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Cantgetenuff's Christmas Chaos, Mon. Dec. 31
Cast:
me
DH
DD 8
Dec. 24-Jan. 3
ASSports, room 2250
We got to bed at 5:30am after MK EMHs. Around 7:30, I woke up with MAJOR heart palpitations and pain. I tried to rest, but got no sleep or comfort. We got up and met Emily at the bus stop and headed to EPCOT to meet Brian and Michelle and camp out for NYE fireworks.
No sooner had we gotten in the park, I am winded, dizzy, tingling all over, and my heart is racing out of my chest. DD was in the bathroom and I tell Emily to take her b/c I am headed to First Aid.
I am taken straight back, and the nurse takes my blood pressure and pulse, then immediately calls the paramedics. They run an EKG, (DH shows up…he’d been at the lockers when this happened and Emily told him where I was) and they tell him that my rhythms are not good, so they will summon an ambulance and off I go to Florida hospital in Celebration.
They did a chest x-ray (dr. was worried about a clot due to my mitral valve prolapse causing my shortness of breath), they did bloodwork (where apparently they check for a hormone type substance that indicates a heart attack. My level was just “trace” so he was unsure.) They give me aspirin, start an IV, have me on oxygen b/c I couldn’t say a sentence without huffing and puffing.
Finally, he says he wants to keep me for observation. But when the rest of my tests come back okay, and after laying there 5 hours my heart rate steadies, he says he’ll let me go if I PROMISE to take it easy. I had every intention of going straight to the hotel, but I thought, “I just have to see these fireworks!” so I go to EPCOT (slowly) and watch. Absolutely amazing! I am so glad I got to see them! We slowly trekked back to the room and slept in this morning (I slept until about 10). Now we’re just slowly getting up and around, waiting for Emily to come by before she leaves for home. Then we’re off to the MK to meet Brian and Michelle for lunch at the Plaza.
I feel better today…and I will take it easy. They just deduced it was a bad mitral valve flare up, maybe brought on by the schedule and stresses of the week.
I tell you what, I definitely don’t know what I would have done without Brian, Michelle, and Emily! They took care of DD all day while DH and I were at the hospital. I felt so sorry for them…what a party pooper I turned out to be on NYE!
Only two and a half days left. I hope to stay on top of the reports from here on out…I’ll do my best!
Happy New Year!
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I'm glad everything turned out OK and you are feeling better!!!
Friends are the best when we need to lean on them and yours are no exception!!
Take it EASY today and slow down a bit......you only have a couple more days to relish in the most wonderful place on earth before you have to return to reality!!
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Wow Christine.... this HAS been a trip to remember. Look on the bright side..... you made it to Celebration.
You have to force yourself to slow down and take it easy.
You are in my thoughts and prayers.
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Originally Posted by pogo
Wow Christine.... this HAS been a trip to remember. Look on the bright side..... you made it to Celebration.
That's true! We really have tried to "see the brighter side" of things this trip.
Since I'd only had two hours sleep, when I got up and showered and dressed, I didn't shave my legs (thinking, who cares? i'm in jeans, etc.) well, wouldn't you know, when I'm in the ambulance the paramedic is the cutest little guy and he has to put the EKG stickers on my legs...nice....
Then when we get to the ER, the nurses say, "There are no more rooms...we're putting people in the halls right now". One of the ambulance drivers says, "Hey, it looks like room number 13 is open!" I look at John and said, "yeah, that would be mine" and of course it was!
Ups and downs, this has been quite a trip. It's definitely not been picture perfect, but it's been memorable. And in the end, we've seen some wonderful things, great Disney service, and I am HERE with my family and friends. It ain't all bad...
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Unbelievable. Another crazy thing? I'm SO GLAD you are okay!
When I saw that you woke up after only 2 hours of sleep and were feeling ill and then you went to the park I thought you had lost your mind. But then I came to my senses and realized you went because THAT is where First Aid is! Of course!
I'm glad you got to go see the fireworks! I suppose sitting on a bench outside is similar to sitting on a bed inside.
You've been running really hard this trip...I expect a slower pace in the next couple of reports!
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Something must be wrong with me... I'm beginning to think like Pogo. After my first reaction of alarm, I also thought that you had made it to Celebration too.
Christine, please, please, please take care of yourself! The fireworks will always be there... we need you to take care of yourself, please!
Ellen
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Originally Posted by disneydeb
What were you thinking? Do you really want to see fireworks so badly?
We would be lost without out Christine on the JQ board!
Take care and I hope you go to Celebration on a PLANNED excersion!
I'm glad you are all right. S-l-o-w D-o-w-n!
Really do slow down Christine. Oliva needs her #1 cheerleader.
This has definately been a trip to remember!!
Carol
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Originally Posted by ElenitaB
Something must be wrong with me... I'm beginning to think like Pogo.
And what's wrong with that young lady ???
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Christine I am so glad you are doing better, but I have to agree with everyone else. SLOW IT DOWN! We want to see you again! Although I have to admit, this:
Originally Posted by cantgetenuff
Since I'd only had two hours sleep, when I got up and showered and dressed, I didn't shave my legs (thinking, who cares? i'm in jeans, etc.) well, wouldn't you know, when I'm in the ambulance the paramedic is the cutest little guy and he has to put the EKG stickers on my legs...nice....
Had me going
~Nikki~
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I am soooooooooooo glad that you are okay. I have a mitral valve prolapse also. I have had it all my life, but it's never given me any problems.
Take it easy!!!!!..... Like I said, I am SO glad that you are okay.
P.S. On a side note....I'm one of the people that works on the ambulance. We don't care if a woman has hairy legs.....he he.
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Thank goodness you are OK and of course I agree about slowing down, but understand why the pace was so high during such a busy time.
Hopefully the rest of the trip will be less stressful and gives you the chance to take it slow & enjoy your time.
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Please take care of yourself. Speaking from Olivia's prospective, my mom has MVP and nothing is scarier than seeing mom (read, hero/best friend) down and heading to the hospital. I have been there and no matter how brave a face I put on I was scared out of my mind. So Please go slow and have fun, you can always go back again!
Cassi
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Christine, how scary for both you and your family. Definitely take it easy for the next couple days.
Mary
Been there, done that, definitely going back!
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Wow that's scary. I'm so glad you're ok! Do slow down and take the rest of the trip easier.
Scott
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Christine, reading back on all the comments, it might feel like we're ganging up on you... but we're asking you to take care of yourself because we LOVE you!
I do hope to read that you're having a grand time today and that the crowds have begun to go away as many head home, including your friend, Pushy McPherson.
Ellen
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Christine,
I am glad to hear that you are feeling a little better. Please take care of yourself! By any chance, did John have his toe looked at while you were at the hospital?
Danielle
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Please slow down and take it easy for the next few days. Rent a W/C if you need to just to take it easy. Take care.
Kristen and Ben
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Oh, my goodness. THis must be the most exciting trip report I have ever read! I am SO glad you are okay. I must say I love it that you get to bed in the wee hours of the morning, feel chest pain, and ... head to the parks! Then, to take it easy, you head back to the parks for fireworks! I can totally relate, but do hope you continue to feel better and do take care of your self. Thank you for sharing this amazing trip report with all of u.
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