Thursday, October 29, 2009

A ride in an ambulance, was not on my agenda.

Country Living.

Well sometimes a day really does not go, the way you plan. A ride in an ambulance was definitely not on my agenda.
Yesterday I woke at 5.30am to find that because maybe the stage of my life and the time of the month, something was not right, I had haemorrhaged which was very scary.
DH phoned the Medical Centre emergency line .... 111. He did this and within half an hour the ambulance had whisked us down in time to catch the 7.15 am ferry. This is the ferry that DH normally catches and most of our friends were on the boat. Laying in the sick bay was not much fun, feeling like a drained out dish rag and looking like the colour of parchment.

So was so glad when the 35 minute ferry trip was over and the ambulance was waiting, to deliver us to Auckland hospital.
Our friend Nurse Jackie ( also a commuter ) rode with us and made sure that we were looked after once we arrived and we were lucky to have a room to ourselves, with a bathroom.
I was told I could not have anything to eat or drink, maybe a sip of water was all, if I needed.
A cup of tea would have been so nice as that was my normal way of starting my day.

After 8 hours of seeing three Doctors, explaining everything to each one, examinations, prodding and ultrasounds, I was so happy when they gave us the ok to go home.
DH spent the day doing work on his laptop at the little desk in the room and fielding lots of text calls from our friends, who were very supportive.

I was glad to get home, have a delicious meal cooked by DH, ( I was very hungry )
have a shower, and tuck myself into bed for a good nights sleep.
So now we wait for the results and hope that all will be well.

Dozing while waiting to see the Doctors.

I hope that you are having a great week

Hugs
Carolyn
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65 comments:

  1. Duchess of TeaOctober 29, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Darling Carolyn, what a scary ordeal, so glad you are home now. Take care darling, I will check up on you later.

    Love & Hugs
    Duchess

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  2. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 29, 2009 at 1:36 PM

    Oh, my, Carolyn, what a scare. Please keep us posted. I'm thinking of you. You have such a good husband. He must have been so worried.

    ((HUG))
    Marsha

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  3. Melissa MillerOctober 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    I am so sorry to read this news
    Carolyn. I hope and pray you get a good test result soon very soon.

    Feel Better. ~Melissa :)

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  4. koraleeOctober 29, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    oh my goodness.. that is so terrible..I hope all goes well for you. Wishing you lots of love and well wishes as you rest! Take care of yourself..sounds like you have a lovely friend and husband who are doing just that!

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  5. Draffin BearsOctober 29, 2009 at 2:00 PM

    Thank you very much Duchess and was so sweet of you to visit and your kind words.

    Hi Marsha,

    Thanks for visiting. My husband was really great and it was neat to have his support.

    Hi Melissa,

    After having the ultrasound scan, the Doctor said that she would see me in six weeks time ~ 6 weeks is a long time to have to wait. So I hope that I find out soon.
    Will let you know.

    Many thanks Koralee for your visit and your well wishes. This means so much to me, having friends like you all. I am so lucky.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  6. JoOctober 29, 2009 at 2:12 PM

    Oh my ~ how scary. I read your comment to Melissa ~ do you have to wait 6 weeks to find out any type of answer? That seems very odd.

    Your in my prayers ~
    Jo

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  7. Marsha @ Tattered ChickOctober 29, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    Carolyn, I agree, six weeks is a long time to wait. They should have the results of an ultrasound almost immediately.

    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  8. Pamela Terry and EdwardOctober 29, 2009 at 2:50 PM

    Bless your heart! What an experience! Do feel better. I'm sending good wishes your way!

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  9. UnknownOctober 29, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    Carolyn, oh no this is not what I expected to hear when I stopped over to your blog...I feel so very bad for you that you had to go thru all of that! You poor thing, rest up and let us know how you are doing!! I will send up some prayers for you and check back with you later...

    T

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  10. Draffin BearsOctober 29, 2009 at 3:23 PM

    Hi Jo,

    Yes, that is what the young Doctor said to us just before we were coming away. I think that I am going to want some sort of result before six weeks.
    Seems way too long to have to wait.

    I agree Marsha and I think that we will get our friend Nurse Jackie who knows people to see what we can find out.

    Thank you very much Pamela, very kind of you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  11. Draffin BearsOctober 29, 2009 at 4:01 PM

    Hi Tracey,

    many thanks for your kindness in visiting and your friendship.
    I appreciate your prayers.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  12. DoloresOctober 29, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Oh Carolyn, how awful. I do hope the tests come back with an "all OK." Keep up your strength.

