Daily Finds – Va Hospital Lawsuits?

Daily Finds    Va Hospital Lawsuits? spinal infection much money few days bedside manners amount of money

Helen asks…

How do I go about a lawsuit against the VA Hospital?

I have such a long story. Before I get into this please know this is not about money, I lost my father, no amount of money would bring him back or heal the pain that I am in. What I desire most, what will make me feel better is justice. And at 26 I have now made it my mission to make sure that Veterans get the treatment they deserve.
My father passed away a few days ago at 58. He was in the VA Hospital for 8 weeks. He was a diabetic and a few months ago they found a narrowed valve to his heart. He was also on dialysis for failing kindeys. The reason he was there was because of Spinal infection.
Before the infection was found in my fathers spine, he has been to the ER 4 times. Each time he told them he had major pain in his back and side, and they just sent him home with even more medication and told him it was broncitis. My thing is, they knew he was diabetic, infections are common among those with diabetes, why did it take so long them to find that out. I feel like they were always eager to get him out, never did they truly listen,I was there, and I felt neglected for my fathers sake.
Second, while my father was in the ICU, we were suddenly told my father does not have long to live. And we were pressured my more than one doctor in a passive-aggressive way to pull the plug. One doctor had the nerve to come talk to my 19 year old sister who was visiting our father at the time and say “You know your father won’t get better. You know your father won’t make it” and I’m sorry, this doctor needs to be taught a lesson. For as much money as you make you need to take some classes and learn some bedside manners. We were already told my father would not make it, it was absolutely unnecessary to continuously remind us. They asked us to talk to hospice. They continued to ask “what would your father want?” And excuse me, I love my father to death and beyond, I would not want my father alive against his wishes. But they do not know that at the time, even though he had a breathing tude, he smiled at us, he held our hand, he communicated. He was able to feel happiness. And there was no way in hell that I would take my father off the breathing machine. They just kept at it.
So what happened was early one morning my fathers blood pressure got too low and he passed. My dads blood pressure had dropped before, they were aware of the problem and every time that happened, they would give him medication through an IV and bring it up.
So when this happened I was stunned. It was way too coincidental that he passed that day. Just a day or 2 after I signed a DNR. I only signed the DNR because I did not want my father to have his heart shocked. If God chose to take him, then he took him. But I did not sign a DNR meaning to not give him medication. I felt all along that they were trying to get my dad out of there. I don’t like it. It is a feeling in my gut, and I have great instincts. Anyway I have no clue how to go about all this. Like I said, the reason for all of this is for justice. Is for showing the Doctors and VA what happens when you mess with my Papa. Even though he isn’t here, I am! And I will fight for his name and I will fight for the justice he was robbed. I cannot save him, but maybe I can save someone else.
I knew my father was terribly sick. I am not naive, I did not expect him to walk out. But I also did not expect to be pressured to pull the plug. I did not expect to be wary of them and their intentions.

My father was hurt in the army years ago, and he has received free medical from them for years. I always worried that money played a factor as well.
If you have ideas for me, I would appreciate it. If you have negative comments please keep them to yourself. I just lost my father, the world lost a great man, of great humor, intelligence and spunk.

answers:

I am so sorry for your loss. We are all in debt to your father for his service to our country. I doubt, from your description of events, that you have a cause of action against the VA.

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Daily Finds – Ladybug Birthday Party Supplies?

Daily Finds    Ladybug Birthday Party Supplies? time with family stay at home party supplies paper plates oriental trading little ones lil princess home baby fun time friends and co family and friends cute things co workers birthday party amount of money 23 years

Mary asks…

OMG! 1 year old Birthday Party! HELP

I cant believe that her 1 year bday is so near. Seems like she was born yesterday. Anyway, I want to have a birthday party for her. Im not planning on spending an outragious amount of money, but I want her party to be super cute. She is the first child in the family since I was born 23 years ago so its a big deal to the fam, and about 10 of my friends and co workers had babies within the last 2 years so it will be a great get together for all of the little ones and adults. She is a stay at home baby, so to see so many people and little people will be huge in itself.

