Ask Me Help Desk - Our poor Starby

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Originally Posted by J_9

I have to agree. There is too much info there for these little kids to wrap their tiny heads around. They don't need ALL of the specifics at such a young age.

They just need to be told condoms gooooood
The pill gooooooood

Babies baaaaaad

Lol nice to know...

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Originally Posted by J_9

I have to agree. There is too much info there for these little kids to wrap their tiny heads around. They don't need ALL of the specifics at such a young age.

I agree J9, but he's asking questions. It's so hard to determine what to tell and what to hold back.

I want him to know he can ask me anything, so I want to be honest with him, straight forward so that he knows he can come to me.

It's a juggling act. I'm going to search for an age appropriate book, there's got to be something out there.

This isn't easy. I don't want to mess this up. :(

Sadly I found out most of what I know off either my friends or the interenet.

The only thing I've really discussed with my mom is when I got a serious boyfriend when I turned 18 she suggested I go on the pill.

Anything I'm unsure about now I just ask my doctor about :)

Any news on Starby-girl?

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Originally Posted by HistorianChick

Any news on Starby-girl?

Not yet.

I'll be calling her later, she now has a phone in her room so I can contact her whenever I want. Bad thing is, she's on morphine, it makes the conversation interesting to say the least. ;)

I'll call her later and let you all know what's up. :)

Cool. Ask if she got the flowers! :)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Update:

Just talked to Starby. Her brother is taking Niki until she's out of the hospital, he's also got a laptop he's going to lend her, just has to figure out the internet thing.

She's really doped up, I had to repeat myself alot and she's a bit out of it, but she sounds okay. She had the surgery today and her leg is in a cast. Her wrist has a neon orange cast on it, she finds it funny.

Obviously she now has a phone in her room. I'll be calling her again tomorrow. Will keep you all posted.

Thank-you Alty ! I know she must be sooo relieved about Niki. Please let her know she is in my prayers.
Bless you for being there for her.

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Originally Posted by HistorianChick

Cool. Ask if she got the flowers! :)

She did, was a bit confused who sent them so I told her. :)

Lol... glad she got them. :)

Awww did you send flowers HC... :)

Update:

Just talked to Starby. She's not a happy camper, in fact she's downright angry. She had the surgery, has a cast up to her groin and they want to start physio today. She doesn't want to.

She's giving the nurses a bit of a hard time, I told her she has to do what they say, she didn't like that. She's in pain, sad, lonely, miserable, but the sooner she starts physio, the sooner she can leave. This is going to be tough.

While I was on the phone her brother came, brought Niki, so at least she gets to see her pup.

Other then that she seems okay.

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Originally Posted by shazamataz

Awww did you send flowers HC.... :)

Yup. :D She's my girl.

I'm so glad they let Niki come visit. I don't know many hospitals that allow that sort of thing.

Hope it cheers her up. Thanks for the update.

That's great that she got to see Niki, I hope it cheered her up.

Must be awful being there alone most of the time :( She should rent a laptop and hack into the hospitals internet!

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Originally Posted by J_9

I'm so glad they let Niki come visit. I don't know many hospitals that allow that sort of thing.

Hope it cheers her up. Thanks for the update.

She's not allowed inside J, but they're wheeling Starby out for a visit.

I'm sure it will cheer her up a great deal. She misses her pup so much. I have a feeling it may be hard on Niki though, seeing her mom and then having to leave.

I just hope Starby starts listening to the doctors and nurses, otherwise it will be even longer then a month before she's released.

Stubborn Ducky! ;)

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Update:

Just talked to Starby. She's not a happy camper, in fact she's downright angry. She had the surgery, has a cast up to her groin and they want to start physio today. She doesn't want to.

She's giving the nurses a bit of a hard time, I told her she has to do what they say, she didn't like that. She's in pain, sad, lonely, miserable, but the sooner she starts physio, the sooner she can leave. This is gonna be tough.

While I was on the phone her brother came, brought Niki, so at least she gets to see her pup.

Other then that she seems okay.

I remember having major surgery and the next day they are like *time for a walk*!
WHAT? You feel like your dying and they expect you to get up and get moving.I know its for all the right reasons,but you still want to smack somebody.I understand her feelings.Poor kid.That stubbornness will be a real asset to her when she starts physical therapy,it will give her the determination she needs.
Tell her not to throw any bedpans! Nurses are your friends!