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  13. Bella SinclairOctober 29, 2009 at 5:41 PM

    Oh my goodness, Carolyn! I am alarmed and so worried. I am sending you as much strength as I can. You are in my prayers. I do hope you get some answers soon and that there are no more scary episodes until you do. Take a lesson from our dear friend Renee. You are your best advocate. Do not be shy about demanding answers or tests just because of etiquette. Doctors are only human.

    Much love to you.
    xoxoxoxox

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  14. TaraOctober 29, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    How scary. I am glad to hear you are doing much better. It sounds like your Hubbie took excellent care of you. I hope things continue to improve and you make a healthy recovery asap!

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  15. DeannaOctober 29, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Dearest Carolyn, I am extremely sorry about your ordeal, but I understand the heavy, heavy menses and pardon the bluntness...the extremely huge bloodclots.
    Last January I had a similar ordeal and ended up in the emergency room at the hospital.

    The emergency doctor told me to take 800mg of IBUPROFEN every 4 hours to stop the bleeding. This slows the bleeding. AND PRAISE GOD IT WORKS!!!

    To help prevent you from getting anemic, take iron tablets, eat raisens, peanut butter, molasses.

    You are prehaps peri-menopausal and there is a great deal of information out on the internet about this unique time in a woman's life.

    I have chosen to do my best to not get a hysterectomy. It is very common for an MD to suggest that you get a hysterectomy if you have fibroid tumors (which sounds terrible, but most of the time they are non-cancerous) in the uterus. Most hysterectomies are done because of fibroids which are a major cause of heavy menses...so they say.

    There are natural progesterone creams to rub on your skin to help balance out being estrogen dominant. The estrogen is what causes fibroids to grow. Stay away from soy...it's a natural estrogen.

    I'm sorry to have rambled on, but if any of this can help you, may it do so.

    Carolyn, may you get to feeling so much better. Please, if you have any questions, I don't mind being asked. I'm not a doctor, but I have been personally challenged by peri-menopause.

    Thinking of you and praying,
    d

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  16. MillieOctober 29, 2009 at 7:58 PM

    Oh sweet Carolyn, I'm so sorry to hear this. I would send my wonderful Not Dr. McDreamy over on the next plane to fix you up, but his specialty is more guts than gynae. Let yourself be cared for by others dear girl, I'm sure it's time you were the caree not the carer. Do you think it might be a uterine fibroid playing up? You know they can emobolize them with coils now in Radiology to dimish the bleeding - a better option than surgery I reckon.
    Love your friend Millie ^_^

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  17. teddy bears Marin to VeniceOctober 29, 2009 at 9:24 PM

    Ohhh Carolyn,

    have been sorry a lot for happened!
    six to house and the love of your husband will now help you......from the news to us friends that we are distant.

    Best wishes of fast recovery Rosarita

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  18. Amanda (Small Acorns)October 29, 2009 at 10:07 PM

    Hi Carolyn
    I agree - 6 weeks is way too long to spend trying not to worry! I hope you're resting up and feeling a little more yourself today. I'm sure all will be well. Did DH cook again tonight? Take care xx

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  19. SusanOctober 29, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    oh my darling! that's terrible. I hope all is going well now! sending you lots of love and good wishes. take care, dear!
    *hugs*

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  20. Fabulously FrenchOctober 30, 2009 at 12:09 AM

    Cher Carolyn,

    What an awful experience, you must have been so scared.

    Please keep us posted.

    Take care,

    Leeann x

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  21. JeanneOctober 30, 2009 at 12:47 AM

    Keep well lovely one
    Love Jeanne♥

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  22. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 1:01 AM

    My dear...my dear...

    Ohhhhhhhhh my deararest!!!

    I am so sorry, so sorry!

    My heart is whit a your.

    I hope and pray really if you get a good test result...a lot and a soon very soon.

    KISSES my dearest a lot love and hugs!NI

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  23. Celestina MarieOctober 30, 2009 at 1:23 AM

    Oh Dear Carolyn, I am so sorry to see you in that hospital bed waiting on the doctors. I hope all the tests answers come quickly. So glad your hubby was there to take such good care of you. What a great guy!!And, you had a friend nearby too. What a scare. You are in my prayers for better days ahead. Take good care and rest.
    Hugs for you sweet friend.
    Celestina Marie

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  24. Tammy@T's Daily TreasuresOctober 30, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    So sorry to hear about your ordeal. I do hope that all will be well and that you will receive results back very soon. 6 weeks is definitely too long to wait. Take care and keep us updated! All the best to you, :) Tammy

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  25. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 2:27 AM

    Dear Carolyn! I hope you are feeling better and I hope you have nothing but good news from the doctors about the tests. If it isn't fabulous news I hope it's at least a very manageable situation.

