First I will attempt to answer the most asked question during the whole Typhoid ordeal.
Did I/How did I feed baby P.?
Yes, I nursed P. the entire time. The Dr. actually told me to keep her with me. I struggled more while in the hospital because I had a horrible IV needle in my wrist and my right hand was out of commission. THANKFULLY, I have a wonderful niece, Sumitra, who stayed with me the entire time in the hospital and did everything for P. All I had to to was lay down and nurse. P. was a trooper.
Apparently, Typhoid is not contagious or transmittable through breast milk.
I continue to suffer from symptoms of my illness, namely headaches when I wake up from sleeping and dizziness, not to mention the tiredness. I really am attempting to rest. Unfortunately, my work is backing up.
On the restful side, E. & C. went to Bombay on Monday and will come home tomorrow. So, it's been somewhat quieter around the house the last few days. I'm glad they're coming home soon, I miss them.
Tuesday, May 19, 2009
Saturday, May 16, 2009
The Typhoid Story
As you know we were afflicted with a nasty virus last week in the O. household. By last Friday I started with the headache and then in the middle of the night the vomiting started. Ewww. So it was that E. and I spent all Saturday and Sunday in bed with unpleasant symptoms. Green vomiting, throbbing head, dizziness, etc...
By Monday morning I could actually get out of bed and made it to the doctor. She had me go for a blood test and urine test (that took a while since I was dehydrated and I nurse AND I spilled the first vial down the toilet.)
Finally, I was back in the doctor's office with the reports.
Dr.: Ohhh! (dramatic pause)
Me: Well, I do feel really bad.
Dr.: And Hepatitis. +1!
Me.: Huh.
Dr.: Oh, this is strange, do you have any Diabetes in your family?
Well, three was enough for me. I got admitted for three days and after subsequent blood tests was cleared of the Diabetes (I hadn't eaten for many days) and the Hepatitis was just "on the way", not fully developed.
I had constant IV drips of meds in my hand for 3 days, it was painful and uncomfortable and my hand is still quite swollen, but at least, somewhat useful again.
I am on bed rest and meds at home and go back for a check up on Tuesday. I feel pretty weak and still kind of headachy. I think I got the same virus as everyone else and that wore down my immunities so that the Typhoid could jump on and have its evil way with me. It was just waiting in the wings somewhere in my body for a chance to attack. Kind of like in a horror movie.(This is my medical opinion. Loads of people have had this virus and I'm the only one with Typhoid.)
Thanks to all who prayed and wrote. Keep praying.
By Monday morning I could actually get out of bed and made it to the doctor. She had me go for a blood test and urine test (that took a while since I was dehydrated and I nurse AND I spilled the first vial down the toilet.)
Finally, I was back in the doctor's office with the reports.
Dr.: Ohhh! (dramatic pause)
Me: Well, I do feel really bad.
Dr.: And Hepatitis. +1!
Me.: Huh.
Dr.: Oh, this is strange, do you have any Diabetes in your family?
Well, three was enough for me. I got admitted for three days and after subsequent blood tests was cleared of the Diabetes (I hadn't eaten for many days) and the Hepatitis was just "on the way", not fully developed.
I had constant IV drips of meds in my hand for 3 days, it was painful and uncomfortable and my hand is still quite swollen, but at least, somewhat useful again.
I am on bed rest and meds at home and go back for a check up on Tuesday. I feel pretty weak and still kind of headachy. I think I got the same virus as everyone else and that wore down my immunities so that the Typhoid could jump on and have its evil way with me. It was just waiting in the wings somewhere in my body for a chance to attack. Kind of like in a horror movie.(This is my medical opinion. Loads of people have had this virus and I'm the only one with Typhoid.)
Thanks to all who prayed and wrote. Keep praying.
Thursday, May 14, 2009
# 5 Was Me
I was admitted in the hospital with Typhoid. Got home today. I'll tell you all about it later.
Thursday, May 07, 2009
One Up, Three Down
As of yesterday G. was feeling much better, Praise the Lord.
As of last night two more kids went down, P. and my 14 year old niece, Kusha. This morning E. got it. Apparently It consists of fever and severe headache, sometimes vomiting. We're not sure what P. has but she's been in obvious pain since last night and has been crying hard and lots for no reason. Possibly, her little head hurts too. I took her to the Dr. today who assured me it was colic and gave me some drops.
Six children (not mentioning adults) remain unscathed in the household. Let's pray we remain that way...
