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  • jillybobs
    jillybobs Posts: 313 Forumite
    Just wanted to say my thoughts and prayers are with you all. I really hope everything works out ok. I can't imagine what your are going through whilst also having to act "normal" in front of your children. Will prayer for Rick tonight. xxxxx
  • quietheart
    quietheart Posts: 1,875 Forumite
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    What a time you're having. Thanks so much for updating us.
    Rick probably wouldn't have known about the glandular fever, especially with having a tummy bug etc at the same time. I had it weeks before I found out. You feel weak and hugely lacking in energy which could be attributed to lots of other things. So sorry you have to see him suffer like this.
    He's holding on strong, keep reminding yourself of this and don't allow yourself to think the worst, stay positive.
  • jo1967
    jo1967 Posts: 521 Forumite
    So sorry to hear this news. Any update?

    Must re-iterate Sillyvixens comments about giving blood - please do if you can. Unfortuantly I cant as I have skin cancer & may never be able to. If I could I would. xx
    NEVER ASSUME! :rolleyes:
  • dizzy_lizzie
    dizzy_lizzie Posts: 2,952 Forumite
    It sounds much more positive than yesterday hun and that can only be a good thing.
    You're all still in my thoughts. Please take care of yourself too.
    Luv and hugz Dizzy x
    Official DFW Nerd Club Member no:219
    In the Court Of The Crimson King
    I don't believe in the concept of hell, but if I did I would think of it as filled with people who were cruel to animals.
    Gary Larson
  • LilMissEmmylou
    LilMissEmmylou Posts: 1,721 Forumite
    paying for him and thinking of you all. He seems to be a good fighter and is hanging on in there - try to stay positive. *hugs*
  • Peakma
    Peakma Posts: 728 Forumite
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    I've just seen this thread,and read through it all.I've got a lump in my throat.sending lots of positive thoughts his way(don't do prayers!).What a shocking Xmas for you and yours.I really hope Rick manages to pull through.he will certainly be in my thoughts.I lost my little bro to menigitis C aged 16,we didn't know he had it untill it had allready killed him.Thank goodness Rick got to hospital in time,and is in the best hands to take care of him,you just dont expect things like this to strike healthy young people at the start of their lives.
    I have never got around to giving blood,always intended to,but I will make sure I do in the near future.
    Loads of Love and hugs to your family.
  • fsdss
    fsdss Posts: 1,429 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    update - Rick was given a blood thickening drug last night in the hope that it would stop the internal bleeding as the blood that he has been given is not producing the "Healing" cells that he desperately needs. there is a risk with giving him this drug but so far the blood has stopped(??) the bleed. his blood pressure is improving by itself so as the doctors say "slight improvement again".

    we are all so numb and in shock as to how this has happened. only a few days ago Rick was here "psyching" the children up for Christmas whilst babysitting for us.
    my eldest (6) knows Rick is poorly and has been quiet, but then again we all have.

    things to do today: Stop googling ruptured spleen / glandular fever
    Give blood - its free
  • basil92
    basil92 Posts: 12,510 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture Combo Breaker
    I have been following this thread and I just wanted to say my heart goes out to you and your family, and I wish Rick a full and speedy recovery. Sometimes words just aren't enough. All the best my thoughts are with you xxx
    If you want somebody you can trust...trust yourself :cool:

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    Basil - Lovely, a sensitive soul with legs designed for the catwalk
  • buxtonrabbitgreen
    buxtonrabbitgreen Posts: 2,856 Forumite
    1,000 Posts Combo Breaker
    Just popped on to check how Rick is this morning. It does sound a bit more hopeful. I hope he continues to improve.
    Anyone who lives within their means suffers from a lack of imagination:beer:

    Oscar Wilde
  • ping_2
    ping_2 Posts: 88 Forumite
    My thoughts are with you and your family, sending big hugs and wishing a speedy recovery for rick.
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