    (((Hugs))) to you and your hubby. I'm sure he was very concerned about your well being.

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  26. JuneOctober 30, 2009 at 2:30 AM

    Oh Carolyn, I am so sorry to hear about this scary experience. You and DH must have been so worried. But you're home safe now and someone to take care of you. Your husband is a gem. Rest and get better.
    Hugs,
    June

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  27. stefanieOctober 30, 2009 at 2:52 AM

    poor thing,how scary, and then to ride a ferry, all scared, oh i hope everything will be ok, and they get results before six weeks, you take care of yourself

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  28. BumbleVeeOctober 30, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    hugs and all good wishes are flying your way Carolyn....hope it is sorted soon and you find out what the heck is going on... meantime..just rest...

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  29. UnknownOctober 30, 2009 at 4:22 AM

    Oh Carolyn!!! I am so sad to hear that you are ill and had to go to the hospital...I will be thinking of you and sending you prayers !!!

    Get plenty of rest and know we are all here for you!!!

    Hugs
    Diana

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  30. MonicaOctober 30, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    Oh my, dear Carolyn, hope you are better now and things goes well! Take care and enjoy being at home (and being cuddled by your DH!).
    Hugs,
    Monica and Kimxo

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  31. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 9:11 AM

    Many thanks for visiting Dolores and your kind words.

    Dear Bella,

    Thank you so much and yes, we can take a lesson from Renee.
    We will be talking to the Doctors to see what we can find out, hopefully before 6 weeks!
    thanks for your prayers.

    many thanks Sares, that is very kind of you.

    Dear Deanna,

    Thank you for your helpful note and good to hear what you had to say.
    It does seem to be quite a common thing having fibroids.
    My friend had the same problem and ended up having a hysterectomy.

    Dear Nurse Millie,

    Thanks for your offer of Dr Mc. McDreamy ... very kind.
    Lovely to have your medical expertise and I have a few friends that are Doctors and nurses, so neat to have all this wonderful help and advice.
    I saw some very lovely Doctors and yes, that is what it looks like -
    a uterine fibroid playing up after having the examinations and scans.

    thank you very much Rosarita, your words are lovely and thanks for visiting.

    Hi Amanda,

    Hopefully it won't be six weeks ~
    we will try and get some results sooner. Maybe the young Doctor was giving the longest time?
    No I cooked dinner Thursday, Martin came home at 6pm and wanted to cook, but I had everything under control ~ I am feeling okay, thanks.

    thanks dear Susan for your good wishes, love and visiting me today.

    Many thanks Leeann and I will keep you posted.

    thank you very much, Jeanne.

    Dear Ni,

    I appreciate your visit and your kind words, thank you very much.
    You are a lovely friend.

    Dear Celestina Marie,

    Thank you so much for your friendship and kind words.
    Your prayers are much appreciated.

    Many thanks Tammy for your visit and well wishes and I will keep you updated.

    Dear TattingChic,

    My dear husband was so anxious and worried and was great to have him beside me in the room.
    Thanks for visiting.

    Thank you dear June, lovely to have you visit and your kind words.
    It is great to be back home and glad that I did not have to stay in the night.

    thank you Stefanie, very sweet of you to come and visit and your kind words.

    Many thanks Vee and lovely to have your good wishes, flying all the way from Canada.

    Dear Diana,

    It is wonderful having so many beautiful and kind friends here. Even though I have not met personally, that does not seem to matter, I still call you my friends.
    Thank you, so very much!

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  32. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 9:15 AM

    Thank you so much Monica and Kim.
    Your kindness means so much to me.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  33. debra@dustjacketOctober 30, 2009 at 11:38 AM

    Oh Carolyn how totally scary for you and your husband. Rest up and I'm sure all will be well. Prayers and hugs darling.
    xxoxoxox

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  34. icandy...October 30, 2009 at 11:43 AM

    Oh, my sweet Carolyn,
    I'm very sorry to hear about you going through this. How are you feeling now? I can only imagine how scary that must have been for you both! Please know that you are in our prayers... wishing you a speedy recovery and I hope that you get to feeling better real soon!!
    Much love,
    Christina

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  35. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 12:24 PM

    Hi Dustjacket,

    It was a scary time! Many thanks for your hugs and prayers.
    I appreciate your friendship.

