In case you guys have noticed I'm not in car seats as much lately...

[Joolsplus2]

DH had to go into the hospital yesterday at noon with what he thought was a heart attack (which I didn't believe because he's in good shape and goes to the Dr all the time and doesn't have but a small risk for one, but he's almost 60 and has a family history of it, so it's not out of the question....)... well, they hooked him up just like it was a heart attack, but they didn't seem to think that was the problem, either... so they started to check him for every infectious disease they could think of... but nothing.

Well, unfortunately it was a heartburn issue, esophogeal/GI Bleed, and the blood thinners for the possible heart attack made it WAY worse :(. His bp dropped to nothing this morning and he needed transfusions. I don't know whether to feel guilty or relieved that I wasn't with him to see that... :(. Anyway, he's on the mend, they will probably cauterize the bleed (he said, but he's also on some pain drugs and details aren't his forte to begin with, so maybe?) and hopefully he can come home tomorrow. Fortunately I have a slew of SAHM neighbors and some teenage girls that are more than willing to help out, so things are pretty much normal here for the kids, except of course they miss their dad!

Anyway, phew! Just a word of wisdom, he wasn't really having 'heartburn' symptoms...it was some coughing at night, but not any major burning (he used to have that bad, so it was different so it didn't seem the same disease)... he thought it was bad allergies or a lung issue... but he hurt below his breastbone (and my mom heard that, she's a nurse, and said, has he had a barium xray? sounds like a GI problem...oh, she's smart!)

[JTsMom]

Wow, how scary! I'm so glad to hear he's getting better though. Many wishes for a speedy recovery for DH, and :hug: to you.

[niccig]

Oh, I hope he gets better and is home soon. How scary for everyone.

[Piglet]

Wishing your DH a speedy recovery! How scary! Hugs,

[salsah]

so sorry to hear that you are going through this. i hope he recovers quickly.

[wencit]

Yikes, Julie! Hoping your DH is 100% better soon!

And yeah, I did notice that you weren't in car seats very much lately and wondered where you were!

:hug5:

[Emmas Mom]

Sending you guys lots of P&PT. :hug:

[ThreeofUs]

Oh, my goodness! Sounds like a scare and a half for you and your DH! I'm so sorry you're having to go through this, but glad to hear it wasn't a heart attack after all. Here's hoping he comes home soon with all problems solved.

[new_mommy25]

Sorry to hear about your DH. I hope he gets better soon. I'm glad you have lots of help. ((((hugs))))

[trales]

I hope they can fix it quickly and painlessly.

[mom2binsd]

Julie,

Hope he's feeling better very soon and glad to hear you've got lots of help with the kids...I know if any of us lived close by we'd be there in a heartbeat (no pun intended!)

[MontrealMum]

How scary! I hope they fix him up quickly and he's feeling better in no time. Glad to hear you've got a good support system there to look after all of you. :22:

[BillK]

Yikes Julie! I hope everything works out and he's home and back to normal soon.

[hellokitty]

I hope your DH is ok, good thing that your mom was around to give her advice!

[saschalicks]

Hugs to you and DH.

I have the same cough issue w/my acid reflux. I knew it was bad several weeks ago when the cough came back. The OB put me on Nexium b/c the 3 Pepcid AC a day weren't doing anything. Get this my ins won't cover it until my doctor writes a letter as to why I need it. :32: If only I could cough up a lung in their face.

I feel for your DH that kind of thing is so painful and hard to explain. I'm glad to hear all will be OK and he'll be home soon. One cheer for your mom too!

[KrisM]

Yikes! I hope he's better and home soon!

[karolyp]

Huge Hugs to you and your DH. I hope he heals quickly and feels better soon.

[Mommy Of A Little Angel]

Yikes that is scary! I am glad he is on his way to recovery! Keeping you all in my thoughts!!

[kijip]

:hug: Big hugs to your DH and your whole family as you deal with this issue.

[pastrygirl]

How scary! I'm glad he's on the mend!

[Wife_and_mommy]

Jools,

So sorry to hear about your DH. Hope he's on the mend soon and quickly.

:hug: Hugs:hug:

[bubbaray]

I'm so sorry to hear your news, Julie. All my best wishes for your DH's speedy recovery and for a quick return to your family's normal routine!

Hugs

[elliput]

Lots of get well vibes for your DH, Julie. I am glad to hear that he could be headed home tomorrow. :hug: :hug:

[sunriseiz]

Jools, so glad you DH is going to be ok and I'm sorry for your scare. I am glad you got everything checked out...my DH DID have a heart attack not long before DS was born and the symptoms were not classic. We are very blessed that he is still here enjoying our children.

I'll be thinking of you guys as your DH recovers and things settle down for you guys.

[KBecks]

Oh, I hope he gets better soon! How scary for both of you.

[SnuggleBuggles]

I hope everything is ok!

Beth

[Corie]

I hope he has a speedy recovery!!

[hez]

:hug: :hug: :hug:

I hope he's healing well and is home very soon!

[lorinick]

Jul sorry to hear about your husband. I hope he gets better soon. I did wonder where you were. I'll keep your family in my prayers.

[jamsmu]

so glad its not a heart attack!

[HannaAddict]

I hope he is healing and feels better soon. Positive thoughts to you and your family. Take care.

[lisams]

How scary. Sending positive thoughts your way that he has a quick and smooth recovery.

[strollerqueen]

Julie, I'm so sorry! Sending you and your family good wishes for a speedy recovery.

[calv]

I'm so sorry to be reading this Julie! Thank you so much for the heads up/warning! Please know my thoughts and prayers are w/your family. {{{{{ }}}}}

[Joolsplus2]

Thanks everyone. I think yesterday was the worst day, he sounded a lot better last night on the phone. He thinks they said his esophagus is pretty shreaded, though (from his sore throat to the pain he felt below his breastbone), so I hope it's not a major matter to heal it up :( (still, yeah, WAY better than a heart attack, all things considered). I have even more babysitters coming over to help, so besides the frantic cleaning I'm doing for them, I'm pretty relieved :love-retry:

[Happy 2B mommy]

Julie,

Glad to hear that your DH is recovering and will be home soon. How scary for all of you! Lot's of good, healing vibes heading your way from Wisconsin.

[hillview]

HUGS -- positive thoughts to you and DH!!
/hillary

[brittone2]

I'm so sorry that your family is going through this. I'll keep your DH in my thoughts and I am sending him speedy recovery vibes :)

[casey0729]

sending lots of good thoughts your family's way. Stop cleaning!!

[TraciG]

I hope he feel's better very soon !

[missym]

How scary for all of you! I'm glad the doctors figured out what's wrong, and I hope your DH is feeling better soon. :hug:

[TahliasMom]

when i was under a lot of stress I also had what I thought was a heart attack so I can relate. i was also misdiagnosed and it casued a lot of issues and extended hospital stay. It ended up being just really bad heartburn and uclers. speedy recovery to your dh. hugs to all of you.

[elektra]

So sorry to hear that. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[Kungjo]

Hope he feels better soon. Glad to see you have help.