I also read your last few posts...MAN!!! Life is sure throwing it at you, isn't it? I know what you mean about ex's. My current bf's ex is SOOOO vengeful!!! She's just slimy, and I'm sorry, but it affects me and my family as well. Ooooh, sorry. Didn't meant to go off on a tangent. What I mean to say is.....Sweetie, I will pray for you and your family. Your son's heart stuff is worrisome for sure, especially since he was short of breath and the report came back with the finding of some (mild?) pulmonary insufficiency (in layman's terms, if I have it correctly, it basically means that his heart is being congested by fluid, and that slows things down and causes the regurgitation, and in the big picture, means that his heart cannot do the job it needs to do of pumping the blood around, delivering oxygen and support to the viral infection. It can also be a contributing factor to his shortness of breath, so you were definitely right to take him to the ER!!). They probably have him on Lasix to get rid of some of the excess fluid, and then since Lasix can deplete his potassium levels, they probably have him on supplemental potassium as well? Please remember to take care of yourself too, while you are tending to the needs of your family members, 'cause that will help all the way around. It sounds like everyone depends on you, and that can be a heavy load during chaotic times like the ones you've been having, so taking care of yourself will help all around. I know, I know, it's technically none of my business and who the hell am I to say anything....But it's just that the tone of your posts is sooooo hectic I can feel your stress all the way in Oregon. *hugs* And, well, if you don't mind a new friend, I'm here if you need one.