So, my question is…..Do you know of a website where I can order themed party supplies? I have already looked at oriental trading but what other place would you reccomend? Im thinking of doing a ladybug theme but Im open to other ideas. Got any ideas?
just asking for suggestion, not to be critisized. Im probably going to have the get together at the park (for free) have snacks ,like fruits, (cheap) and have a fun time with family and friends. but it is her b day and would like to have a few cute things that give it a party feel, like a theme.
When the children are young, you have parties to celebrate their lives. It is more enjoyable for the parents and family but so what. She may not know she is supposed to be excited for her bday, but I am. We have been through a lot (so does everyother parent) in the past year. The new born era is over and we began a new year with all different achievements to look forward to. Why are so many people negative towards this celebration? C’mon people! Lighten up. Is asking for Ladybug paper plates really asking alot?

answers:

Http://www.celebrateexpress.com/celebration/default.aspx?N=4294967146&search=&TabID=4294967146&sort=sort56

I’ve bought from these guys before and they are good to ship fast and priced reasonable. Have fun!

Daily Finds    Ladybug Birthday Party Supplies? time with family stay at home party supplies paper plates oriental trading little ones lil princess home baby fun time friends and co family and friends cute things co workers birthday party amount of money 23 years

Paul asks…

which 1st b-day theme do you like better, links included?

1. http://www.1stwishes.com/Lil-Princess-1st-Birthday-Party-Supplies/43965/PartyKitDetail.aspx
2. the only thing about this one is that the number 1 isn’t on the plates http://www.1stwishes.com/LadyBugs-Oh-So-Sweet-1st-Birthday-Party-Supplies/58141/PartyKitDetail.aspx
3. http://www.1stwishes.com/Fairy-Tale-Unicorns-1st-Birthday-Party-Supplies/43966/PartyKitDetail.aspx
4. http://www.1stwishes.com/Little-Girl-1st-Birthday-Party-Supplies/43988/PartyKitDetail.aspx

Her birthday is in July. I was thinking about going with #4 but they keep adding new themes that are cute.

answers:

1 is way to played out and very common among little girls.

# 2 is cute, but not neccesarily for a Birthday theme

# 3 is very different and very cute. Very girlish.

# 4 is the simpliest, yet cutest out of all 4 of them. Its not to over the top and would be perfect in my book.

Daily Finds    Ladybug Birthday Party Supplies? time with family stay at home party supplies paper plates oriental trading little ones lil princess home baby fun time friends and co family and friends cute things co workers birthday party amount of money 23 years

Betty asks…

How much did you spend on your LOs first birthday?

Aubree’s birthday is just a month + 1/2 away so the planning has begun! (: I found the perfect Lady Bug decorations for her big day (http://www.birthdayexpress.com/LadyBugs-Oh-So-Sweet-Party-Supplies/58160/PartyKitDetail.aspx). What do you think?

Would it be okay to only order enough Lady Bug plates, cups + napkins for the kiddos then the adults can use solid color ones (but matching the theme)? We will be expecting 20 kids and about 35 adults!

BQ; What was your childs 1st birthday theme?
BQ2; What was their favorite gift?

(:
http://www.birthdayexpress.com/LadyBugs-Oh-So-Sweet-Party-Supplies/58160/PartyKitDetail.aspx

answers:

My son’s birthday is in a little over a week, but we celebrated yesterday because my husband is going out of town. We didn’t really have a theme, it was just the three of us. I made the cake out of a box, and just wrote happy birthday on it with icing. We bought him two books, and two toys, total spending about $40. His grandmother sent him a $50 gift, which I really expected to be his favorite since it cost so much, but he loves the toys that my husband and I got him, and he loves the books. He’s always had a thing for books.

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