.

We'll get thorough this. Friends and family
are supportive. The last few days have
felt like such a bizzaro world with my husband ill in the middle of a fucking pandemic. My biggest fear is they will stop
allowing me to come to the hospital.
Texas and several local counties where we live have declared emergencies.

We have pets, so I've been back and forth
to take care of them. I really don't want anyone other than me at the house or the hospital. Weird last few days.

I'm scared and ok at the same time.

Oh, and I bought more cat litter than toilet paper. I'm well trained lol

Stay safe everyone.

Love and prayers (And good vibes) to all.

[sheshe2]

1. Hugs to you and yours.

[imavoter]

3. Thank you

[MFM008]

2. Take care!

Wish your husband well.

[imavoter]

5. Thank you so much.

[SCantiGOP]

4. Stay in touch with the folks here

We’re all kind of like a big, dysfunctional family.
You sound like a really good person, so you deserve some good luok.

[imavoter]

6. I love DU

I will keep in touch.
I can't log in all the time,
I'll have more time than normal
waiting around in the hospital

[Walleye]

7. Stay strong. Hoping for a recovery.

I understand about the necessity of cat litter. Best of luck.

[imavoter]

9. Thanks.

I love my critters for sure.
They certainly are helping me
through this.

[sprinkleeninow]

8. L💜VE and strong 🙏

[imavoter]

10. thank you

[MLAA]

11. Sending love and healing energy for you both 😻

Keep us posted when you can.

[imavoter]

13. I will.

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They've ordered a specialist
that hasn't appeared yet, but
at least we know why he's
ill now. The ball is rolling to recovery.
I'm crossing my fingers he won't need surgery.

[MLAA]

15. Keep asking the Docs questions until you are satisfied.

Husband had open heart surgery past summer. I learned to question them and make sure they coordinated and spoke with each other.

[imavoter]

16. I'm not shy

and I don't play around.
I have a reputation in my family
that I'm the one you want
In the hospital. Lol

I do ask questions, and take notes.
...and read legitimate research.

[safeinOhio]

12. Doing what you got to do.

Stay safe and feel free to share. A problem shared is a problem cut in half.

[imavoter]

14. DU therapy is part of my plan.

[sprinkleeninow]

20. We're always open!

💜

[imavoter]

32. *hugs* n/t

[TygrBright]

17. Let us know how you and your husband are doing- you're not alone with this. n/t

[imavoter]

31. Thanks

I just now back up at the hospital.
Y'all are great.

[murielm99]

18. Love and prayers

to you and your husband.

[imavoter]

33. Thank you.

We'll take all the prayers

[RestoreAmerica2020]

19. Sending you good vibes..watch this, was posted on DU awhile back

Paz ..

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://m.youtube.com/watch%3Fv%3DkbJcQYVtZMo&ved=2ahUKEwj-hO6O5pvoAhUSop4KHWsdDh4QwqsBMAB6BAgIEAQ&usg=AOvVaw0svNaEOFstydk6owMrz2wd

[sprinkleeninow]

23. I just sobbed thru this. As if a prayer, reaching up to Heaven. The unquenchable human spirit.

Thank you. 💜

[imavoter]

34. Thank you. n/t

[RestoreAmerica2020]

35. De nada

Paz

Ps. y

[Heartstrings]

21. Healing and healthy vibes sent.....

[imavoter]

37. Got 'em

[Dem2theMax]

22. I'm in doctor imposed self isolation.

And I live alone and I don't have pets. And I don't have to take care of a sick spouse. But I can tell you that as stressful as it is, if you just do the basics right now, being mindful and careful of your own health, it can be done.

I'm sure once you have your husband home, the stress will go down considerably. And at least you will have each other to keep each other company.

In the meantime, if possible, make plans with your husband on how to stay in touch if they do not allow you to come to the hospital to see him.

If he feels up to reading, take some books or magazines that can keep him company. Books and magazines that you can toss afterwards so you don't have to worry about bringing germs home.

We ARE in Bizarro world right now. As someone else on DU said, 'this is my first pandemic and I'm learning as I'm going.' I wish I could give credit to the DU'er who said it.

It's a learning curve. It's going to be a long one. I am grateful that we have each other here. We get to lean on each other, we can share information, we can give each other much-needed laughter. Together, we will get through this.

