Saturday, July 18, 2009

Hospital tales

The brat gets discharged on Wednesday. Is back to his usual high octane self. Wakes up Thursday morning six am and insists on going to school. He hadn't thrown up for two days. He had gotten the all clear from the doctor. Mamma dropped him off at school. At around one, Mamma gets a call from school. "Brat's Mamma?"
Mamma's limbs go numb. "Please reach K hospital asap. Brat collapsed in class. They've taken him to the ICU. "
Mamma would have collapsed had she not been in the car already. Traffic all the way, Mamma a blubbering mess. Land at hospital run like a mad woman to ICU. Brat all groggy, he had had a seizure in class. Afebrile. The fever came to the surface post seizure. We've just been discharged after three more days in the hospital. A partially treated stomach infection the first time round led to this.

For two days he was feverish and groggy and non responsive. This morning the nurse came in to sponge him and stripped him of his clothes. He squawked in embarassment and drew the bedcovers around him. She perservered. She put the warm washcloth to private regions. He yelled. Loud enough for the entire hospital to hear. "Don touch my nu nu. Mamma, shez tuchin my nu nu. Shaoud at her. "

Yup. That lesson has been well learned. And yes, mamma just returned home and washed her face at the washbasin to find new chunks of grey at her hairline.

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27 opinions:

Anonymous said...

Oh my - sounds like a harrowing time for all, you most of all.
Hope Krish recovers fully very soon - and you get a spa day or something to decompress.
M

Rhea said...

Oh, I'm really sorry to read this.. But what I love about you, Kiran.. (and it reflects in your blog) is the ability to find humor in EVERY situation.

My love for the Brat. He's adorable.. N you're an awesome Mommy!

I hope he's a lot better now?

Parul said...

Very glad to hear that he is better. One chickabuggawidcheez from my side as soon as he is allowed junk food again. You have been great, Kiran. As usual.

manisha said...

wow, that must have been so scary. you are one brave mamma. and your brat one spunky little dude. love and good wishes to you all.

Timepass said...

Am here after a long time..wishing a speedy recovery for krish..and waiting for ur usual posts abt his masti..

March Hare said...

Awww.I checked the blog after a long time, and this is what I found!

The brat is such a sweetheart.Heartily praying that he gets well soon.

God bless.

Another Kiran In NYC said...

poor baby. I am glad he is doing better. Febrile seizures are so scary for parents.

The Rat... said...

hey.. i had tot Krish wud have recovered by now....

Ouch.. take care, both of u... i am sure he ll be ok soon and jumping around u demanding a ben ten watch or yet another super hero suit...

choxbox said...

looks like some real nasties are around. my tiny nephew is also ill (the one who lives in your neck of the woods) :(

kbpm said...

oh goodness.
take care dear.

desertmom said...

Take care....both of you and hope the brat's fine soon and back to his usual mischief......

Imp's Mom said...

oh hell!!! come here after a long time... and this is terrible news...

seizures are so scary... when a cuz had high temp, my aunt dunked him in a tub full of ice... that helped a lot...

wishing a speedy recovery for the brat and some calm for u kiran... its amazing how u find humor in everything!

Monika said...

opps sounds scary

glad he is doing better now

hugs to both of u

unpredictable said...

Hope he gets better soon, Kiran. Seriously, your spirit deserves an applause ... take care...

Quirky Quill said...

Hey hope he gets better soon-seizure sounds terrible :((

Kakali said...

You all have amazing attitudes - hope he gets better soon.
Kakali

Anonymous said...

Hope he gets better soon.

Veena

Just Like That said...

Hugs to both of you. Hope and sending up a prayer to God that's the last of K's seizures. Sonny boy had it once last year, and the husband and I have never been thru a more harrowing hour (time it took to drive to the hospital). Poor Krish.

Kowsalya Subramanian said...

It must have been tough for Kiran. Praying that Krish recovers fully soon. Hugs to both of you.

Suni said...

Sorry to hear this Kiran. Hope he is ok now? Big Hugs to you and Krish. Here's wishing the brat a speedy recovery.

TheGirlNextDoor said...

That's sounds awful.
Hats off to you for your spirit!!

Take care and speedy recovery to brat.

Ron said...

I do hope he is better now.

Chips said...

So glad he is home now and on the mend. You sure have had a harrowing week.

rayshma said...

OMG! couple days away... and this is what i get back to.
SO glad to know he's doing fine now!
take care, K.
HUGS!

Anonymous said...

Hey Kiran,
I am so glad to hear that he's doing well now. Take care both of you, and stay well!

Sands said...

Am glad he is doing better now. Hang in there mom!!

karmickids said...

@all: Thanks. He's well now.