Category Archives: Barbara hospitalization

Barbara Allen (Underwood) Shaw

Posted on June 14, 2010 by

Barbara Allen (Underwood) Shaw – Obituary Barbara Allen (Underwood) Shaw, 48, of Houston Texas, died June 8, 2010.

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Barbara crossed the veil

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

And I am alone for the first time in my adult life.

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Intubation

Posted on June 8, 2010 by

As I write this, Barbara is being intubated. She simply isn’t able to breathe well enough on her own. Her CO2 levels are too high, and oxygen levels too low. This is when it starts to make me scared. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Life in the ICU

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

Barbara’s in the ICU. Restraints haven’t been necessary, as she is not sufficiently aware of her surroundings to be a problem. I guess I should thank the gods for the small favors. She has had no periods of coherence since … Continue reading →

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Transfer to ICU ordered

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

No surprise. I was expecting that. Yes, she is that sick.

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Restraints and Tube Feeding

Posted on June 7, 2010 by

Do you pray? If so, now would be a good time to do so for Barbara. Continue reading →

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As The White Count Rises … [Updated]

Posted on June 6, 2010 by

Yes, you read that right.

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Barbara’s having a rough day [updated]

Posted on June 5, 2010 by

The term ‘altered mental state’ seems to apply today. She didn’t sleep well, and has been alternating between dream and semi-wakeful states all morning (since at least 5 am). She keeps coming out with comments and questions based on dreams … Continue reading →

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Barbara’s EGD Results

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Well, that wasn’t too bad. They found a minor ulcerated hernia which the GI doctor believes is sufficient to explain Barbara’s bleeding.

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Troubles continue for Barbara

Posted on June 2, 2010 by

Barbara, scopes, and bleeding. Interesting times indeed. Continue reading →

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