Monday, November 3, 2008

Mama Pitt

We had a bit of a scare today.... I woke up this morning and got ready for work as usual. Loren and I had decided to drive seprately to work today since I had a dentist appointment after work. So Loren left for work while I finished feeding animals. I looked at my phone and noticed I missed a call from my brother Steve. I checked the message and it was Steve telling me that Mom was in the hospital. She had fainted in the bathroom and they took her to the emergency room at Orange County Medical Center. I frantically called Tara trying to find out what was going on. She told me where Mom was and that she had been put on heart medication last night that didn't take and they were keeping her in the hospital at least until tomorrow. I called in a sub and got in the car. I drove to work and dropped off Loren's lunch and went to the hospital. I see her and I give her this look like, just what do you think you are doing to us? She started laughing and said "Well I thought this was going to be nothing and I could just call you when everything was over and say ....'So this is what happened', but I guess I was wrong." Just like my Mom to think nothing of it.
She has a heart arrhythmia. Her heart is pumping constantly like she is exercising, but she's laying down. Today they gave her some calcium channel blockers to slow down the calcium being sent to her heart that over works it. They said they are going to put her on alpha and beta blockers to help keep her heart beats in check. She will have to be on medication for the rest of her life.
My siblings and I are so blessed to have such an amazing Mother. She is so strong, loving, caring and like we have always said LITERALLY has a BIG HEART! The Doctor told her she has an enlarged heart. He explained it like getting grey hair and wrinkles. It's inevitable with age. The doctors were impressed that she has never smoked or drank and are grateful that they are only dealing with an enlarged heart and nothing else. We are grateful for the word of wisdom.
We are praying for her. Thank you so much for all your prayers as well. We have such an amazing support system and we are so blessed to have so many wonderful family members and friends.

7 comments:

Cyndi said...

Wow. Keep us posted. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Kim said...

Thanks for updating! We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Your mom reminds me of my dad in this case. As he was going to the hospital after a heart attack on the basketball court, he called my mom and asked if we needed any milk. You know, so he could pick some up on his way home. Guess that didn't work out! :)

Crazy parents. We love you!

Heidi said...

Im so glad you guys were able to go see her. Love my Grandma!!!

Ashley said...

I'm glad that she's doing ok. And I also like this newfound zeal for blogging that you have!

Jeff and Stephanie said...

Your mom is amazing! She really does have too big of a heart! It's easy to see where you got it from!

Tamsyn said...

I love Mama Pitt!! So sorry to hear this, but so thankful she is okay. Tell her I love her and wish her the best...The same goes for you and Loren and your whole family!!!

Love, T

mik said...

Jana,
I am so happy to hear your mom is doing better. I have always looked up to your mom. I will say she is one of my favorites. Love ya
Mikki (southam) Jolley