E.R. Drama and a Very Personal Revelation


Last Saturday, my twin niece/nephew celebrated their 1st birthday. And last Saturday, my fever shot up to 39 deg C. It was then I realized that I was really, really sick.

But I simply could not disappoint my eldest brother and sister- in- law by not showing up at the party. It was also my obligation as a sister to support my family in this event. My dear mommy was also expecting me to help entertain the guests (well, ok, not entertain like do a song-and-dance number coz that would easily have driven them away haha). So I really did my best to attend. I took paracetamol, sweated out my fever, and when it went down to 37.5, I took a really HOT shower then got myself ready, and went straight to the Manila Pen party.

Ok, don’t pelt me for doing that. The scalding shower actually made me feel so much better. I was a little late for the party, but I was glad I made it for my brother and his family. I’m so sorry though that I don’t have any of my *cough* SC photos to show for because I didn’t bring a camera. I was actually too weak to even walk around and say hi to the guests, much more take photos of them. But I was glad I went too– not just because I made my family happy that I showed up (they were having mixed feelings about me showing up actually because they really didn’t want my condition to get worse) because I was able to meet Rafe Totengco in person 😀 DB had some real cool friends. If I weren’t so sick then, I’d be happily rubbing elbows with them already *SCbaghag :D*

The night was over by 11:30pm, and my condition took a turn for the worse. I felt really sick, weak, had chills, and extreme pain all over my body.

Midnight came. My beloved mother, along with my DH, brought me to Makati Medical Center Emergency Room. I was very, very weak. Could barely stand, let alone walk.

I have not been to the Emergency Room since that fateful Valentines’ Day two years ago, when I had to bring my MIL because she was suffering from transient global amnesia– something to do with her almost suffering a stroke (yes, cholesterol overload and she refused to take lipitor because it was expensive. Tsk priorities). Ugh. I never forgot that incident. Because it was Valentines’ Day and I spent it with my MIL. What dutiful daughter-in-law I was *pukes buckets haha*. I even spent the next morning with my MIL since no one else could bring her to the hospital for her CT Scan and MRI.

Ok anyway this is about my E.R. drama, not hers *hehehe*. So I got into the E.R. and my temperature was 38 degrees. DM waits outside by the reception area and starts chatting with the nurses while DH and I go into the examination room. I was given paracetamol, and I asked to lie down. I apparently have a virus attacking my whole system, hence the extreme body pain, throbbing headache, hard cough *wanting to throw up each time*, chills, and painful throat. I was asked if I wanted to be confined since they wanted to check in a few days if this was dengue or not.

I asked to go home, if I could. So they gave me an injection of a pain killer– the effect was almost instantaneous. In 10 minutes, I was able to stand up. Pain was still there, but it wasn’t as bad. DH paid for the bill (it was Php 7,500 for some 45 minutes. Highway robbery :D).

My mom was outside my examination room, and she was apparently giving some “red pocket” (angpao) to the doctor/ intern who handled my case (or whatever that’s called). She gave him 3k, which he didn’t want to accept. But here’s something about my DM— she always wins when it comes to these things. I was too weak to say anything else except thank you to those who helped me in the examination room. *Plus I had no money on me haha*

As we waited for DM’s car by the E.R. lobby, the nurses and interns were all thanking my DM. I have to say this– her generosity really never ends. Apparently, it was an intern’s birthday and when the fellow interns and doctors were asking that intern to “treat” them, she said she had no money. My mom was hanging out in that area at that time (I was still in the examination room) and heard the whole conversation, so she shelled out 1K and gave it to the birthday celebrant and said, “Here, a little money so you can treat your friends. I know how hard it is to work at midnight especially in an E.R.” (as relayed to me by that bday girl– DM and DH went out of the lobby to look for her driver because he wasn’t picking up his phone)

I took a second look at this generous woman that I call My Mother. I am so proud to be her daughter. I am in awe of her. She is really the most kind-hearted woman I know. The one who never fails to help others, who never fails to share what she has. As we were in the car going to the drugstore to get my medicine, I told her, “That’s why you’re always so blessed, Mommy.”

I was so teary- eyed when DM dropped me and DH back to our place. I told DH that though I may not be appreciated for the things I do for his parents, I certainly know that I am loved by my family. That night at the E.R. was proof. When I finally checked my phone, my 2 DBs and SIL had been texting and calling me to see how I was.

I may not be blessed with wonderful ‘laws (and why many people think it’s a walk in the park to be married into DH’s family, is an enigma to me), but I do know this– I am blessed with the most wonderful family in the world. I could not have asked for anything more in life. And this is what will get me well again 🙂

Halloween’s just a few days away. I really hope I get better so I can go trick or treating with my kiddies 🙂 Hope your day’s good! And please please take extra care these days– so many are sick!!

x
Mrs.T

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  1. Mrs.T Oh My I’m So sorry to hear That! I thought you were so lucky to be married to your DH because I thought their so generous to you. I did not know its your family pala all this time? The things na you hear pala not always accurate!

  2. Mrs T, I think you need to stay in bed and rest for a few days. And try not to think about your MIL. Your DM is indeed a lovely person! GET WELL SOON!

  3. hi there! hope you feel better. my kids and i have been sick for the past 2 weeks. it’s not easy. i am amazed you can still blog but having said that- i am thankful you did. my dm is also very generous and i seldom tell her how much i appreciate her. your latest entry inspired me to do just that. take care!

  4. hi mrs t,
    its my first time to comment here. anyway, your DM reminds me of my “amah”. a very very generous woman. she’s also like that when i had ruptured appendicitis when i was 6. she’s generous to other people but “kuripot” to herself. i miss her so much. she passed away 3 yrs ago.

    -mrs ck

  5. I never understood the issue with in-laws until I got married… Am just wondering, what does your DH do about it? Did he even make things “easier” for you? Hope he does…

    Just be strong and hang in there. Your family’s always there for you- and we always take them for granted. Maybe, it’s His way of patting us on our backs to remind us of them =)

  6. Mrs. T, you really have a great mother and family as well. Try not to think of the other mother okay–because MILs will forever be competing with their DIL’s for attention, no one is good enough for them…that’s a fact. AND make a mental note that you will be as great as your mother to your future DILs. Get well soon.

  7. Hi Mrs. T!

    Get well soon! I’m just curious, what does your DH have to say aabout you not being blessed with wonderful ‘laws?

  8. hi – pls get well soon! this has been going on too long and we’re all praying for you to bounce back in good health! and yes, your DM is truly blessed because of her generosity and thoughfulness! the best of good karma is on the way back to her!

    paz

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