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Originally Posted by artlady

I remember having major surgery and the next day they are like *time for a walk*!
WHAT? You feel like your dying and they expect you to get up and get moving.I know its for all the right reasons,but you still want to smack somebody.I understand her feelings.Poor kid.That stubbornness will be a real asset to her when she starts physical therapy,it will give her the determination she needs.
Tell her not to throw any bedpans! Nurses are your friends!

Why do you want her to hang on to the bedpans?

Never mind, I read that wrong... thought you said don't throw them out... oops.

I feel so terrible having to get gals up to walk right after a c-section, but it's necessary. It makes me feel like a monster though.

Note to self: When going to hospital hancuff self to bed

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Originally Posted by J_9

I feel so terrible having to get gals up to walk right after a c-section, but it's necessary. It makes me feel like a monster though.

I hated following labor when they force you to pee... like you are going to forget... so you don't have to go, you know it is going to hurt if you can't pee strong and far... and they sit and wait for you to do the burning tinkle...

I wish I could say she's going to co-operate, but I doubt it. She'll fight them every step of the way and end up being there for 2 months instead of one.

She's not a happy gal and she's stubborn as heck. The poor nurses have their work cut out for them. She's already told them all off.

Hopefully they're more stubborn then her, but I'd hate to be in the room when the battle of wills ensues.

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Originally Posted by Altenweg

Hopefully they're more stubborn then her, but I'd hate to be in the room when the battle of wills ensues.

I'd hate to be in the room but I'd love to see footage...

Starby v. Nursing Staff tonight at 8 p.m.

My money is on Starby...

I too bet on Starby! However, that won't do good on her... except if she gets out of bed and runs after the nurse.. then she'll be starting her physio! Lol

I think... .Duck Tape is called for...

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i think ....duck tape is called for....

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HA HA... 'Careful what you wish for... ' I like it M.

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Originally Posted by Stringer

HA HA...'Careful what you wish for....' I like it M.

LOL... thanks stringer. Actually only on for a few minutes.

Busy as today :( Hate it when work disrupts my AMHD time :rolleyes:

The physical therapists may enjoy your pain, Starby, but do like they tell you. It really does help. A swift recovery!

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Originally Posted by Justwantfair

Starby v. Nursing Staff tonight at 8 p.m.

My money is on Starby...

LOL, my money is on the nursing staff, they are the ones with the Haldol!! :eek:

I'm betting on Starby but I'm cheering for the nursing staff.

She needs to listen and do what they say.

Stubborn girl. :(

Starby being stubborn.. Ducky has to get up..

Maybe if Joux and Noux come back to the scene again. That will be enough...

Lol

Update:

Just talked to Starby. She sounds a lot better, a bit clearer and she's bored out of her mind.

Her brother has been bringing Niki to visit her so she's happy about that. Sounds like she's still giving the nurses a hard time but they're winning. Go nurses! :)

She had a sleepless night because she slept all day, but maybe a few weeks in the hospital will finally get her on the right schedule. ;)

That's about it.

Oh, she sends hellos and big hugs to everyone. She misses AMHD like she'd miss her right arm. :)

It's great to her of some small recovery and that her brother is bringing Niki up to visit.

Maybe this will even do some mending. :D

She gets too irrate, they will probably just heavily sedate her. ;) She doesn't stand much of a chance against the people controlling her I.V.

There isn't anything comfortable about sleeping in a hospital... especially when they send those damn nurses in to wake you up and poke and prode you in the middle of the evening.

Tell Starby, good luck and many hugs to her also.

Take it easy, Starby.

Altenweg, can her brother get her a laptop? Lots of hospitals can provide internet.

Her brother has a laptop that he's offered to bring to her, but the hospital said that internet isn't possible.

I'm not sure why, but they said no go. :(

That is odd? Why is that I wonder.

Well at least Niki is being taking care of, and Starby is getting visits from some family.

Tell her that I wish her the best and stop being so stubborn.. Listen to the nurses.

Joe

I think the reason is that Wi Fi can interfere with other equipment like heart monitors etc.

I wish it could be done, hopefully her brother will find a way, he's looking into it.

Poor Starby, she's just so bored.

At least she has a TV. :)

Love and Hugs to you, Starby! Please get better soon! We really need you around here! We miss you! :)