Anyone following my blog has heard me talk about my best friend Kristina. This girl is like a sister to me, and in turn I am a godmother to her children and call them my honorary nieces and nephews. She also just had the most beautiful baby girl a few weeks ago who I recently posted photos of.
We have been through so much together. We lived together in a little three bedroom house with her, her husband, her brother in law (who I was dating), me, and four kids... With the occasional couch crasher... We've been on so many road trips... We've been there for each other when we need a friend. She is my family.
Last night she was admitted to the hospital because she was coughing up blood, and after running some tests they found that she had multiple bloodclots in her lungs. After an hour or two she was moved to the ICU because her heart rate was spiking and they were doubling her medication. She was put on blood thinners and told she has a 30% chance of dying.
She was texting me telling me how scared she is, and how she fears her new baby wont ever know her. It broke my heart and I just kept telling her that she's going to be fine, and she needs to try not to stress too much (which is hard!) because she'll get better faster if she doesn't. I was also texting her husband who was scared to death as well.
I don't know what I would do if I lost her. So I need anyone who can to send good thoughts, healing energies, love, and prayers if you're the praying type. I love her so.
Update as of 11:00AM on 9/28/12: Her husband texted me to say they let him sit in on rounds and listen to them discuss her case. They have nothing but good things to say. They will be moving her out of ICU today, and are letting her start eating again. They're also going to let her see and feed her newborn, and they're switching her medication so she can go home earlier than previously thought. She texted me to say her legs are negative for clots, breathing is better, and heartrate is down. Please keep sending the good thoughts/energies/prayers/love for a speedy recovery! We all need her in our lives.
I'll be thinking of both you and your friend today, and hoping for the best. Be sure to update us!
ReplyDeleteSending positive vibes her way!!
ReplyDeleteSorry I'm new here but I read this and how awful! I just sent a prayer her direction! And unfortunately you're right, quit stressing but so super hard to do!
ReplyDeleteSharing and sending all my good vibes! Kristina is such a sweetie, and an amazing person. My thoughts and prayers are with her and her family. Be Blessed!!
ReplyDeleteYou have all the loving thoughts and prayers I have to give today. I will be thinking of you and her and her family.
ReplyDeleteMy heart goes out to you and her family. I hope the doctors are able to remove the clots and Kristina heals quickly. Sending hugs, good thoughts and lots of love!
ReplyDeleteI'm the praying kind - I will say one for her and her family, and one for you too. Try to stay as strong & positive as you can!!
ReplyDeleteCount me in for prayers! Keep us posted.
ReplyDeletePositive thoughts your way. I know how scary that can be. Lots of postivness towards you.
ReplyDeleteYou'd better believe I'm gonna pray!
ReplyDeleteoh honey, so much prayers, healing and love to you and her and her family!
ReplyDeleteKeeping them and you in my thoughts :)
ReplyDeletesending her all the love and light i can and a few added prayers for good measures
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So glad to hear the update-- but yes will definitely keep praying for her. Friends like that are one-in a million
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh that is definitely scary! My thoughts and prayers are with you both, and her family. Glad to hear about the update!
ReplyDeleteoh my goodness i dont know what i would do if that happened to a friend of mine! pleased to hear she is on the mend though hope it contunues to be good news!
ReplyDeleteI will keep all of you in my prayers. Stay strong and have faith. Everything will work out.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! Glad to hear that she's doing better but I'll still send my prayers!
ReplyDeleteVery scary! Glad to hear she is doing better and things are looking up!
ReplyDeleteMy thoughts and prayers are with your friend & her family, as well as to you. You are so right to try to keep her spirits up. Attitude is so much a part of healing. You are a good friend.
ReplyDeleteSending out prayers. How scary, Angie! I know y'all have been beside yourselves with worry. Thanks for the update, and I will continue to pray for Kristina.
ReplyDeleteOh that must have been so scary! I'm glad she'll be okay and I hope she can be home soon xo
ReplyDeleteHey Angie,
ReplyDeleteI'm sending good energy Kristina's way! In an effort to make things better, I'll tell you that my own sister was admitted to the hospital in July for the same reason. They did the same thing for her as Kristina (with an added tranquilizer for the distress she was experiencing... and some pain killers). After they discharged her, she had to inject blood thinners for a while and completely change her diet to go with the medication. After a few weeks, the clots dissolved. My sister is doing fine now, and her energy levels are starting to get back to normal. I feel confident that Kristina can get through this, especially after reading the good news you added to the post. I'll continue to keep her in my thoughts. And keep us posted!
Mary