As of last night two more kids went down, P. and my 14 year old niece, Kusha. This morning E. got it. Apparently It consists of fever and severe headache, sometimes vomiting. We're not sure what P. has but she's been in obvious pain since last night and has been crying hard and lots for no reason. Possibly, her little head hurts too. I took her to the Dr. today who assured me it was colic and gave me some drops.
Six children (not mentioning adults) remain unscathed in the household. Let's pray we remain that way...
Monday, May 04, 2009
Hard Knock Life For Me
Not really, but my house is full of little children. Ten children to be precise. O. is away since like forever (who would blame him?) It all wasn't much of a trial til G. got sick. She's two. She has a fever, she feels lousy. Oh dear.
A two year old and a 2 month old together was already plenty.
G. just woke up, cried and smacked herself in the head. I think it hurts.
A two year old and a 2 month old together was already plenty.
G. just woke up, cried and smacked herself in the head. I think it hurts.
Friday, May 01, 2009
My HOT Post
Every summer I post that everyone has gone home on vacation and I’m lonely, likewise I generally post about how stinkin’ HOT it is. So here it is people.
It’s hot, every year, and every year I will let you know just how hot it is.
A couple days ago I was in the car around 4:30 in the afternoon and it was so hot that it felt cooler (Ha!) to sit in the car with the windows UP than to have the heated air blowing in on me from outside.
It’s so hot that when I go outside in the daylight my skin cracks and peels right off my face. OK, not really but it feels like it will.
It’s hot, I don’t know how hot ‘cause I don’t understand that centigrade stuff, but it’s hot. Real hot. India hot.
By the way, Happy May Day to those who care.
It’s hot, every year, and every year I will let you know just how hot it is.
A couple days ago I was in the car around 4:30 in the afternoon and it was so hot that it felt cooler (Ha!) to sit in the car with the windows UP than to have the heated air blowing in on me from outside.
It’s so hot that when I go outside in the daylight my skin cracks and peels right off my face. OK, not really but it feels like it will.
It’s hot, I don’t know how hot ‘cause I don’t understand that centigrade stuff, but it’s hot. Real hot. India hot.
By the way, Happy May Day to those who care.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
More Graduation Stuff
A couple more graduation photos. Our main speaker after being "welcomed."
The graduation procession. It's not a great photo, but C. looked so cute in front I couldn't resist.
The graduation procession. It's not a great photo, but C. looked so cute in front I couldn't resist.
Monday, April 27, 2009
Beginning Of Vacation Season
I always get blue during summer vacation in India. The mass exile of people returning to their home places has already begun and I face a lonely month of May.
I'm a people person. I get energized living in my little community and now most everyone is leaving. Hummm. Except us. We have plans to be in the USA during July - September of this year so we're not going anywhere on vacation. Of course, my girls are out of school and my house is continuously filled with children (why don't they go anywhere????) Today was like the first real day of vacation, I've got to develop some kind of discipline/schedule for sure.
O. is not here. He went to his cousin's wedding in Rajasthan. He also took with him his older sister Shekha, who has suffered from TB for years. She completed the full course of TB meds last year but this past Friday (during C.'s birthday party and before the wedding, all on the same day , you know) she had another relapse. She's been getting sicker and sicker this past month or so. O.'s in Rajasthan with her now deciding whether to admit her in a hospital there or to do it here. Her four children are with me. Pray for them all.
I think I'll start teaching everyone reading tomorrow.
I'm a people person. I get energized living in my little community and now most everyone is leaving. Hummm. Except us. We have plans to be in the USA during July - September of this year so we're not going anywhere on vacation. Of course, my girls are out of school and my house is continuously filled with children (why don't they go anywhere????) Today was like the first real day of vacation, I've got to develop some kind of discipline/schedule for sure.
O. is not here. He went to his cousin's wedding in Rajasthan. He also took with him his older sister Shekha, who has suffered from TB for years. She completed the full course of TB meds last year but this past Friday (during C.'s birthday party and before the wedding, all on the same day , you know) she had another relapse. She's been getting sicker and sicker this past month or so. O.'s in Rajasthan with her now deciding whether to admit her in a hospital there or to do it here. Her four children are with me. Pray for them all.
I think I'll start teaching everyone reading tomorrow.
Graduation Photos 1
I got the pictures from the photographer from our Graduation/Conference last month. Here's one to start with.
Graduates lined up ready to make their procession before the graduation ceremonies.
Graduates lined up ready to make their procession before the graduation ceremonies.
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