^^^ that is the title of the somewhat witty, a little bit entertaining, and a whole lot of interesting entry I have composed in my head. I've been working on it since I woke up this morning. It includes the conversation with my husband as he informed me that I forgot to brush my teeth today. The first clue? My toothbrush was sitting on the counter with a big blob of untouched toothpaste. The story continues with my response about the dog getting sick while I was preparing for said toothbrushing. And then the entry goes on to tell about the other dog falling down the stairs while in her wheelchair as I scrambled to usher her still puking doggy brother out the back door (I hate dog puke!). I include more about my day by sharing the fact that I met the medical supply delivery guy in the driveway while still wearing my pajamas and the tidbit about me holding the phone to my ear as I awaited doctor's orders while multi-tasking in an attempt to add some mascara to my lashes (not recommended). And then I get to the part about the new nurse (not me, but a real nurse), the mean English teacher (I want to strangle the woman), and the 100 phone calls, 7 doctor appointments, 12 trips to the pharmacy, and eating dinner at 4:30 last night (also not recommended, because by the time 10:00 rolls around, you will be ready for breakfast). Thus, the whole I am a nurse - kind of... sort of... not really. But I feel like one, so that counts for something title.
Alas, that's all I have for you because to be completely honest, I am worn out and it is just too much to put into words. And so to summarize in a non-witty, not the least bit entertaining, and completely uninteresting manner: John's immune system began to shut down several days ago and it has been a mad scramble for answers, solutions, and help as I have tried my best to keep him out of the hospital. He's already missed seven days of school (we are only in week 4, so seven days is extensive). He's sick. He's unhappy. He's becoming belligerent. And I am at my wits end.
For those who have followed this saga, I'm sure that you are aware that if we have a nurse in our home, things are not good. The flip side of the nurse thing is that having a nurse in our home means that the doctors are sensing the urgency of this problem and they are working with me trying to keep John out of the hospital. So that's good.
And since I am being honest, I will add that all I really want to do today is take a nap to escape this nightmare. Unfortunately, there is a real nurse in my house, and I doubt she would appreciate a napping mother. Additionally, the other real nurses at the doctor's office keep calling me, so the quality of the nap would be completely compromised due to a phone that won't stop ringing. Thus, the nap will have to wait.
In other news as I push aside my intense longing for a nap, I was going to add to the original entry that will remain forever composed in my mind, never to be seen on computer screen or paper, this visual tidbit:
Okay, I know that this is the same image I used last year for the Grey's Anatomy Season Premier. But seriously... if I don't even have time to brush my teeth, it's a given that I don't have time to mess around with my Grey's Anatomy photos (and yes, I have an entire photo file dedicated to my favorite show in the history of television). Grey's Anatomy is my happy place, and I am in some serious need of happy right now. I've been looking forward to the 2 hour season premier for weeks, and knowing that my wait has finally been whittled down to only one more night fills me with delight.
I. Can't. Wait.
And with that, I'm off to check on the nurse... the real one, not myself, for I fear that if I were to take the time to check on my actual self, I may find that I have forgotten a whole lot more than just brushing my teeth.
I'll see y'all on the other side of Grey's! Enjoy the show.
Note: teeth have since been brushed, scrubbed, flossed, and shined. I should be good to go for the rest of the day!
Oh friend.
My mom was always like a nurse and a doctor and a dietary specialist in addition to being a taxicab driver and teacher to my brother. I can just imagine how frustrating this must be to you.
Keep fighting until you get answers about John.
They may not be the answers you want but still--push and nag and bother and see new doctors until you find out what can be done to help him get better. He maybe doesn't express it right now, but he does appreciate you.
Miss you.
LOVE YOU.
xoxo.
Posted by: becca | October 27, 2008 at 03:20 AM
Kelly, I hope John is doing better. Please give us an update when you have a few minutes. Just a thumbs up or a thumbs down. Your family are in my prayers.
Posted by: keely | October 18, 2008 at 11:35 PM
come by daily hoping for an update - hope everyone is doing well
Posted by: slammie | October 16, 2008 at 10:21 PM
Kelly, I hope you can get John back on track soon. your day made my head spin. i wish i could be there to give you a big hug. i hope you were able to watch Grey's. It's the only tv soundtrack that I buy. and it's the only tv DVD set that I buy. Seriously, can it get any better than that? Seriously?
Posted by: keely | September 29, 2008 at 10:47 PM
Wow Kelly, you are being slammed from all sides. Big hugs to you and hope John is better.
Posted by: Kip | September 29, 2008 at 02:54 PM
Oh golly. I hope John is doing better soon!
Posted by: Helena | September 26, 2008 at 03:35 PM
came here first thing looking for a recap! LOL!
Posted by: slammie | September 26, 2008 at 10:40 AM
Sweetie - you're doing just fine! You are even multi-tasking!I'm so proud of you! Seriously, hoping John feels better soon and that immune system kicks in. Hey, it didn't want summer vacation to end. Hope you enjoyed Grey's. I was on the peacock network watching the first of the last season of ER - sorry, I'm old guard. Hope you enjoyed it and it was everything you wanted. Hang in there!
P.S.- I bet the you thrilled the UPS guy with your jammies!
Posted by: Donna | September 26, 2008 at 10:30 AM
Oh sweet Kelly...I can't believe you can still be your clever self under all of the pressure you are under....I'm thinking of you and I sure hope John improves soon.....enjoy Grey's tonight you need it girl!! ((((HUGS to you))))
Patti Smith
Posted by: Patti Smith | September 25, 2008 at 08:17 PM
I thought of you today being that its the season premiere!
No SERIOUSLY I thought of you
Can't wait for a little GA drama. Sounds like you could use some mindless TV too.
Hang in there.
Lucinda
Posted by: lucinda | September 25, 2008 at 02:43 PM
ohhhhhhhhhh Kelly! I wish I could be there and be your real nurse...
It always help to have someone you know (kwim?)
I will keep in all in prayer, especially keeping John out of the hospital and for wisdom for the doctors to figure how to fix the problem.
((((BIG HUGS to you)))))
I miss your Grey's thread.... I wonder who will be on the code table tonight... I think it's Thatcher...although some say Derek..
Enjoy your time tonight!
blessings
Posted by: Dawn (rn4jchrist) | September 25, 2008 at 12:15 PM
GIANT HUGS and P&PT heading your way. Enjoy your 2 hours of "me" time tonite and I can't wait for the recap (since you know that I don't watch the show - hopefully you'll still love me....LOL!)
Posted by: slammie | September 25, 2008 at 10:53 AM
K - I often have so many witty blog entries swirling around in my head. When I find the time, I don't have the energy. Or I don't make it to the computer for hours, and I can't remember for the life of me what I was going to say. Or the boys start fighting, the phone rings, or I get caught up in something I heard on the tv.
All that, without dealing with a sick teenager.
Hope things turn the right direction soon.
Posted by: Kelly W. | September 24, 2008 at 04:03 PM
many thoughts and prayers are being sent your way.
Posted by: Chiara | September 24, 2008 at 02:25 PM