It was my Mom’s birthday yesterday. She and Dad had plans for the day. First was breakfast with friends and then lunch with Far Guy and I at 1 PM.
All that changed shortly after 1 AM on Mom’s birthday. Dad woke her up because he had chest pain. Off they went to the ER. Dad’s heart rate was out of control he was in atrial fibrilation, after they shocked his heart back into rhythm and with some medications he was stabilized and sent to ICU. Dad said “I thought for sure I was a goner.” Once there he continued to improve and felt good enough to go home but the Doctors wanted him to stay another day.
So Mom spent her birthday at the hospital near Dad’s side. Hopefully he will get out this morning. He did not have a heart attack, the Doctors can find no physical reason why his heart acted so badly. All his blood work looks great. He does have a bad tooth that is worrisome but only to me as the Doctor shrugged off that possibility.
I didn’t get a photo of Mom on her 88th birthday…so here is one taken a long time ago. We will celebrate one day next week after they get back to “normal.”
Very sorry to hear about your Dad's scare with his heart. Beautiful photo of your Mom and I wish her a belated happy birthday. Hoping your Dad continues to improve and that you all get together soon for your Mom's special day.
ReplyDeleteSo glad he's ok, what a scary experience for all of you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad your dad is ok. Lovely picture of your mom. That hair style looks sort of the 1940's era! We had that atrial fib scare once - no explanation for it here either.
ReplyDeleteI have afib. Hope he has no other problems with it. Love the photo of your mom
ReplyDeleteHow frightening and not a fun way at all to spend your birthday. I hope she has a happy birthday when she is ready to celebrate it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad your dad seems to be okay now, but that was scary, and not a good way to spend her birthday. Love the picture of her.
ReplyDeleteSaying a prayer for your dad, hoping he will be back to normal very soon.
ReplyDeleteBest Wishes to you Mom and your Dad.
ReplyDeleteOH! How scary and frightening and down right SCARY!!! I hope your Dad will be back to normal very soon. Best Wishes to your Mom for her birthday!
ReplyDeleteWhat a scare! I'm glad he's okay and that they made him stay to be on the safe side. Whew!
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to mom and so glad your dad will be
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Glad to hear your dad is doing better.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to your mom. Their birthdays sure are close together.
What a bummer of a Birthday. Well, I'm relieved it all worked out. She can always eat cake the day after. Better to have it late and have someone to share it with...
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to hear about your dad. Hope he's doing better very soon. and that your mom can have a good and worryless birthday celebration! Praying for your dad and your whole family!
ReplyDeleteNot the kind of excitement you want on your birthday! Hope your dad feels better soon.
ReplyDeleteYikes! Hope your dad makes a full recovery, and you mum can celebrate her birthday, feeling a little more relaxed ;-)
ReplyDeleteEvery day is a happy birthday. So glad your dad is okay!
ReplyDeleteClose call! So glad he is going to be alright! Happy Birthday to your Mom although I'm sure at first it was a scary one!
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