Today was a lesson for staying calm. We had the plan and Ross stayed home to take me and get me admitted. Before we left the house at 8:30 AM, the hospital called and informed me that did not have a bed available and not to come to the hospital, they would call when one was available. Ugh again and so early.
So we saw, Di. He wrote the orders and then went to radiation treatment. It is in the hospital so I had them call up and see if by chance something was ready. No luck. So Ross and I decided to have some us time and have breakfast at the same time.
Down the road there is a little restaurant called "Alice's Restaurant". It was a pretty warm morning but breezy so we decided to sit outside and enjoy the nice morning. Ordered the specials. Can't go wrong with the breakfast special. I must have been hungry because I believe I cleaned my plate. Thank goodness for the meds to keep my stomach calm. I think they also helped keeping me calm thru this whole process and trying to get admitted.
Still no call so I had the brilliant idea to go to Rooms to Go and look at couches that we had been talking about and had decided we needed desperately and get them in the house before Thanksgiving. So we went shopping and found what we wanted. Signed the papers and we were out of there.
Still no call so back home and wait. There were several calls fro the hospital but still bed no available and would be probably not til Wednesday Am. So Ross decided to go back to work. Not an hour goes by and they call again and they wanted me to check in today and get ready so I would be available to start everything in the morning. I also had requested one of the two rooms that had a shower and it was a available but no guarantees it would be there in the morning. No problem, my bags were packed and in the car. So I drove myself to the hospital. Hauled my for computer, purse, make up bag and suitcase up to the third floor and waited some more because the room was not clean. Ross was amazed I was able to truck all my stiull up there all by myself. I am very resourceful when I need be.
There is a family room on this floor so I patiently waited. In the room also was a family grieving and waiting for a love one to pass over. It didn't seem like it would be long but I felt such sorrow for them, knowing what they were going thru and not really being able to say much since I was the intruder in the room.
There also was a call for security during this time. Three policemen showed up. Not sure what happened but they handled it quietly and very professional. So I was very glad in deed to get to my private room, with a view of the river and a shower. I was a happy lady.
Since they couldn't do an IV's until tomorrow I was a free women for the night and could move around freely. Not that I like trekking up and down the hall ways in my pajamas. Just not my thing.
Ross came after work. Had a little dinner with me and a good conversation before he needed to go and get some rest and take care of the pups. Good night my sweet prince.
Before I forget. Today Is Carl's 32nd birthday. He was home on Monday, baked his own cake and found a recipe for butter cream frosting. I told him this was what I used for icing all the time before canned icing came out. Sounds like I am dating myself. It is what it is and he is a gem. Hugs and Kisses to the birthday boy!!!
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