Tuesday, March 11

A Quick Update

For those of you who haven't heard through Amber's blog or facebook, I've been going through a pretty rough time in the last few weeks. Scott, Kalia and I have all had chest colds for almost a month this winter and two weeks ago on Thursday I started to take a turn for the worse. By Monday (last week) Scott took me in to emergency where I was addmitted to the Boundary Trails hospital for treatment of pneumonia. I was in the hospital for five days on IV and heart moniters (due to other complications as well that I will go into at a later time) and released after being sent to St Boniface for some specialized tests on Friday. Though I have been home now for a few days, there has been little improvement and my doctor said that I will have a long road of recovery ahead. I can hardly do anything for myself, so taking care of Kalia is out of the question and we have needed around the clock help becuase of Scott going to work. He is just getting over his own bronchil infection as well and Kalia is on medication for a middle ear infection, eye infection, and prevention of her getting as sick as Scott and I have been. I am using my sister's laptop right now for this post as I don't even have energy to get up off of the couch and sit at the computer desk. Please pray for me and my family and that things will get better soon. This is not only a physical struggle but an emotional one as well. It is hard for me to not be able to take care of my little girl and she also doesn't understand why I cannot do things with her. I just wanted to quickly thank everyone so far for their prayers, calls and visits to show support. Also for those who have sent flowers, gifts, food and cards. When I feel up to it, I will write up a more detailed "report" of everything that has happened, and get in contact with more of you personally. For now, I still appreciate all of your notes and comments. Scott checks them for me and lets me know of all of your well wishes.

10 comments:

Wenona said...

I'm so sorry that your family has had such a rough past few weeks. I am glad to hear that you are home and you have people helping you out. Take care of yourself as well as your little babe. I'll be praying for you to have a full recovery quickly as your due date is approaching quickly.
Take care!

Erica H said...

I am so so sorry. I think of you every single day and MANY times throughout the day. I'm praying you'll quickly recover. I can't imagine what you're fighting PLUS being almost 9 months pregnant. I will also pray that your spirits will be lifted and that you'll soon be able to go back to your usual routine with Kalia at home. Love you so much, sweetie! Rest up!

Lauren said...

Oh wow Brandi, I had no idea all this was happening! I'm so sorry you're all going through such a rough time, and like Erica said, at almost 9 months pregnant! I'll be praying for you and your family, get well soon!

Raquel said...

Praying for you guys! Love you all!

Janelle said...

i've been thinking about you so much as i had my own hospital visit this last week...but i kept thinking about how more stressful yours was!
i will be praying for energy & patience for you - i know that as we are moving slowly & still unable to take care of the girls, these are two things we need the most. not being able to be a Mommy is HARD. i hope to never take my health for granted again.
take it easy, don't feel guilty & just take in the amazing help/friends that surround you - they LOVE you, and feel it a privilege to help you out!!
HUGS!
p.s. too bad we don't live closer & we could hang out on the couch together! !:)

Stacey said...

Heather (my sister) told me about visiting you in the hospital. We have had some crazy flu through our house that seems to be sticking around. I've been worried about pneumonia myself, but my goodness! I feel so awful for you. Get better soon!

Christine said...

Praying that you guys feel better soon. Sucks not being able to take care of your family.

Trev and Rebekah said...

Praying for you. I am praying for Kalia too.

Erica H said...

Hey - how are you? You've been constantly in my thoughts! Hope you're on the mend...

Anonymous said...

Brandi, I check in on you almost daily. I've been praying for you. I do miss all the new baby updates. (And of course the Kalia updates!) Can't believe your new little one's arrival is so close. Just know that you and your precious little family are loved and prayed for in Florida.