Disgust, frustration and Knitterly stuff.

Chel · 08-20-2007, 09:56 PM

The last couple of months have been pretty difficult...
More than any one thing, it seems to be a culmination of things. My only sibling is moving away. I work 2 jobs basically because I need to. My moms disabled and I am her sole caregiver. she has ongoing medical problems that I won't go into, but the last time she was in the hospital they discovered a tumor in her intestine. Surgery for her is risky at best due to other health concerns. Still we get by.

Tonight she called me telling me she didn't feel "right". I rushed home and drove her to the hospital. she had called her Dr. when she started feeling really bad and the Dr said she would see my mom at the hospital tonight. We arrived at 5:30 pm. Three and 1/2 hours later the Dr. walks in and wants to know why we waited so long to come in. I explained that we had been there ER since 5:30 and had not been seen. The Dr goes in the back and tries to get a room so she can examine my mom herself. No room at the inn. They told the Dr. that they had no rooms available and she might want to go to another hospital as it would be 3-4 more hours before they "think" they might find a spot for her. After much discussion, its decided that my mom will go home tonight, and be at the Dr's office at 9 am tomorrow.

Meanwhile, I have some super special yarn I have been coveting. I have looked at TONS of patterns and can't find any to do this yarn justice. I worked on it for the entire time I was at the hospital and decided I just really didn't like the look of it. Back to the frog pile for the 6th time.

I feel a combination of

,

and

and just don't know what to do about it.

Chel · 08-21-2007, 03:01 AM

OH...I forgot to mention...

When we left the hospital, I informed the person who does the intakes. She said it was fine, go ahead and go. I also informed her that if we received a bill, or if our insurance company was billed for this visit then I would make sure they were outted for making fraudulent claims.

I was a tad angry. Still am.

stitchwitch · 08-21-2007, 03:33 AM

bailsmom · 08-21-2007, 03:59 AM

Oh hon, I'm so sorry you are having such a rough time right now.

ER's suck.

You are in my thoughts and prayers as well as your mother.

Eat some ice cream!! It'll take the edge off at least for a little while anyway.....

Chel · 08-21-2007, 04:08 AM

Seriously. How did you know I was eating ice cream?
Cold Stone Creamery is amazing.

Thanks for the support guys.

Ronda · 08-21-2007, 11:42 AM

Kaydee · 08-21-2007, 02:06 PM

marykz · 08-21-2007, 02:12 PM

hugs for you kiddo- I know it is so hard to be the one who has to take care of everything. I really hope the doc appt goes ok this morning. and if you get a bill from the ER, I would raise h*ll about it.

ps- Cold Stone Creamery IS the best.... yum.....

Chel · 08-21-2007, 02:21 PM

Well I woke up this morning with a little more perspective.
I called my brother and he is coming over tonight so I can attend Knitting Group. We are heading out to the appointment soon. I am going to call the insurance company and have them make them aware of what happened last night so they don't pay out.

I have come to expect these things with mom. I think I was more upset over not finding a pattern to do this yarn justice! LOL The stuff with Mom I tend to take in stride since I can't do much about it. But my knitting? Different story. LOL Okay. Can you tell I woke up in a better mood?

Thanks guys.

Sharly · 08-21-2007, 03:15 PM