Almost lost my grandmother the other night

Almost lost my grandmother the other night

Towards the end of last week her asthma kicked in and as usual, she refused to go to the hospital. Monday (FHs birthday) it got really bad and she still refused going to the hospital. My whole family had a huge fight over it because my Dad feels that if she wants to die to be with my grandfather, and she wants to do it at home, then she should be able to have that. I came home and was printing programs. I kept telling myself I would stop and go to bed, but I just kept going. A little after 3 my sister calls and tells me my grandmother is not responding. Thanks god I was awake. My sister said she stopped breathing, but by the time I got there she was breathing. She wouldn't respond at all though. She couldn't grab my hand. She couldn't open her eyes. She was drooling and gasping for air. I felt like it was the end. When we got to the hospital they put us in a consultation room, which is never a good thing. But since this post is long enough, I'll get to the point that she is now in ICU but doing much better. She came around. They said her lungs are not pushing out enough CO2, so the high levels made her unresponsive. She's in isolation so we have to wear gowns, gloves, and masks when we visit. It scares her so much.

Our wedding is Friday. Please say prayers that she will continue to recover. They said if she continues on this path they may be able to move her to a regular room tomorrow. I am hoping I'll be able to visit her before the wedding in my dress and give her her corsage to wear for the day. All she talks about is the wedding. My grandmother helped raise me. I'd be lost without her.

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OMG! I'm sorry to hear she's not doing well, but glad she's doing a little better.

If she helped raise you then I don't think she'll miss your wedding.

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Although its horrible that she's sick, its wonderful that she is doing better. The fact that you can see her in your dress before the wedding will mean the world to her, and she will have something to look forward to. It will be OK.

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I'm so sorry

I hope she continues to improve

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I will keep you & your family in my prayers. I am glad to hear that she's getting better. It would be so special if you could go see her in your wedding gown.

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Glad she's doing better. Prayers for a speedy recovery

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Oh Jenn, thank God you were awake and able to get her to the hospital ASAP! I'm glad to hear that she is doing better! She will be in my prayers for a speedy recovery!

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i hope she is feeling better!

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I am so glad to hear that she is doing better!!!
My Grandma and I are just as close. She helped raise me also because my Mom was a single Mom that worked 3 jobs to support her 3 daughters so my Grandma had us all of the time. She is 85 now and about 7 years ago she went through h e l l and back. We are so glad she is better now but she has fallen twice in the last 2 weeks. She is really starting to get shaky and unsteady. Luckily when she fell both times she didn't hurt anything major. She did crack a rib the first time and whack her leg the second time but thankfully no broken hip or anything like that. I pray every night that she will stay strong and not get sick before my wedding. I don't know what I would do if she couldn't attend my wedding... so I completely understand how you are feeling. If she can't make it to the wedding it would be wonderful if you could stop at the hospital in your wedding dress first so she could see you. She would carry that in her heart forever!!!! She is in my thoughts and prayers!!!! Wishing her a speedy recovery!!!

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oh jenn i am so sorry to hear about your grandmother... i am praying for her and your family!!

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OMG so sorry to hear about that. Ihope she gets better and you are able to visit her tommorow!

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I am very sorry she is in my prayers

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hope she is feeling better.. i think it would be wonderful if you went to see her on your wedding day in your dress... she would love that!!

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I am glad to hear that she is improving and I will keep her in my prayers

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My Grandma raised me too... I know what you are going through, my Grandma unfortunately passed away 1 month after I got engaged... Its so hard but just pray and be by her side as much as you can... I will keep her in my prayers, and Ill ask my Grandma to look over her.

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Your family are in my prayers!!! Wow, I really hope that she continues to improve.

My cousin had to visit my Grandfather in the hospital the day of her wedding.....they went afterwards and he was so excited to see them there.

prayers for you, your grandmother and all of your families!!!!!!

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Many for your grandmother, you and your family.

I pray that she is in a different room this way you can see her before the wedding. How nice would that be?

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I'm glad to hear she's doing better. I will keep your Grandma in my prayers. I'm sorry she wont be able to attend your wedding, but at least she's still here w/ you! I can relate, I don't know what I'd do if I lost my Grandma.