    Hi Christina,

    Many thanks for visiting, lovely to hear from you.
    I am still feeling very tired but glad to be home.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  36. Carol Schockling LaweckiOctober 30, 2009 at 12:51 PM

    ((((Carolyn)))) I'm very distressed to read about your scare. I'm sending hugs and healing thoughts and prayers. Please know I will be thinking about you. I hope you do get answers in 1 week and not 6 weeks. Hugs & Love, Carol L.

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  37. LisaOctober 30, 2009 at 1:50 PM

    Oh I am so sorry! I do so hope you get good news.
    Hugs and prayers, Lisa

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  38. DeannaOctober 30, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Dear Carolyn,
    I just remembered something else that I wanted to pass onto you.

    Since I am so close in age to crossing over into menopause, I am trying my best to not have a hysterectomy. I have read and also been told by my OBYN/GYNO that after menopause the fibroids will NATURALLY SHRINK on their own because the fibroids are estrogen fed.

    After menopause, the estrogen naturally lets up which leads to not feeding the fibroids!!!

    This is good news.
    God bless you,
    d

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  39. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Thank you so much Carol, that is very kind of you and I appreciate your healing thoughts and prayers.

    Many thanks Lisa, lovely of you to visit.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  40. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    Dear Deanna,

    that is good news.
    I now have an appointment next Friday to see a Doctor, so I hope that I can find out something more.
    Thanks for all your help, great hearing from someone that has gone down this road.

    Congratulations on your darling Grand baby, must be so wonderful.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  41. BellaRosaOctober 30, 2009 at 3:15 PM

    Carolyn amor, sending you hugs and good wishes, hope you are well soon and that this was nothing but 1 bad day. I am so glad your hubby was home with you and could look after you, giving you love and attention! be well soon dear friend. besos, Rose

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  42. Draffin BearsOctober 30, 2009 at 4:51 PM

    thank you dear Rose, I appreciate your kindness and friendship.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  43. RostroseOctober 30, 2009 at 11:34 PM

    Dear Carolyn, when I read the headline, I found that it was a bit alarming ... and your story was, too. So I also hope you will be okay again soon! (On the photo you are looking like the sleeping beauty of the fairy tale!)
    Hugs, Traude

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  44. susanOctober 30, 2009 at 11:53 PM

    Carolyn! What a scary experience (and frustrating). I hate that you have to wait for results and I will pray that you have peace of mind during the wait. Take care of yourself and let that sweet husband pamper you. I am sure the whole experience has left you physically and emotionally drained. Prayers and a hug...

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  45. Slices of Beauty...October 31, 2009 at 1:49 AM

    Cannot stand ambulances at all!

    Glad to read you are at home, sending you my love and prayers!

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  46. Haute WorldOctober 31, 2009 at 4:23 AM

    Oh no! That must have been quite a fright and what a way to start the day. I'm so sorry this happened, but hopefully everything will turn out to be ok. I'm glad you had so many people to help you and take care of you. Hope you still have a wonderful weekend ahead!

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  47. Wish on a WhiskerOctober 31, 2009 at 6:33 AM

    Carolyn~ My thoughts are with you. Take special care of yourself. ~Mandy

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  48. Lynda (Granny K)October 31, 2009 at 8:44 AM

    Dear Carolyn,
    So sorry to hear that you have had this awful experience. I hope you are feeling better again real soon.

    Sending get well wishes across the miles.

    Love Lynda, the bears and McTavish.

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  49. Winchester ManorOctober 31, 2009 at 9:25 AM

    Oh my goodness sweet friend!

    What a frightening ordeal, I do hope all is well with you. Thank goodness your husband was there to help you. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.

    Love and hugs,
    Karyn

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  50. UnknownOctober 31, 2009 at 11:40 AM

    oh my goodness, how scary! i'm so glad you're okay, but what an ordeal. i can't believe you had to take that long ferry ride too.
    i'm happy to hear that your husband is taking wonderful care of you.
    xox

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  51. Draffin BearsOctober 31, 2009 at 12:17 PM

    Dear Traude,

    thank you for visiting and your kind words. You are so sweet.

    Many thanks Susan, lovely to have your visit and your prayers and hugs are much appreciated.

    thank you Slices of Beauty.
    That is the first time for me in an ambulance.