So you hang in there. Take care of you and the pets while the hospital takes care of your husband. Please try to get some good sleep.

Stay safe!

[imavoter]

36. Thanks.

unfortunately, we know how to handle
being in the hospital.

I'm keeping it simple for sure.

One foot in front of the other right now.

Be well

[littlemissmartypants]

24. Stay encouraged, imavoter. This may sound like a simplistic solution

But I really want you to just breathe. Nice and deep and tell yourself you are strong and good and this too shall pass. Know you are loved.

❤lmsp

[imavoter]

38. Thank you so much.

Only watching enough news to
stay informed...too much news is crazy making.

I do have some breathing things I can do.
Thanks for the reminder.

[Fla Dem]

25. Sometimes we feel like we've been given more than we can handle

But you sound strong, have a sense of humor and most of all friends and family. We’re here for you too! I hope everything turns out well for your husband and he’s back home with you real quick.

[imavoter]

39. I'm hoping sooner than later

but not as quick as I'd like.
We'll get there

[PoliticAverse]

26. Best wishes to you! n/t

[imavoter]

40. Thank you n/t

[calimary]

27. I just realized something:

Here is yet another reason why this crazy online hangout is so wonderful.

While many of us are either holed up at home, worried about getting sick, or worried about friends or family who are sick, this place is here.

We’re not completely isolated because we have DU!

It’s a way to stay connected, and Thank Heaven for that!

I’ll never forget that comforting reminder from DUer Skittles awhile back: “someone’s always here.”

[imavoter]

41. It was late, and I was tired and worried.

I was able to get some rest, but
he's still trying to feel better this morning.
Work in progress.

I knew where to go

[NBachers]

28. Any time, day or night- come here and be with us- we will never desert you.

[imavoter]

44. Thank you for

your kind words.

[NBachers]

45. You're welcome. I'm calling in sick to work today, because I've got symptoms, and I'm home in place

[hamsterjill]

46. Take care of yourself.

Keep us posted. Rest. Fluids. Rest. Fluids.

[NBachers]

48. Time for another nap!

[imavoter]

61. How are you feeling now n/t

[NBachers]

62. I'm pretty much over the symptoms, and feeling fine. My doctor has cleared me to go back April 1.

[Sea Turtle]

29. ((((HUGS))))

And good move on the cat litter.

[imavoter]

42. for sure n/t

[duforsure]

30. Stay safe

And be careful. You've always got us here to talk too if they do shut down visitation everywhere in hospitals. You and your husband are in my prayers.

[imavoter]

43. Thanks for the prayers.

[hamsterjill]

47. Stay safe and take care of yourself.

Wishing you all the best from a fellow Texas Dem!!!!

[imavoter]

55. Howdy and thanks

👍

[shenmue]

49. hi-5

[imavoter]

56. Back atcha

[bluestarone]

50. Will be Thinking of you and Hubby

You sound like YOU know what your doing!! DU is behind you all the way!! Best of luck!

[imavoter]

57. I muddle through

I just am ready for a little less drama.

[dewsgirl]

51. Hang in there..

[imavoter]

58. Thanks n/t

[imavoter]

52. Thanks all

I just got home from the hospital.

I hate leaving him, but I had to get home for rest. It's about a 40 minute drive.

It's going to be a long week.
He's got a long road ahead, but he'll get there.

[wnylib]

53. Wishing you strength to get through

and health to you and your husband. Continue being careful and safe.

[imavoter]

54. Yes.

We have all I need at home for now, so we are ok on supplies.
And weirdly enough, since he is at the hospital, we'll use less at home.

I will go nowhere except home and hospital.
I stayed in his room all day and brought my lunch from home, because
there is no way in hell that I'm hanging out in a cafeteria.

My hope is we can get him home as soon as possible on a pic line with meds
so we can get him home on isolation before the hospital is full of
CV patients and prevent him from getting it.

Pray for quick recovery.

[wnylib]

59. I will.

[imavoter]

60. update: he's not as sick as they thought!!!!

Cross fingers he'll be home tomorrow.

He only needed 7 days supportive care for his underlying conditions...
and is not ill.

I'm so relieved.

Thanks all.

[The Magistrate]

63. Very Glad To Hear That, Ma'am

That's the kind of news to hear.

Best wishes to you and yours.