Wifey still in the hospital

RStar · 05-21-2012, 05:00 PM

I can use my daughter's laptop with built in camera & wifi at the wedding, and my wife can use her laptop at the hospital. I just don't know about what kind of wifi service will be avail, and how to do a skype or which ever method we use. I'm still working on that stuff. In my spare time.....

Today she failed the leak test again. So now we wait until tomorrow to try it again. As of today I put her odds of making the wedding at 60%. Tomorrow would be 50%, and so on until she get's off of the ventilator. If she isn't off the ventilator on thur. then it's 0%.

Thanks, Moonie!

Moonliner · 05-22-2012, 06:26 AM

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Originally Posted by RStar

I can use my daughter's laptop with built in camera & wifi at the wedding, and my wife can use her laptop at the hospital. I just don't know about what kind of wifi service will be avail, and how to do a skype or which ever method we use. I'm still working on that stuff. In my spare time.....

Thanks, Moonie!

The webcam on most Laptops sucks rocks, primarily because they are designed as close focus face chat devices. You would be better off with an Android cell phone with Google+ video chat on the wedding side.

RStar · 05-22-2012, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Moonliner

The webcam on most Laptops sucks rocks, primarily because they are designed as close focus face chat devices. You would be better off with an Android cell phone with Google+ video chat on the wedding side.

I hadn't thought about the webcam quality. It would be so jearky looking, too. I'm not sure which smart phones people have (I don't have one yet, but I'm considering it soon after the wedding), but I'll check.

Thanks again!

3894 · 05-22-2012, 07:08 AM

Oh, RStar. I am sorry this is happening to your family.

Keep this as simple and zen as you can.

If T can't make the actual wedding, have a second, smaller celebration when she is able to enjoy it.

Breathe. It's going to be okay. In a few years, it's going to make a great family story.

Oh, boy. My thoughts are with you on this big day. Take care of yourself so you can take care of your family.

I'm hoping T can enjoy a big slice of wedding cake very soon.

Your pal,
Helen

RStar · 05-22-2012, 07:40 AM

Thanks Helen.

I just talked to the nurse, they did the leak test again, and found no improvement. There has been no improvement the past few days, so this looks pretty bad. Not only because she will most likely not make the wedding now unless there is a sudden miracle, but also because after a few more days they will be putting her on a conection through her trachia. While some people can still heal and get off the ventilator after this, most do not. She is now facing the possibility of being on a ventilator the rest of her life. I don't know what I'm going to do if that happends!

lashbear · 05-22-2012, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by RStar

She is now facing the possibility of being on a ventilator the rest of her life. I don't know what I'm going to do if that happends!

Simple - you will do the same as you are doing now - be a loving and supporting partner, with the support of your friends here on LoT.

Amazing how one finds inner strength when one needs to. But know you're not alone.

Hugs from the LashPair.

05-21-2012, 05:00 PM	#1
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	I can use my daughter's laptop with built in camera & wifi at the wedding, and my wife can use her laptop at the hospital. I just don't know about what kind of wifi service will be avail, and how to do a skype or which ever method we use. I'm still working on that stuff. In my spare time..... Today she failed the leak test again. So now we wait until tomorrow to try it again. As of today I put her odds of making the wedding at 60%. Tomorrow would be 50%, and so on until she get's off of the ventilator. If she isn't off the ventilator on thur. then it's 0%. Thanks, Moonie! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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3894 Next Stop: Funkytown! Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Cheeselandia Posts: 1,907	Oh, RStar. I am sorry this is happening to your family. Keep this as simple and zen as you can. If T can't make the actual wedding, have a second, smaller celebration when she is able to enjoy it. Breathe. It's going to be okay. In a few years, it's going to make a great family story. Oh, boy. My thoughts are with you on this big day. Take care of yourself so you can take care of your family. I'm hoping T can enjoy a big slice of wedding cake very soon. Your pal, Helen __________________ "I didn't want to have to do this, but you leave me no choice. Here comes the smolder." - Flynn Rider, "Tangled"
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05-22-2012, 07:40 AM	#5
RStar Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Me & Manyard hangin out! Posts: 5,433	Thanks Helen. I just talked to the nurse, they did the leak test again, and found no improvement. There has been no improvement the past few days, so this looks pretty bad. Not only because she will most likely not make the wedding now unless there is a sudden miracle, but also because after a few more days they will be putting her on a conection through her trachia. While some people can still heal and get off the ventilator after this, most do not. She is now facing the possibility of being on a ventilator the rest of her life. I don't know what I'm going to do if that happends! __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and good with ketchup! www.StarTownGifts.com
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