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Red Kite, 15 March, 2014 at 20:51 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 179

Hey otters,

i had a call this morning from the home that Mr RK had stopped swallowing and the nurses were struggling to wake him. I rushed over (with a cracking hangover from too much wine after dinner and dance last night) and have been sat at his bedside ever since. I've also taken the 'night shift' so the other family members can get some sleep and rest.

its a bit weird - just the two of us here waiting like this. So I thought I'd jump on here. Going to be a tough couple of days. His breathing is quite congested and I've become fIxated on listening to his breathing rate. It's surreal, scary, humbling and exhausting all at the same time.

Sorry if this is a bit too much - I just always know I can turn here when looking for a place to ramble on.

rk xxx

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Latest activity by Enjayee, 22 March, 2014 at 13:46
  • Mrs C
    Beginner March 2011
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    Don't ever apologise for rambling on here! x

    I wish I had some wise words but I don't, but I will say that I think you are amazing...

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  • Mrs C
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  • Red Kite
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    Haha that's brilliant. Loves a good giraffe!

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  • Mrs C
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    Giraffes and Otters rule. Fact.

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  • AuntieBJ
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    Huge otter hugs xxx

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  • Mrs C
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  • Red Kite
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    I would love to have seen the video of him getting in there! (Or getting out)

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  • Mrs C
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    He doesn't look best pleased in the welly does he?!

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  • sal.san
    Beginner December 2011
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    Never apologise for rambling. Otters rock. X

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  • *Teabag*
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    Too true Mrs C. Massive hugs to you RK X


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  • DrBuffles
    Beginner August 2014
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    I'm not an otter so no fluffy otters (or giraffes) to add but this really cheered me up yesterday

    [View:https://www.hitched.co.uk/chat/themes/hitched/utility/

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    :550:0]

    (hope this works)

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  • Hoddy
    Beginner July 2014
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    Huge hugs to you RK. As always I think you are inspirational and amazing x

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  • Red Kite
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    The nurses have wheeled a comfy remote control arm chair in for me so I can stretch it out next to Mr RKs bed. Not sure I'm going to be that good a night watch man tonight - might have a few cheeky sleeps.

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  • *MM3*
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    Sorry to hear that RK!
    Sending you inadequate hugs & best wishes.

    Have a random pic from me too x


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  • ~Peanut~
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    I'm so sorry RK, I'm thinking of you.

    http://www.fascinatingpics.com/cutest-otter-pictures-ever/

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  • ATB
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    I'm on my phone and can't upload a pic so you'll just have to have a big hug from me. Xxxxxxxxx

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  • Cilla
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    Sleep if you need to RK, it's allowed

    Massive squeeeeeeeeze

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  • Holey
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    Just want to add I'm thinking of you both, hope you can get some rest x

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  • Red Kite
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    Am loving all the cuteness!! Thanks everyone.

    His breathing is really bad but a nurse has given him some drugs to help with it and he seems to have calmed a bit. Still awake! 1:00am - 6 hours to go! The night staff are so lovely which helps. I keep being brought cups of tea.

    I am anxious because his mum told me to call her (she's getting sleep at my house ATM) if she needs to be here because things have got worse - but it's really hard to tell because its all pretty bad. Although any deterioration is happening slowly to me - it might be a big change compared to earlier today. Aw well - you can only do so much!

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  • Red Kite
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    It's almost 03:30 - I've dozed a couple of times (one rather embarrassing time where I was woken by a nurse coming in and I had dribble all down my cheek) but on the whole am doing ok. 3.5 hours to go! It's occurred to me that when someone comes to swap with me I probably won't want to go or get any sleep - because I'll still want to be here. So might just be a quick shower. Should probay find someone else to drive too!

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    Hi if you are still awake, although if you are sleeping I am glad you are getting a bit of sleep? I am trying to distract myself from insommnia and failing. My son told me everyone in the world plays candy crush so I should play that!

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  • Red Kite
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    Sad to admit I have candy crush! It is a good distraction but I think I prefer solataire. I had a doze from around 5am to just now - so quite a long doze really! Nothing's changed so I did t miss anything. It's all so sad.

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  • *Pugsley*
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    RK, you really are such an amazing, strong person.

    I don't have anything good enough to say so I'll send you a silly pic too!!!

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    Silly pics keeping me going! Waiting for mr rk's mum so I can go home and wash/get a bit of rest. We made it though! Thanks everyone for the late night messages. It's funny how night time brings the harder times.

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  • AmnesiaCustard
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    Hi RK, just sending a hug. Wishing you peace, and some sleep today. X

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  • Cilla
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    You're so strong RK. I hope you get some rest today x

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  • Mrs Bass
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    Otters are always here for each other! Sending lots of love your way and hoping you manage a shower and some sleep!!xx

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    Don't know what to say but thinking of you. ((hugs))

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  • Twiga
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    So so so many hugs. I hope you have been able to get some rest xxx

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  • Enjayee
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    I think you are an incredible woman, RK. Sending loads and loads of hugs your way. Hope you're able to get some rest. Xxxxx

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  • *MM3*
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    Hope you get some rest today RK. You're so brave & strong. Sending lots of hugs x

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