    Thank you Haute Shopper, yes it was scary and glad to be home.
    I am having a great weekend and we have invited our friend Nurse Jacky and husband, around this afternoon to say thank you to her.

    Many thanks Mandy for your kindness and I am taking it easy.

    Lovely to have you visit, Lynda and thanks for your well wishes, all the way from England.

    Dear Karyn,

    thank you sweet friend, for your kindness and thoughts and prayers.
    It is great to have a friend like you.

    thanks Mademoiselle Frou-Frou,

    The ferry ride was ok, if it had of been more urgent, a helicopter could have taken me across and .... patient would be at the Hospital in about 10 minutes.
    thanks for your kind thoughts.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  52. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Carolyn - my goodness - somehow I missed this news. I am so very sorry this happened. It must have been scary to say the least.
    I do hope you are on the mend now and are being completely spoilt by all.
    Big healing hugs your way.
    x Suzi

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  53. Draffin BearsOctober 31, 2009 at 2:07 PM

    thank you so much Suzi, appreciate your healing hugs and I am feeling much better.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  54. Wanda LeeOctober 31, 2009 at 5:29 PM

    I THANK YOU FOR YOUR KIND COMMENT; IT MEANS ALOT! ~I'M SO GLAD THAT YOU ARE OK AND THAT YOU ARE FEELING BETTER! ..,

    UNFORTUNATELY I SPENT ANOTHER DAY AS WEAK AS A RAG; YET TONIGHT I SEEM TO BE IMPROVED/ WITH SEVERAL AMBULANCE TRIPS THIS SUMMER,I CAN WELL UNDERSTAND HOW YOU MAY HAVE FELT!.., TAKE CARE..,

    HUGS, SILKEN PURSE

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  55. Draffin BearsOctober 31, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    Thank you Silken Purse, for visiting and to hear your comments.
    I look forward to coming back to your blog.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  56. ~Lavender Dreamer~November 1, 2009 at 3:56 AM

    Oh, Carolyn! I have just read this! I hope you are feeling much better today. What a scary day but I'm glad for helpful people at times like this. Take care! I'll keep you in my prayers.

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  57. Draffin BearsNovember 1, 2009 at 8:35 AM

    thank you very much Diane, I appreciate you coming to visit and your welcome prayers.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  58. lapousmorNovember 1, 2009 at 9:52 AM

    Hi Carolyn!
    I just read your post and it looks like you are having a hard time.
    A chance you have got such a lovely hubby to look after you...
    Having to wait so much for your results must be very frustrating, but I guess you have no choice but be patient even if this little voice in your mind says : "I want to know NOW, I cannot wait longer".
    I will keep my fingers crossed for you, hoping all will be fine.
    Lots of hugs to you and your other half.
    XXXX
    Sophie.

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  59. Draffin BearsNovember 1, 2009 at 10:16 AM

    thank you very much Sophie, appreciate you visiting.
    Love to you and Malko and I hope that you are having a wonderful weekend.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  60. Jodie (everything vintage)November 1, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    Oh my gosh Carolyn! I'm so glad you are okay! The photo of you in the hospital bed was total reality...it made my heart sink! I wasn't expecting to read or see this when I came to check on you!
    Whew...I sure hope everything turns out fine. Scary. Keep us posted please...
    everything vintage

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  61. Draffin BearsNovember 1, 2009 at 2:45 PM

    Hi Jodie,

    Many thanks for visiting and I will keep you posted.
    Just coming to visit you now.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  62. C. JoyBell C.November 2, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    I am very frightened and sad to hear of such a frightening experience, Carolyn! I do hope that you will be in good health, always!

    May God's angels always be with you to comfort you, and God's loving hands cradle you into perfect health, always!

    love,
    Charity

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  63. Draffin BearsNovember 2, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    thank you very much, Charity ~ that is very kind of you.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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  64. French-KissedNovember 13, 2009 at 12:10 PM

    I can't believe I missed this post...your poor dear ~ I am guessing all is well as I have not seen anything to the contrary. I have several friends who have been through similar events and everything turned out OK--I am praying the same for you my dear friend. Lots of hugs,

    ~Jermaine~

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  65. Draffin BearsNovember 13, 2009 at 2:46 PM

    Thank you so much Jermaine, very kind of you.
    I am feeling well, thanks and I think that it is one of the things that can happen. I appreciate your kindness.

    Hugs
    Carolyn

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Thank you so much for visiting Draffin Bears.
It always makes me happy to read your comments
and I look forward to visiting you.


Carolyn xx

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