What a Day
Sunday, December 20, 2020 at 5:56PM 
The pups are now gone. The xpen in my room is down. Rebel is dealing with being one of the crew.
Today was a scary day for us and now that the pups have departed, I can tell you about it.
Nathan went to Brunos and to get shawarma and as he was in getting food, sweat started pouring off of him and his chest hurt. He didn't have his nitro with him. I didn't think to ask. He didn't finish. He came home and said nitro upstairs and I frantically looked for it with what felt like minutes but doubt it was that. He is supposed to have it on him. But this is new to him and to me, I suppose. He was white as a ghost. I said emerg. He said no then after the 3rd dose 5 minutes apart he said perhaps. I got my coat on. Threw the coat at him and he says its starting to work. I realized at that moment 911 should have been called. Driving to Mississauga aint happening. It is too far.
So we will call tomorrow and get a plan in place which is probably call 911. Then we had the last puppy go and thankfully he had enough time to recover. Then he laid down. He is mostly back to his new norm.
So on top of all the pups departing we had Nathan and well Nathan is not supposed to be stressed. How can you not be stressed when your cardiologist says we do not know if they will delay surgeries again and he is progressing. It is obvious he was. Today was scary for him and for me.
To top it off, Sage is in a bad mood and I get that. That too shall pass. Cinnamon gets it and Spirit still has her baby. Maybe Sage and Cinnamon will all mother Rebel. This is Cinnamon's last litter. Within days they will realize how easy their life got. Yes - missed but easier.
You do not want to know how many loads of laundry we have. Dennis - his way of coping is to clean, clean, clean. I get to do what he throws in the laundryroom. He likes to do all the houses, beds etc so they can be stored clean. I was just not planning on it being today.
By the way, Miss Rebel is making Nathan smile.
Tomorrow is a new day... So happy to hear about the journeys of the pups. All seem to be doing well. Nice - indeed!
Reader Comments (14)
Oh Darlah, I am so very sorry to hear about Nathan’s bad experience. You know I would have called 911, the paramedics can check him out as soon as they get to your house, they have defibrillators on board, and could do what is necessary on the way to the hospital. Take care both of you.
OMG, that's frightening! Lucky he was able to remedy the pain but watch him tonight. So fortunate that the last of the puppies have gone home too.
Yes, call tmrw to the dr and heed his words.
I didn't think he was that compromised when I last saw him.
I could do some laundry but I'm sure you have done it all already.
That is so very scary. I am so sorry this happened. Please let me know if there is anything I can do.
I should have called 911 but strange how you can't think when under that much stress. Plus I just have to do it not listen to him. Hoping they give us some words of wisdom.
Dorothy: We are working on it.
Nathan looks pretty much like he always does. Does not look sick at all. Someone said you look good. But I tell you when I saw that white face, sweating profusely, I went oh oh. I would like to think he is not so bad and then this happens and then he went on to do what he does to send the last puppy off. He so loves the pups. It took him a bit over an hour to recover but he's been okay tonight. Do believe his blockages are progressing. He's got - or did when they tested him 70% blockages in all 5 arteries. He used to just have angina attacks when he moved too quickly. Now he has them when he is laying down. I think he has unstable angina but this was more. This was downright scary. He said to me - I am not sure I can make it to the 22nd. But where he is supposed to go still has a covid outbreak in the cardio unit. His day off is tomorrow so he gets to sleep in but I told Dennis we have to have a camera in our bedroom so I can watch him. I want him to sleep but I also want me to be able to react if needed.
Laundry - you know Dennis - mr clean freak - coping craziness. I think we are down to 4 or 5 loads. LOL We will get through it.
Please stay well and safe. We’re keeping you in our thoughts and sending best wishes. Kitty especially. 😘
Hi Darlah, very sorry to hear all this. My late dad had to use the nitro often too, so I remember how scary the attacks and ER visits were. If you can, please ask your doctor if it's a good idea to chew an aspirin in case of emergency (in addition to nitro, and what size/strength). I'd suggest staying home, definitely no driving for him. Warm wishes, have faith!
So sorry to hear this. You all need to rest now. Meadow sends hugs to Nathan and you too.
So sorry to hear about Nathan’s episode.
I will keep him in my prayers.
Take care of yourselves! 🐾
Yikes! You need to bubblewrap that man and tape him to a lounger until the 22! Just kidding, please send my best to you both and hopefully you will have a restful and peaceful end of this year. I am very sad to see the end of the puppy videos but happy that your responsibilities for them are complete. Merry Christmas!
Sending good vibes and prayers for a healthy recovery and a restful holiday to recuperate! Be safe
Jodi: I am with you.... all the way!
Hi Darlah and Nathan
What a scary time for both of you. Wishing you all the best for a happy and healthy holiday season and New Year and all the best for 2021. We so look forward to reading the blogs and enjoying the pics of the pups and all the dogs. Bring on January 22!!
Take care and stay safe.
Sue, Bruce, Charlie and Teddy.
Sorry to hear about what happened yesterday. I hope Nathan is resting and relaxing now - probably easier said than done since he always seems to be on the go. I hope the doctors and specialists call him back soon.