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The Official "You Go CathyMoran" thread!

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    #92
    tbh
    Closed Accounts Posts: 15,914 ✭✭✭✭tbh


    I think that's a great idea, but it might be difficult to get everyone to sign.

    I was thinking that maybe we could send flowers to the nurses station to thank them for looking after our friends so well? We could send them to Aoife herself, but, from what I know of her, she might not like that :)


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    #93
    ARGINITE
    Registered Users Posts: 2,717 ✭✭✭ARGINITE


    Dam you and your thinking, but you said difficult not impossible. So ill figure something out.
    Anyways re: flowers.
    I think its a great idea, so count me in if your going to go ahead with that.


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    #94
    Vexorg
    Registered Users Posts: 4,899 ✭✭✭Vexorg


    We are also trying to get something going here.

    Linking the banners back to this thread allows all the well wishers a single point to communicate their thoughts for Aoife.

    So if you have any graphic ability, even if you don't and just want to pop up a message to Aoife, add you graphic to the linked thread and I will stick it in the rotation.


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    #95
    tbh
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    Shane what do you reckon? I'm not looking to do a whiparound or anything, but would it be ok to send flowers? (it'll keep the nurses on their toes knowing so many people are taking an interest ;) )


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    #96
    dabbler2004
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    My thoughts are with both of you, here's to a speedy recovery.


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    #97
    Gazza22
    Registered Users Posts: 2,117 ✭✭✭Gazza22


    Again, i wish the both of you my best wishes.

    Gary


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    #98
    Hagar
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    My thoughts are with you both.


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    #99
    The_Conductor
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 32,279 Mod ✭✭✭✭The_Conductor


    tbh wrote:
    Shane what do you reckon? I'm not looking to do a whiparound or anything, but would it be ok to send flowers? (it'll keep the nurses on their toes knowing so many people are taking an interest ;) )

    Thankyou for your thoughtful suggestion.
    Unfortunately there are no flowers allowed into the place at all- you have to wash up to your elbows with Hebiscrub and wear a disposable plastic apron to get in to the place, and then disinfect yourself when leaving.

    The nurses are brilliant there- extremely dedicated to the care of their patients, and in my case, Aoife.

    Today Aoife had a CAT scan done- the results of which the surgical team pronounced "encouraging". She still is having problems with pneumonia/dialysis/fluid retention/blood pressure etc- and they are not happy that her condition is stable. As such its entirely possible that she may remain in Intensive Care for another week to 10 days (the medical team were unclear when it was likely that she would be discharged to the high dependency unit- the docs way of putting it was "how long is a piece of string".....)

    The most encouraging thing is that Aoife is able to talk without too much difficulty (when her lungs have been suctioned) and does not appear to be in pain. She also looks infinitely improved when you compare her with how she was this day last week. Her hair is also growing back again, slowly. The worst thing is that she finds it difficult to sleep at night there which means they sedate her- which in turn means she is a zombie the following day (today) and dozes through the day- only not to sleep the following night again......

    I will be so relieved when she gets out- its so difficult to leave her in the evening.

    Shane


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    #100
    Dave!
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    All the best to Aoife


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    #101
    nesf
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    smccarrick wrote:
    I will be so relieved when she gets out- its so difficult to leave her in the evening.

    Well, you can rest easier for knowing that there's no better place for her to be at the moment, as harsh as that may seem at times. At least you are spared the worry of whether she's in good hands. It doesn't really make it that much easier to deal with, but still, small mercies and all that. :)


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    #102
    ANXIOUS
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    Best of luck, my thoughts and prayers are with you both.


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    #103
    Waltons
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    All my thoughts are with you, you're both very strong people


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    #104
    miju
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    thoughts are with you both


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    #105
    elivsvonchiaing
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    I really hope you see the "tipping-point" soon where it is obvious to you and the doctors/nurses that she no longer needs ICU.

    Shane: I've seen ICU and it freaked me out (uncle) it if was my partner I don't know how I would have coped!

    You are the bravest person I know!

    ELivs


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    #106
    Cunny-Funt
    Registered Users Posts: 2,748 ✭✭✭Cunny-Funt


    I must say what a thoughtful thread.

    I wish Aoife the best.


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    #107
    Mr E
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    Best wishes to you and Aoife, Shane.


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    #108
    tbh
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    cool enough shane, good to hear the good news. I'll take the money I would have spent on flowers and give it to a cancer charity, at least I'll feel like I'm doing something worthwhile :) Tell her to take it easy!

    tbh.


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    #109
    Asiaprod
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    My thoughts and prayers are with you both.


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    #110
    Mr Magnolia
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 10,432 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr Magnolia


    Best wishes for a speedy recovery for Aoife Shane from myself and my wife, we've been thinking about ye too. You are both an inspiration.


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    #111
    skywalker
    Registered Users Posts: 2,707 ✭✭✭skywalker


    Just saw this thread linked from one of the banners, hope everything goes well from here on in CathyMoran & smccarrick, you both seem like nice folks.


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    #112
    digitally-yours
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    How can something go wrong when you have soo many hearts Praying for you :D

    get well soon

    I dont know you but ... i wish you all the best

    and as i always say "Keep Hopes High"


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    #113
    thelordofcheese
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    skywalker wrote:
    Just saw this thread linked from one of the banners, hope everything goes well from here on in CathyMoran & smccarrick, you both seem like nice folks.


    Same here.
    Chin up kids, and i hope it all works out for ye soon.


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    #114
    Drift
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,395 ✭✭✭Drift


    Just found the thread from one of the banners.

    Shane and Aoife you've both been in my prayers since before the op and will continue to be every day. We're all rooting for you.


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    #115
    zeusnero
    Closed Accounts Posts: 334 ✭✭zeusnero


    My 1st post on this thread, but have been wishing Aoife well for a long time - really stomach wrenching to read so I can't imagine how tough it is on you Shane. Really hoping everything goes well and Aoife improves rapidly over the next few weeks.

    Best wishes!


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    #116
    RuggieBear
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    thinking of you.


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    #117
    oscarBravo
    Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 28,792 Mod ✭✭✭✭oscarBravo


    Best wishes to both of you guys - I'll be checking back often with fingers crossed and beaming tons of positive energy across the ether.


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    #118
    The Walsho
    Registered Users Posts: 1,251 ✭✭✭The Walsho


    Best wishes, thinking of you both.


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    #119
    xzanti
    Moderators, Entertainment Moderators Posts: 10,437 Mod ✭✭✭✭xzanti


    thelordofcheese wrote:
    Same here.
    Chin up kids, and i hope it all works out for ye soon.

    Yeah same here... Hope it all turns out well for you.. reading about your story sounds very familiar.. My 16 y/o cousin took very sick with Cystic Fibrosis (long term sufferer) 2 days before Xmas this year and she was up and down for a week before being put on a ventilator.. Unfortunately we lost her on New Yrs Eve..

    I know how nerve racking it is watching someone rally and then go down and then get a bit better, and then down etc... I will say a prayer for Aoife that your story will have a happy ending :)


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    #120
    Sad Professor
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 22,671 CMod ✭✭✭✭Sad Professor


    Very thoughtful thread. My best wishes to you both :)


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    #121
    free2fly
    Closed Accounts Posts: 565 ✭✭✭free2fly


    You are both in my thoughts and in my prayers. Fingers crossed for the good news that Aoife is heading home soon.


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