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[lunabee34]

1. Emma's lumbar puncture on Tuesday was a bit of a nightmare. They told her not to eat, only clear liquids, and made her arrive at the hospital at 11:30. Then they didn't do the procedure until like 2:00. So she was starving and cranky and anxious. Then when they were finished, they told her she had to stay at the hospital for another two hours and lay flat at which point she lost her shit and had a little meltdown. They didn't get home until 5:30. She was fine when she got home, and I thought that was the end of it, except she felt like crap yesterday. Every time she sat up or stood up, her head hurt. And she didn't want to eat. And she is the absolute worst patient ever--makes everything worse for herself and everyone else, so everyone was just miserable. Fiona ended up in the kitchen crying at lunch time. Then last night after I went to bed, she got really nauseated and spent several hours thinking she was going to throw up. Today, she is no longer nauseated, and her head is marginally better, but she still feels like crap and can't sit or stand up without her head starting to hurt.

I've spoken to the doc who did the procedure, and all this is within the realm of normal for after having a lumbar puncture. She just has to wait it out and will get slowly better.

I feel so bad for her. I know this test is the right thing to do; it's the next step in diagnosing her nerve damage, but I feel distinctly misled in terms of how significant the recuperation could potentially be, especially since I'm having surgery tomorrow morning.

2. I couldn't go with her on Tuesday because I had to go do my pre-op stuff at a different hospital in a different town. I'm having surgery to remove the lymph node tomorrow morning.

3. Also Sammy has to go to the vet today because he's been all wheezy and sneezy and horrible breathing. Because of course he has.

4. I've been reading your journals but not commenting on them. Love to you all!

5. All prayers for us all welcome.

Comments

[musesfool]

I'm so sorry you are going through it right now. *hugs*

[independence1776]

I'm sorry. *hugs* for everyone. Best wishes for your surgery.

[teaotter]

*fingers crossed* for all of you (even Sammy!) for a speedy recovery.

[jackandahat]

Thinking of you all, I hope your surgery goes well and Emma is recovered quickly. <3

[china_shop]

but I feel distinctly misled in terms of how significant the recuperation could potentially be

Ugh, that's awful. I'm so sorry!

*hugs and hugs and best wishes to you all* <33333

[thistleingrey]

Best wishes to both you and Emma for swift recoveries from your respective procedures.

[minoanmiss]

*sends so many hugs*

Can you or someone freeze Gatorade in a shallow tray, smash it, and give a cup of the resulting chips to Emma? She can eat them slowly till they all melt or she's had enough, whichever comes first.

[lunabee34]

You are a genius.

[corvidology]

Take care petal! ♥

[kass]

Oh gosh. This is a LOT. Holding you and yours in prayer.

[slightweasel]

Man, that is all so ROUGH. You guys are in my thoughts for sure. 💜💜💜💜

[zulu]

That's awful! Everything happening at once only adds to the stress. I hope Emma's symptoms improve quickly, and that your procedure goes smoothly, and that Sammy is okay.

[sheafrotherdon]

Going by a friend's experience, a bad headache when someone stands after a lumbar puncture can mean leaking spinal fluid. I'm so sorry she's experiencing this!

Sending you lots of warmth and hugs for tomorrow, and fingers crossed for good news.

[lunabee34]

Fortunately it's not bad, just bad enough to be aggravating. The doc said she just has to wait it out. :(

[cathexys]

So sorry about Emma's lumbar puncture and best of luck for you tomorrow!!!!

[executrix]

Wot she said!

[sholio]

Oh noooo, that really is a lot. *sends good thoughts*

[gloss]

I'm thinking of all you ❤️

[umadoshi]

Yikes, poor Emma! It's awful that she wasn't more thoroughly informed about the procedure and after effects. >.<

I hope things go smoothly tomorrow!

*scritches Sammy*

[starandrea]

Prayers for all of you ♥ I love you and hope for good and better things all around.

[archersangel]

i hope everyone is doing better soon.

[lyr]

Ack! *hugs* I am sorry for all of this, and sending good thoughts your way.

[princessofgeeks]

Praying for you all. Sending love.

[spikedluv]

That sucks so hard for Emma! I hate when they don't give you the full story.

I hope your procedure this morning went well. *hugs*

[ivorygates]

<3

[amejisuto]

I'm so sorry I'm late, I didn't see this until today. I hope you and Emma are doing well. It sucks that you're both going to be feeling bad at the same time. Hope Sammy feels better too! I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

[timespirt]

Prayers to you all hon and good luck with the surgery tomorrow. Hope your daughter feels better quickly. Medicine sucks!

"HUGS" to all.

[chelseagirl]

I am so sorry about everything you're going through, you and all your family. *hugs*

(Also, I'm wildly behind on Dreamwidth, but came here to find you to say "omg, there's an article about Ouida on LitHub.")

[lunabee34]

Ooooh, what's the article? <3

[chelseagirl]

I'll dig it up next time I'm on my laptop rather than my phone.

[lunabee34]

*thumbs up emoji*

[chelseagirl]

Here it is: https://lithub.com/ada-calhoun-on-ouida-the-most-famous-lady-novelist-youve-never-heard-of/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Lit%20Hub%20Daily:%20June%2013%2C%202022&utm_term=lithub_master_list

If the link doesn't work, I think go to lithub.com and search for Ada Calhoun and Ouida?

[lunabee34]

Success! Thank you. :)

[lunabee34]

I'm friends on Goodreads with the guy featured in that article. After I posted a review or two of Ouida novels, he friended me, and we commented back and forth a few times on the site, but I didn't know anything about him except that he really likes Ouida. Very interesting to know.