Vacation is Over
January 26th, 2008 
UPDATE: So this is Heather’s hand taken this morning. After Heather couldn’t keep down anything, including water or a clear sports drink, we sought medical help and were directed to the local hospital. Heather got a 2-liter I.V. (two 1-liter bags), a shot of Demerol and a shot of an anti-nausea med. She immediately felt better, but I don’t think they gave her enough of the anti-nausea meds because she is still feeling horrible. After the 5 hour ER trip, I forced Heather to sleep, I loaded up and got out of California. I’m killing time before Coco’s last outing of the day and thought I’d post a quick update on Heather based on the email and Twitter traffic. We’ll be home tomorrow. And I couldn’t be happier.
One of the reasons I pushed to get out today:
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Tags: health, life is kicking my ass, vacation
Best wishes on getting through this. Thoughts are with you.
drive safely.
Thanks for the update. Thinking of you guys. Have a safe trip home
I’m sending good wishes across the continent to y’all. I hope the drive home is as quick and uneventful as it can be.
(I can’t imagine that roadtrip with ONE dog, let alone TWO and a child and illness.)
Hopeful wishes that your trip home is quick and uneventful and that Heather stays okay. I know you watch her like a hawk (she says so) re her health, so she’s in good hands. Drive carefully with your princesses.
Yes, thanks for the update. Glad it’s nothing to-to. You’re a man among men, Jon Armstrong. Drive safely.
Thank you SO MUCH for the update, Jon. I was getting ready to call all the local hospitals (I’m in SD) and show up in person with a support crew to help out.
Yes, we out here in “The Internet” DO tend to panic, but it’s only out of love.
Drive safely, indeed…
Yes, yes, we do panic. I’ve been in an absolute panic since I discovered this pic. Get well, Armstrongs, in every way possible. My thoughts are with you.
Jon, Thanks for the Update. Drive safely and I hope the trip home is less eventful then this trip has been. I hope everyone gets feeling better quickly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
your lucks seems abotu as awesome as ours. I hope you all make iot home safe and feel better soon!
anything you need – just call. We’ll be up a canyon most of the day with the kids’ ski lessons, but one of us can drive down if you need anything. I CAN’T believe I thought that was YOUR hand – I guess because you said you were sick first. Hang in there.
Good luck. I was so worried about y’all, that I told all my friends at dinner about your ordeal. I think they are a little concerned about me now. Glad you are homeward bound.
Lordy, Jon. I’ve been in your situation more than once, and I know how nerve-wracking and horrible it is. Thanks for letting all the blurbodoocery addicts know what’s going on, and as everyone else has said before – drive safely and we’re all thinking of you. Sorry that you guys had to have your vacation end like mine tend to.
I bet she has that stomach virus that’s around. I had this, my 1yo had this and 7 of our neighbors had it! In the last 2 weeks. I called pediatrician and she said everyone has this. We didn’t go to ER, but just kept an empty stomach (easier for me than 1yo) and we were over it in a couple of days. Bad and too much vomit for anyone’s taste, but it’s short-lived.
Wishing all of you a safe trip back. Sending healing thoughts to all of the Armstrongs.
Hope you all have a safe trip and that Heather starts feeling better soon.
so glad to hear that heather’s on the mend! Hope the whole fam is recovering from your various illnesses and that you guys never ever take another vacation again. at least not like this one.
You know, I’m really thinking you guys should just not go to California anymore. There are nice beaches other places.
Being sick sucks, but there is a lot to be said for being miserable in the comfort and privacy of your own home.
Drive safely, and I hope you all get healthy quick. (Maybe Leta and Chuck and Coco can go visit their Grandmas so Mommy and Daddy can rest?)
The only thing worse than being miserably sick is being miserably sick and away from home. Godspeed and get well soon.
Safe travels home, Jon.. What a crappy vacation. There really is no place like home, ehh?
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I’ll be saying a “traveling prayer” for you!
Ps.. Thanks for the twitter updates.
Best wishes to you & yours, Jon. Thank you for the update – I was worried.
Thanks for the update. Was worried for all of you. Bummer that vacation was such a bust. Drive carefully and feel better!
Yes, you were smart to leave SD when you did. The rain and wind hit hard here last night. You got out ahead of it, because it’s probably chasing you now. Have a safe trip the rest of the way home. Everyone will feel much better once they’re in their own beds.
Demerol! The good stuff! In all seriousness — I’ve been a lurker until now — I was in the same ER boat this weekend [in SD, no less], so I absolutely commiserate. Glad you’re on your way home. Take care.
Gah. I’m so sorry this trip provided neither the warmth, nor the rest and relaxation you were seeking. Wishing all a speedy recovery and safe travels home.