This post is the last of my regular Just Jot it January 2024 efforts, and it’s an effort…
When I chose the word “calendar” for today’s prompt, there was no way I could have anticipated how I was going to use it.
Although, I think I’ve been here before now … at least once.
Where is here?
Here is sleep deprived. Here is a mother who stayed up all night last night with her son in the emergency room. You’ve heard this song before, right?
Anyhoo, he wasn’t admitted to hospital this time, and we were in and out of there in just ten short hours! That might be close to a record.
BUT! It did mean I missed something important. To me, at least.
I made an appointment to get my eyes checked in December—the appointment was for January 11th. A few days before that, the office called and told me the doctor wouldn’t be in, so she gave me another appointment. Guess for when?
So I called this morning from the emergency room to let them know I had to cancel the appointment this time.
I have another scheduled for February 15th. Three times lucky.
But oh, my poor wall calendar and all the covered up appointments!
This exhausted post is part of Just Jot it January! Want to join in? Just click here to get to the prompt and drop your link. It’s fun!
Thank you so much to everyone who joined in!

June 30, 2024 at 4:17 pm
Looking at some old posts, Linda! Spending 10 hours in the emergency room is definitely not a nice way to spend time! It was good you and Alex got to go home after the 10 hours, though. X
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July 3, 2024 at 12:15 pm
We did. Thanks, Carol Anne. 🙂
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February 3, 2024 at 10:35 am
They kept us busy??. They new up by name at our local hospital 💜💜💜
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February 3, 2024 at 10:40 am
Wow. Now THAT is often! Although there are a few nurses who know Alex by name. He tends to make an impression, though. 😛 ❤
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February 3, 2024 at 12:27 pm
So did my eldest a blue eyed pale skin ginger haired stunner. When cycling across Vietnam and Cambodia he caused quite a stir 💜💜💜
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February 3, 2024 at 3:45 pm
I bet! ❤
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January 31, 2024 at 9:39 am
I meant to say I hope your lad… Is it Alex this time? Is okay and that you get your eye appointment soon 💜💜
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February 1, 2024 at 9:07 am
It was Alex, yes. I’m waiting for him to get up this morning to see if it’s any better. And yes, I really need that appointment! Thanks so much, my friend. ❤
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February 1, 2024 at 12:32 pm
Sending good vibes 💜💜💜
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January 31, 2024 at 9:38 am
Oh! You have been here before…
I most of us have but it’s exhausting isnt it and I think that you experienced it more than most 💜💜💜💜
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February 1, 2024 at 9:04 am
We’ve certainly spent more than our fair share at the hospital over the years. ❤ Thanks, Willow.
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February 1, 2024 at 12:34 pm
You must have a fast pass by now…. Hang on no such thing at A&E ….but like me they would recognise me and my eldest son 😁😁😁💜💜💜💜
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February 2, 2024 at 9:36 am
Oh, wouldn’t some kind of reward card for accumulated hours be nice! Haha! Sorry to hear you’ve been in this position too, my dear. ❤
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February 2, 2024 at 12:09 pm
When my eldest and middle sons were babies/ toddlers we were frequent flyers for asthma treatment and the eldest was accident prone! 💜💜💜💜
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February 3, 2024 at 10:03 am
I had an accident prone one too. ❤
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January 31, 2024 at 9:34 am
What they all said plus, everything happens for a reason. Maybe now your eye appt will go very well!
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February 1, 2024 at 9:03 am
Thanks, Kim! Fingers crossed. 🙂
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January 31, 2024 at 9:20 am
That sounds awful to have to wait that long. Hope your son is okay and all is better today.
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February 1, 2024 at 9:01 am
The pain was still there last night. Fingers crossed for today. 🙂 Thanks, Barbara.
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January 31, 2024 at 7:41 am
I hope your son is doing better now 💞
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February 1, 2024 at 9:00 am
Thanks, Dawn. I’m waiting for him to wake up to see if it’s any better. I’ll try to write updates. ❤
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January 31, 2024 at 5:21 am
hope you both can get some sleep and your son is going better. it’s frustrating having to miss those appointments that are so important
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February 1, 2024 at 8:59 am
We’ve had the sleep, but his chest pain was still there last night, and I was half-blind yesterday from eye strain. I need to take it easy today … we both do. Thanks, Beth! ❤
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January 31, 2024 at 1:56 am
hope all is well again. strangely, my niece spent a few hours in A&E yesterday too, when her daughter face planted in the school playground. She’s fine, although the bruises will take a while to fade
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February 1, 2024 at 8:58 am
Ouch! I remember doing that at school. I had a really nice fat lip—not fun! Thanks, Jemima. 🙂
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January 31, 2024 at 1:31 am
Oh, my. I hope you and your son are able to get some rest today.
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February 1, 2024 at 8:56 am
We’ve both had two good nights’ sleep now. 🙂 Thanks!
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January 31, 2024 at 1:29 am
Sorry for the ER visit and missing a hard earned appointment. Hope your son is feeling better and at least the next appointment will be kept. Hugs for scratched out calendar messes!
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February 1, 2024 at 8:56 am
I really need that appointment. My eyes were sooo bad yesterday. Waiting for Alex to wake up to see if he feels better today. 🙂 Thanks, Dar!
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January 30, 2024 at 8:51 pm
Sending you warm hugs. Hope everything is okay with your son. All the best for the future appointment. 🤗🤗🤗
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February 1, 2024 at 8:54 am
Thanks, Sadje! ❤
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February 1, 2024 at 9:25 am
Take care
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January 30, 2024 at 8:36 pm
Oh my. I hope your son (and you) are doing better by now. ER visits are scary and exhausting.
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February 1, 2024 at 8:54 am
We’ve spent so much time in the ER, half of the nurses recognize my son. And he loves to flirt with them. But exhausting it is. He still has the chest pain, but at least I’m not as worried about it. And I’ve slept. Thanks for asking!
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