Getting straight to the important stuff: Kat has a submassive pulmonary embolism. This is more serious than a standard embolism, but not as bad as a massive PE. She spent the night at the hospital and doctors will decide this morning what to do next. They may do a medical procedure, or they could decide to go with a drug regimen. This is immediately more serious than my Leukemia or anything else going on. Kat is the core of our family. We love and need her.
No one has told me yet what caused the embolism. Statistically, most are blood clots that move up from the legs. Kat does spend a lot of time on her feet, so that’s a definite possibility. However, she’s had Covid and pneumonia this month. Either, or both, of those illnesses could have caused the embolism. I’ll pass on more as we know more. The doctors say the clot has been forming for at least a month, which puts it at about the same time as when she had Covid.
Ginger at Biz on Fletcher has called everyone on Kat’s books and is working to reschedule everyone. No, we don’t know when Kat might be back at the salon. She’s been scheduling six days a week lately and that stress has almost certainly contributed to her current condition. If you have any questions about a hair appointment, you can call Ginger at Biz: 317.631.2775.
Our attempt at replacing the breaker failed as well. After a considerable amount of research, I was able to secure a replacement breaker, but when we removed the panel the dead breaker wouldn’t budge. We’re going to need someone who knows what they’re doing, which is something we can’t afford at the moment. A friend has volunteered to take a look at it, but there’s no promise they can do any better. So, our bedrooms are still in the dark.
I gotta say, I’m pissed at the situation. Covid was bad enough. Then came the ear infection. Then pneumonia. AND NOW THIS?? WHAT THE LIVING FUCK!? Kat didn’t have a chance to fully recover from one problem before she was hit with another! She deserves better. She helps too many people and provides too valuable a service to all her clients, especially her trans and other LGBTQIA+ people. She loves every last one of them. THEY need her.
I’m also pissed at my inability to do anything helpful. I thought I could take care of the breakers, but I can’t even get that right. What’s the point of me being here if I can’t help the person I care for the most?
I’ve been careful with what I’ve told the kids. I’ve been honest, but I haven’t let on how serious the situation is. They need to focus on school right now. I fear they would both melt down emotionally if they understood the severity of their mom’s situation.
Honestly, there’s not any news right now that seems more important than what we have going on here. Jaywalking was legalized in New York City, and if you’ve ever been there you understand why that’s such a big deal. Actress Terri Garr died from complications of MS. Her movies were a big part of my youth and it just doesn’t seem possible that she was 79. She had a smile that was contagious and a sense of comedic timing that was wonderful.
President Biden disappointed me yesterday when he suggested that supporters of the Orange Felon are ‘garbage.’ I understand the temptation to make such a comment, but the rhetoric has gotten out of hand the past week. Sure, a lot of people have really shitty ideas for government. Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are among them. But let’s be extremely clear that it’s ideas and concepts such as Project 2025 that are garbage, not people. Such statements, regardless of who makes them, are insulting to all of humanity. Just stop doing it.
The kids are on their way to school. Cats have been fed. Dogs are still asleep. I have coffee. My stomach is doing flips as I still worry about Kat. Hopefully, the doctor should be around soon. Until then, we all have to wait.
I’m fine. Seriously. I just have a cat hair in my eye.
Getting straight to the important stuff: Kat has a submassive pulmonary embolism. This is more serious than a standard embolism, but not as bad as a massive PE. She spent the night at the hospital and doctors will decide this morning what to do next. They may do a medical procedure, or they could decide to go with a drug regimen. This is immediately more serious than my Leukemia or anything else going on. Kat is the core of our family. We love and need her.
No one has told me yet what caused the embolism. Statistically, most are blood clots that move up from the legs. Kat does spend a lot of time on her feet, so that’s a definite possibility. However, she’s had Covid and pneumonia this month. Either, or both, of those illnesses could have caused the embolism. I’ll pass on more as we know more. The doctors say the clot has been forming for at least a month, which puts it at about the same time as when she had Covid.
Ginger at Biz on Fletcher has called everyone on Kat’s books and is working to reschedule everyone. No, we don’t know when Kat might be back at the salon. She’s been scheduling six days a week lately and that stress has almost certainly contributed to her current condition. If you have any questions about a hair appointment, you can call Ginger at Biz: 317.631.2775.
Our attempt at replacing the breaker failed as well. After a considerable amount of research, I was able to secure a replacement breaker, but when we removed the panel the dead breaker wouldn’t budge. We’re going to need someone who knows what they’re doing, which is something we can’t afford at the moment. A friend has volunteered to take a look at it, but there’s no promise they can do any better. So, our bedrooms are still in the dark.
I gotta say, I’m pissed at the situation. Covid was bad enough. Then came the ear infection. Then pneumonia. AND NOW THIS?? WHAT THE LIVING FUCK!? Kat didn’t have a chance to fully recover from one problem before she was hit with another! She deserves better. She helps too many people and provides too valuable a service to all her clients, especially her trans and other LGBTQIA+ people. She loves every last one of them. THEY need her.
I’m also pissed at my inability to do anything helpful. I thought I could take care of the breakers, but I can’t even get that right. What’s the point of me being here if I can’t help the person I care for the most?
I’ve been careful with what I’ve told the kids. I’ve been honest, but I haven’t let on how serious the situation is. They need to focus on school right now. I fear they would both melt down emotionally if they understood the severity of their mom’s situation.
Honestly, there’s not any news right now that seems more important than what we have going on here. Jaywalking was legalized in New York City, and if you’ve ever been there you understand why that’s such a big deal. Actress Terri Garr died from complications of MS. Her movies were a big part of my youth and it just doesn’t seem possible that she was 79. She had a smile that was contagious and a sense of comedic timing that was wonderful.
Think fast food is safe? A Teen is fighting kidney failure after eating McDonald’s Quarter Pounders. This was the week before the E. coli O157:H7 bacteria was detected. Maybe it’s better to just eat at home.
President Biden disappointed me yesterday when he suggested that supporters of the Orange Felon are ‘garbage.’ I understand the temptation to make such a comment, but the rhetoric has gotten out of hand the past week. Sure, a lot of people have really shitty ideas for government. Elon Musk and Steve Bannon are among them. But let’s be extremely clear that it’s ideas and concepts such as Project 2025 that are garbage, not people. Such statements, regardless of who makes them, are insulting to all of humanity. Just stop doing it.
The kids are on their way to school. Cats have been fed. Dogs are still asleep. I have coffee. My stomach is doing flips as I still worry about Kat. Hopefully, the doctor should be around soon. Until then, we all have to wait.
I’m fine. Seriously. I just have a cat hair in my eye.
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