Great News!!!! Small update on my parents. Posted: 02-20-08 16:30pm
So most of last year my mom was in and out
of the hospital due to her heart
conditions. Her last surgery seemed to
have finally worked! She's on a bunch of
meds, but they've decided she can stop
taking 2 of those, and they've lowered the
dose on another pill. She had a pace maker
put in last year, and they said she might
be able to have that shut off, so this is
a huge deal! My mom looks fantastic! She's
energetic like she used to be, and she's
also lost weight. Before she was unable to
lose weight, she retained so much
fluid.....but she's lost around 60 or so
pounds since her last bout in the
hospital. I am so happy for my mom. I was
beginning to think she'd never be her old
self again.
My dad is still recovering from his
cardiac arrest and heart attack, and he's
not his old self anymore, but he's not
doing too bad. He gets tired easily and he
can't do a whole lot, like the simple
things we take for granted (opening your
bottled water, for example) His mood seems
to be pretty chipper tho. I guess my dad
isn't that young strong guy I've known my
whole life...age has definitely taken a
toll on him.
He is doing rehab a few times a week, and
I think that's great for him. He wants to
get one of the exercise bikes they have
for home now. I'm glad to see that he
hasn't given up, and he wants to work at
his strength.
In other news, Adriana is almost 2 and I
don't even know where that time has gone.
It seems like just yesterday she was born,
and now she's a toddler. Talking in
complete sentences, counting, dressing
herself, putting her own shoes on and just
being her sassy little self. Who knew
babies were born with an attitude!
Since I've gotten back from Mexico I
haven't had much time to read or post
much, but congrats to all the new mommies
who've given birth....and to the ladies
that are due soon, I hope you all have a
fast and safe delivery!
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tigresacanela24
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Posted: 02-20-08 16:33pm
I'm glad to hear that your parents are
doing better and it's good to hear from
you!!!
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Emma2
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Posted: 02-20-08 16:34pm
wow thats good news.......happy for you
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Bridget
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Posted: 02-20-08 16:35pm
that is fantastic about your mom!
hopefully your dad will get better with
time, but it's just great that he's here.
i can't believe adriana is almost 2. we
need pictures!
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hopefulmjz
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Posted: 02-20-08 16:51pm
Thanks for reading the story ladies!!
I have high hopes that my dad will get
better with time. And your right,
B....it's great that he's even here. I'm
so thankful for that!
Him and Adriana were at the clinic with my
mom yesterday and he brought Adriana down
to see me at work! He's so good with her!
I got her pics taken over the weekend,
I'll post them as soon as I get 'em! I got
the smile by wire, so they will come in
before the actual prints.
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-Tanya-
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Posted: 02-20-08 17:43pm
Almost two? No way!
I'm so glad to hear that your parents are
doing better Mandi!
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Eyes Wide Shut
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Posted: 02-20-08 17:45pm
I'm glad they're both going up hill!!
You're so strong to manage them AND
Adriana!!!
Sarah
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sick_mama17
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Posted: 02-21-08 02:22am
glad they are doing so well, your mum lost
60 pounds wow!
wow im glad you parents are doing awesome!
Glad to see you around a bit. Crazy how
fast time flies. You need to post pics of
adriana! My son turns 3 this august and
jordynne is already alost 14 mths old and
its just crazy.
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Willa Weintraub
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Posted: 02-21-08 09:36am
Wow thats awesome Mandi! I'm very glad to
hear that!
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Posted: 02-21-08 10:02am
That's great to hear! I hope that your dad
continues to improve.
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Posted: 02-21-08 10:32am
That is a great update!! I hope things
continue to go so well!
I can't believe she is almost 2. That is
crazy. It's just about time for #2.
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OctoberBaby06
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Posted: 02-21-08 10:49am
That's great news! We need some Adriana
pictures!!
