I mean, OrangeAss says he got results right away. Normal people have to wait.

Sending positive thoughts and energy to your family.

Please know we are here for you on DU - and please keep us updated. Sending you hugs til then

I just don't trust that his mom's side of the family is adhering to rules. They're all republicans, so I just don't have confidence. His aunt is an RN, and her husband is a respiratory therapist, and both work at the hospital he was taken to.

I don't know if my son will even be allowed to go to the hospital. I know he's freaking out.

I hope everyone ends up well. This is so tough!

Sending supportive hugs. Please update us on your nephew. Take care.

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If you have to go hide in a shed to do it, then that's what you do.

Freak out, take a breath & freak out some more maybe. You will eventually collect yourself.

We go on because that's what we do. If you have to pull over for a minute to scream, it's okay. ❤️

He's trying to sound strong to me, and I'm the same way to him.

I'm thankful that my grandson's aunt and uncle work at the hospital, so they should be able to see him, but I'm really not even sure about that.

My heart goes out to you.

I have had two loved ones affected, so I know how it feels... total hot mess. They didn't go to the hospital, as people were told not to earlier on unless it was an absolute emergency (like, about to die emergency). Now they know more and are better equipped with the additional knowledge to treat your grandson.

You are in my thoughts.

With his aunt and uncle both working at the hospital, I know he'll get the best possible care. His aunt told my son that they probably should have transported him to the hospital by ambulance, and apparently it has been discussed that if he doesn't improve he could be transferred to Children's Hospital in Denver. The fact that this has been discussed is terrifying. I hope we're getting all of the facts.

The fact that they are discussing a potential move is par for the course... they plan ahead for any given contingency. It is terrifying, but is not out of the norm.

well are very high.

I am hoping for the best for you and for all of your family.

I am so sorry you are going through this.

Stay strong and try to be there for your son and his wife. They may need your strength.

Sending love and prayers your way.

over the weeks from various sources. You know a lot about this already and that should help you get peace of mind and give some to your family if you have any to spare.

Hoping that everything goes well.

Sending prayers out for him, your son, and your former daughter-in-law.

I think you should have a good cry because of the stress, but what do I know? It might help you clear your head for positive thoughts for him and your son. You aren't alone.

You have got to do so because they'll need your strength right now. Not that
a certain times you will not break down or feel the pain and strain because
you wouldn't be human if you didn't hurt but be strong for those who need
you now.

Sometimes it is just making a list or what needs to be done and putting one
foot in front of the other. You can do it.

Of course you are having a hard time.

What a scary time for you and your entire family. We're here if you need to talk or vent.

There is no rhyme or reason to this disease.

Sending you healing vibes along with everyone here.

Best wishes to you and your family. I know this is very difficult for you and your family.

to you and your family.
Blessed be.

light and love to your grandson and your family and especially to you. Hold on.

Please keep us updated and all the best to your grandson for a speedy and full recovery.

It's a nightmare.

I hope he recovers quickly and completely.

She's 21 with no underlying health issues, but it's really floored her. She still has to have breathing treatments 4 x/day with a nebulizer and the doctors aren't sure if she'll have permanent lung or neurological damage. Her mom hasn't been able to be with her and it's so difficult for everyone. Erin hasn't had to be hospitalized which is fortunate because our local hospital is criminally low on medicine to treat it, ventilators, and PPE.

I so hope your nephew doesn't have it. Please keep us posted.

It's actually my grandson.

My son followed the ambulance to the hospital in Colorado Springs, but I'm wondering if they'll let him visit my grandson at all. Here in my town they allowed him to be near and they could see each other through glass and texted to each other. They transferred him up there because apparently they don't intubate kids in the hospital here, just in case it reaches that point.

It might be some rough waves but you'll come through.

for your Grandson!

My mom, in the nursing home, is fighting it. She's on oxygen too, but MANY years ago she made it known to her healthcare proxy (my oldest sister) that she never wanted to be put on a ventilator.

My thoughts are with you. Please keep us updated.

I know a lot of people are afraid of ventilators, and I've heard some good reasons for that fear.

Five family members had mild cases and have recovered. None were hospitalized and I wasn't told until after the fact. Otherwise, I'd have been freaking out.

I wasn't told until today that my grandson was sick, and he first was sick on Monday, I'm now told. I'm kind of mad about that, but I suppose they didn't want me to worry. I haven't seen him since this whole thing started because we were all sort of sheltering in place. He stayed at his mom's, and I've been completely isolating here at my house.

It was my niece, her husband and their daughter. Their two sons in the house didn't get it. Also, my nephew and his wife. Their youngest son and their middle son's best friend were in the house, but both were fine. Their older sons have flown the coop. Only my nephew was tested, and that's because he's a firefighter/paramedic. Of the others, only my nephew-in-law actually saw his doctor -- in his car in the alley behind the doctor's office. The others had phone visits with their doctors.

Like you, I hadn't seen any of them for some time.

My brother had the same symptoms but he had a giant blood clot in his lungs it was not visible on X-ray but was found after a ct Scan or MRI can't remember which one. Either would work I think. Covid causes clots. Sometimes the blood clots in the test tube. If your Grandson has a clot...my brother was treated with tPA and he survived. They are treating patients on ventilators (some being treated with tPA are not on ventilators) with the drug too, and it seems to save people. My brother is still alive and recovering.

Here is an abstract...there is more information on google.

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/32267998

I'm anxious to talk to my son this morning and will tell him about these things and find out the plan. He texted me at 11:30 last night to say that they were at Children's in Denver. If he's somehow sleeping now, I don't want to wake him. It's just crazy that we can't all run up there to be with them both.

I really think you grandson has a good chance. And he is in a good hospital. Take care...keep us informed if you are able...

your family is in such a terrifying situation. It sounds, though, like the hospitals are determined to get him the very best care.

Please keep us updated. We'll keep all of you in our thoughts and prayers.

Hang in there.

i'm sorry this is happening to your family --
all you can do is keep it together as best as you can

i also have it- at home self monitoring for nearly 4 weeks with pneumonia. I am scared I have pe or something else going on too since my pain is not getting better. I am already on blood thinners for clots.

to you and your family

You and your grandson are getting tons of healing energy from the family that is DU.
Take care of yourself also.

I am so sorry to hear of your grandson's health issues. It sounds as if his medical team is doing their best for him, and I hope he recovers quickly & completely!

I woke up at 4 and my thinking was not positive. I'm waiting for word from my son on how the night went and what the plan is. I know he's in a great facility.

Please remember to breathe deeply, eat, sleep, and engage in quality self-care. All these activities will keep you grounded while you, and we, wait for updates.

This made all my alarms go off. He's only 17? Almost 17? And they want to send him to a hospital where he can get a CABG? Oh, my heart goes out to you! This sucks.

Praying for you and yours. I have a significant degree of anger over this. I'll be angry for you, so you can rest. It's all I have to offer right now. That, and my vote for Biden. And, a few bucks for the GoFundMe you're gonna probably need.

I am so sorry! One day at a time...

Stay strong.

I had heard that the really bad cases were in the 50s and 60s. Not that the 80s is good, but it might be the difference between needing intubation or just oxygen.

Fingers crossed.

It's a good thing that you're writing about this, and putting your feelings and thoughts on record. It's kinda like journaling, in a way. It's good to get it out of your head and on another surface separate from you where you can look at it with some separation.

And it's good for the rest of us to see, read, and understand a little better and more intimately. Thank you for including us in these vulnerable moments you're going through. Thank you for letting us in.