thank goodness it’s not awkward or anything.
My baby-daddy got admitted to the hospital last night.
It makes me laugh a little to call him that, seeing as we’re both way too old and grown up to have anything like baby-daddies or -mamas.
Anyway.
He’s got something going on where his immune system is attacking his blood, resulting in extremely low platelet counts and internal bleeding. When he moves, he gets a bloody nose that lasts forever.
The Kid and I are going for a visit, coming to rescue him from medical boredom with a Starbucks or two.
Being mom in this situation, and also the ex-wife, is weird. I want to explain to The Kid what is going on, and I don’t want to do it in a way that freaks him out or gets him scared.
I explain it to him as easily and matter-of-factly as I can, and the question bursts out of him: “Is he going to be okay?”
“Yes, honey,” I say, “he’s going to be okay.” And I try not to think about what it would mean if he isn’t.
Also, I’m bringing my ex a coffee in the hospital. Is that weird? I’m hoping not.
I’m grateful that we’ve stayed friends over the years. It makes this a little less odd and nerve wracking than it could be, I suppose.
Hopefully all will be well. Wish him luck!
Anonymous
That sounds awful. Sending you and the ex good vibes from frosty TN!
2N, uNsiNkable
Thank you!! He was released last night so for now it’s okay. The worst is that the docs don’t know why it’s happening. 🙁