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Spike's Bitches 47: Someone Dangerous Could Get In  

[NAFDA] Spike-centric discussion. Lusty, lewd (only occasionally crude), risqué (and frisqué), bawdy (Oh, lawdy!), flirty ('cuz we're purty), raunchy talk inside. Caveat lector.


Aims - Sep 12, 2012 9:19:21 pm PDT #20148 of 30001
Shit's all sorts of different now.

Oh Nora ... {{{{hugs}}}} I hope the ER is quick to figure it out and efficient and effective care to fix it. So much love to you two. Also, maybe take Tom's bike away until he knows how to handle it?

And Pix - that shit would freak me right the hell out, too. Like, leave all my shit behind and go live elsewhere freak me out. Fucking hate rats and mice.

Scrappy - I wish your mom much pep and livelihood. She has so much love and support from you and your family and that is awesome.


Cass - Sep 12, 2012 9:20:47 pm PDT #20149 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

They are concerned it's a collapsed lung.

I am very glad that you were able to take Tom in for professional care and I hope he's feeling better soon. And you. So much stress.

I wonder if the hand solution I used at the shooting range today to get the gunpowder residue off my hands caused it? Or the giant ball of stress and upheaval in my life right now.

Chemicals and stress are massive contributors to my eczema. I hope you get relief from the meds.


javachik - Sep 12, 2012 10:10:32 pm PDT #20150 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.

Nora, please check-in when you can again. Worried.


Nora Deirdre - Sep 12, 2012 11:17:05 pm PDT #20151 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Ok, not as dire. The doctor got several xrays done, the lungs are ok. He does have 2 broken ribs though. The theory is that the broken ribs are causing irregular breathing which can lead to infection/pneumonia etc.

They just pumped him full of dilaudid and he's got an abutrol nebulizer breathing treatment going now. I think he'll be discharged in the next hour or so.

Thanks for being here everyone. It helped me keep my shit together, I tell you what.


Cass - Sep 12, 2012 11:44:56 pm PDT #20152 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.

the lungs are ok.

Good news. Broken ribs, as I understand, are painful and all. But they heal.

And I am glad you had a place to worry aloud and then be strong with some support, Nora. Tonight sounded scary for you and for Tom.


Nora Deirdre - Sep 12, 2012 11:51:07 pm PDT #20153 of 30001
I’m responsible for my own happiness? I can’t even be responsible for my own breakfast! (Bojack Horseman)

Cass, yes. I am glad and grateful. Tom was super scared and I was able to stay calm thanks to the late shift.


Calli - Sep 13, 2012 1:27:11 am PDT #20154 of 30001
I must obey the inscrutable exhortations of my soul—Calvin and Hobbs

Yikes! I'm glad Tom has something that time and a bit of care will heal.

Aims, I hope you're feeling better.


sj - Sep 13, 2012 2:45:22 am PDT #20155 of 30001
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."

{{{Nora & Tom}}} Quick healing to Tom. Do we need to start wrapping Tom in bubble wrap?

{{{{{Pix}}}}} Your reaction sounds calm compared to how I would react.


Sue - Sep 13, 2012 3:08:08 am PDT #20156 of 30001
hip deep in pie

Healing-ma for Tom. What a stressful night for you guys. Just reading this thread was stressing me out. I am glad it's ribs out of all the possibilities.


Lee - Sep 13, 2012 3:56:35 am PDT #20157 of 30001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.

Oh Nora, I am so sorry you and Tom had such a scary night, but I am glad it turned out to be not as dire as it seemed. Heal fast, ribs!