Thursday 29 December 2011

Hoping–Natalie

Last night when we went in to visit Natalie we found her asleep, this sleep was well needed as she has been in so much pain she has had very little of it these past few days, they have upped her pain relief and they seemed to have knocked her out. We hadn’t been there long before she awoke and the tears started falling. They have put her on Tramadol, something that both myself and my Mam already take for our pain and although they are very good they can knock you sideways so to speak.

Natalie is feeling a little sickly and dizzy from the new meds but if they can take away the pain she has got then it could be worth it. She managed to eat some dinner, a cheese omelette and said it was quite tasty so that was a bonus as normally hospital food is quite bland.

She also had a facial X-ray after we left yesterday afternoon so hopefully they will find the cause of what is happening with Natalie.

Natalie is very upset, worrying that her face will stay like it is at present but we have tried to reassure her that once the infection is under control she will start to see an improvement, sometimes things have to get worse to get better and that seems to be what is happening at the moment, the swelling looks as if it is going to the other side of her face but not as excessive.

I have everything crossed that she has had a good nights rest and when I get in to see her this afternoon I will see some improvement.

Thank you for all your thoughts and well wishes for Natalie.

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36 comments:

June Nelson said...

Tel her everyone is thinking of her Jak and I hope today there is a marked improvement xxxxxxxxxx

THERESA said...

I am sure she will be better today, we are all rooting for her!!
Hugs to you and family too, always difficult if something is wrong with our kids.
Will be back later to see how she's doing!!
lotsa luv

ladyannehoward said...

It is great that she has control over the pain but not nice that she is feeling so nauseous hopefully it will settle. I hope you find her much improved when you go later to visit.
Natalie will remain in my healing thoughts till we know she is better.
Love to you and Natalie
Lady Anne xx

mfc.melissamade2 said...

Oh Jak - I have been reading your posts and feel for Natalie! I'm keeping her in my thoughts for a quick recovery!!
(((hugs to you too)))
Melissa

Christine said...

Jak, sending prayers and positive thoughts your way for Natalie's quick recovery!

Craftie Annie said...

Give her all our best wishes for a speedy recovery! A big hug to the rest of you and I hope you see an improvement. Thoughts and prayers as always.
Love Ann xxxx

Anonymous said...

Hope Natalie is on her way to getting better now she is sleeping a little and will keep her in my prayers xx

Janice said...

Fingers crossed as you say! Jx

Dawn said...

Sleep is a great healer & if she's managing to eat too all the better! Lets hope the xray help with diagnosis!
Hugs
Dawn xx

Linda said...

Glad to hear that the meds are now controlling the pain and hope that Natalie managed to get a good night's sleep.
Fingers crossed that today will be the start of the road to a full recovery. (((HUGS))) to you all.

Hamrow said...

Glad Natalie has had a sleep. Let's hope the meds will control the infection and she is soon on the mend.

Eve

heidy said...

So glad she had some sleep and eat something,Jak.
Hope you have had some sleep too hun!
Thinking of you all!
XXX Heidy

Maryann Laursen said...

I sure hope, that today will be the day, when she´ll begin a very speedy recovery and she´ll soon be laughing about the pics, you´ve taken of her now. Ofcause she´s upsett about the look now, as none of us would like to look like this, but I really hope, it´ll turn today and begin to get better for her.
Biiiiiig hugs and loving thoughts to all of you there.

Mad Mary said...

I too am on Tramadol Jak and i agree it can knock you sideways, it does help me get sleep at nights too when i am having a bad flare up. Good to hear Natalie managed to eat a little and hopefully she has slept all night and that soon things will improve. You must remember to get some good rest yourself if you can.
Hugs to you all.

Mary xx

Lisa Lynn said...

So sorry Jak, no matter how old they are...they are always your baby and you want to do everything to fix them and make them better right away. Sending best wishes to all of you and patience to get through the waiting. I work in a hospital so I know how that goes.

Sue said...

Jak,I am playing catch up.I am so sorry your poor Natalie is in so much pain.Glad she is now getting the help she needs.
Sending you all Big Hugs.
Sue xx

boliver said...

I do hope that she is feeling better and that they get it under control. Let her know that we are all thinking of her and you.

My'scardcorner said...

Glad she has got some pain relief and had some sleep I hope you find her in better spirits today Jak hugs from me.
Myrax

debpaint16 said...

Please tell her her face will be just fine! I have had 2 of these same infections, and she will be back good as new once the swelling goes down!! Keeping her in my prayers!!! Debbie

Denise said...

So happy to hear she has had some sleep and something to eat. Fingers crossed they will soon get the infection under control. Thinking of you all.
Hugs
Denise xx

ursula said...

Hopefully she has had a good nights rest, our prayers are with her, big hugs for all, luv Ursula XXXX

Ita said...

Jak , I hope she will be feeling better to day when you see her have lit a candel for her,and thinking of all of you
Ita

craftymum said...

Hi Jak
so sorry to hear about your daughter and how she is suffering at the moment. the pictures show how bad she is. I really hope they are able to treat her quickly and that she will be back home with you soon.

warm hugs to all of you

Sarah x

Jean said...

Hope the docs have found the cause - and cure, and that Natalie is making progress and feeling better.

terrie said...

Wishing your daughter a speedy recovery...
my prayers are with her and your family...

Tammy said...

Continuing to keep her in my prayers.

Carla S. said...

Jak, praying for a speedy recovery for Natalie. What a horrible experience! I hope that the pain and swelling continue to lessen and that the x-ray provides guidance as to how to treat what's going on.

Nedlnut said...

Natalie remains in our thoughts and prayers.
Pam (nedlnut)

carol said...

hi Jak..sorry to read your daughter is not well, her face looks really sore with all the swelling. hopefully they will get to the bottom of things soon, sending hugs for her, x carol

SherryBee said...

Saying prayers for Natalie....
Thanks for keeping your blog updated with her condition!
Stay close...she needs her mama!!

Four11Lady said...

She is still in my thoughts and prayers. My Grandma used to tell me that sleep was good...that was the time that the body healed. Don't know if it is true, but sleep was good for her anyway. keep us updated!

Linda Wescott said...

Hope things are improving for her by now. Hugs lin

Shazza said...

hoping she continues to improve x

margaret t said...

hope Natalie gets well soon she looks in great pain hope they sort her out soon
love
Margaret t xx

Elaine M said...

Our prayer group is praying for her - give her a hug from us

Cindy John 3:16 stampartistry.blogspot.com said...

Jak, Natalie is covered in prayers! And, TY for the awesome backgrounds - I LUV them! Happy 2012 to you and yours! LUV your blog!!! :)