Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Well, they say it's healthy to vent ... As some of you know, a couple of days ago my brother-in-law was taken to the hospital with suspected meningitis. After a stressful few hours, they decided it was severe dehydration and a virus, and sent him home. Last night - as mum and I were packing for today's trip to Melbourne - my sister called to say they had called an ambulance, he was getting worse. Their boys were anxious and asking if daddy would be coming home again. When he got to the hospital they finally did the test they should have done two days ago and at about 11.00 last night discovered it was, in fact, viral meningitis. He's staying in the hospital for a few nights then coming home for 2-3 weeks of bedrest. My sister's pregnant - so even if she doesn't catch meningitis (it's the less infectious of the two types, but you can still catch it in close contact) I'm worried that the stress of having to look after two boys under 6 as well as my BIL won't be healthy for her or the baby. And, of course, we had to call off the Melbourne trip which sounds like a really minor point in comparison, and it is, but since this was to make up for the Hong Kong trip we're no longer taking and I've been looking forward to it and saving for it for weeks, it's still REALLY disappointing. Any positive thoughts would be appreciated We're all pretty down at the moment.
Originally Posted By avromark Eegads! Figaro's sister is in for some hard times. **Positive thoughts being sent*** Hopefully she will be able to conquer and devour. She'll get through it, she's a mom after all. Do I get a hug?
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle **hug** Thanks Avro, for the support! I'm going to get my dad from the airport now (he was already in Melbourne!) so I'd best run but thank you
Originally Posted By TALL Disney Guy (((HUGS for my 2005 Winter Bash Pal))) I'm sorry to hear about this turn for your BIL, LB...I hope he manages a quick and full recovery, and that your sis manages okay, too. And you have every right to feel disappointed in the trip not falling through. I know when you really look forward to something so much and it doesn't happen, it can be a real downer. But try to cheer up, and maybe an even better trip will be in store for the future!
Originally Posted By melekalikimaka Oh no. :-( I'm sorry that your brother in law is so sick. What a bummer to miss your vacations too. (I didn't know you weren't going to Hong Kong anymore.)
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I'm so sorry to hear about your brother-in-law. I hope my good vibes pass on to you!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks everyone >>(I didn't know you weren't going to Hong Kong anymore.)<< Not at this stage at least. We were due to go in early March, but then mum got diagnosed with high blood pressure and she couldn't get travel insurance. We might be going at some point, but not the trip we were planning on taking.
Originally Posted By LuLu Yuck, I survived meningitis when I was 2. I'm sure it's not a big deal these days, but your sis sure doesn't need it! I'm praying for everyone's health and happiness! Hugs to you, LB!
Originally Posted By debtee Oh no Kez! So sorry to hear all the bits of bad news. I really hope your BIL is going to be ok. I feel sad that you are not going to Melb. It's not a minor point, as you were so looking forward to it. You know your family needs you right now and that comes first but you are only human and it's ok to be disappointed! Big hugs darling. Woody & Toby send big licks!
Originally Posted By sarahwithbaloo I am so sorry to hear this LB love to your family and I hope you BIL recovers soon. Sorry your trip was cancelled I hope you manage a break when everything gets back to normal. (You can always hop a plane to the UK)
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks everyone - and thanks for all the comments about how it's okay to be disappointed about Melbourne. I was sort of feeling like a spoiled brat for even caring about it, but I guess as you said Deb, I've been looking forward to it. And looking after 2 rambunctious boys isn't quite the same as a fun weekend away, lol.
Originally Posted By tiggerdis_ Aww Liberty, it's okay to feel disappointment at missing your trip! I hope that everything goes well for your family and you'll be able to travel again soon.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Hugs You aren't a spoiled brat, you are human Like others have said it's OK to feel dissappointed that you are missing TWO vacations. Just concentrate on what is in front of you and when things settle down, start planning another vacation
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Awe Catfish - big bear hugs coming your way, as well as positive thoughts for your family. Well think of it this way - the money you save missing those two trips could be stashed to come and see DLP with your personal guides.
Originally Posted By beamerdog Oh, so sorry to hear about this. You're absolutely not a brat to have feelings. I hope things get better. If I remember correctly my son had to have shots for meningitis before they would let him formally enroll in college and live in the dorm. Do they have immunizations for the kids? Probably not good for a pregnant person.
Originally Posted By TiggerPooh1973 What a bummer! I hope your BIL is feeling better soon and that your sister doesn't catch it. Sorry to hear about missing the trip too, that is a shame when you were so looking forward to it. Hang in there!
Originally Posted By Liberty Belle Thanks so much everyone With regards to shots, they've said that if anyone's going to get it they've already got the germs and there's nothing they can do to prevent it at this point. No one's shown any signs as yet so hopefully that means no one else has caught it... >>Well think of it this way - the money you save missing those two trips could be stashed to come and see DLP with your personal guides<< I like the way you think.
Originally Posted By chickendumpling Oh, sweetie, I'm just finding this thread. I had no idea about your brother. I hope he is recovering and that everyone else is healthy and happy. Sorry about your trip. I totally agree with what debtee and others have said about your disappointment not being understandable. I hope you are able to do a "make up" "make up" trip real soon!
