Well, this has been a very eventful day!! Since my earlier post, Lauren started opening her eyes more and was blinking and moving her eyes from side to side. She was also moving her head around a lot. She even stuck her tongue out a little when Kristen asked her to.No arm or leg movement yet. She started breathing a lot faster too. They did a chest x ray and laid her flat and she really doesn't like that. Her blood pressure and pulse ox fell a bit. They gave her propofal to sedate her and fentanyl for pain. Respiratory was in a lot changing her vent settings too. She has gotten some blood products today. Her nurse just told me that she had a drop in her hematocrit, so she will be receiving some blood. Her glucose level is down too so they are giving her something to bring that back up. She seems to be resting comfortably now. She is probably exhausted from everything that happened today. We are hopeful and tomorrow is a new day. Please continue to keep our girl in your prayers. She is such a fighter. Mark and Gio left for home late afternoon. Sis and Bruce came back for a little while and brought me a Panera salad for dinner. So it is just us two here tonight. My Mom and Dad will be coming back tomorrow and stay until Wed. We are so lucky to have such a great family. That is about it for now. I will talk to you all tomorrow.
Love,
-Pam
I know you have to be mentally and physically exhausted, Pam. I also understand the depth of love Lauren has around her and I'm sure she does too. I'd tell you again to take care of yourself, but when you love someone this much, I know there is not much time for thinking about yourself. I'm sending that hug, you sent me, right back to you, and more prayers for your girl. Tonight, I'm saying an extra prayer for Mark and Gio because I know it has to tear their hearts out to have to leave Lauren.
ReplyDeletePrayers for your entire family, Lanny
What a sweet post, Lanny. Thank you for your kindness.
DeleteSo glad to hear there is improvement. She is a fighter..I have al; the faith that she is going to beat this cancer and make a full recovery....Remember when something goes wrong just think of it as just another bump in the road...
ReplyDeleteYes, Deanna. That is how we think of it. and Dr. Sonnenday always tells us there will be one step forward and then two back. We see this every day. It is about time for her to catch a break!! Thank you for caring.
DeleteYOUR ALL IN MY PRAYS I CANT IMAGINE WHAT YOUR GOING THROUGH... I DID WATCH MY MOM FIGHT FOR 13 MONTHS FIGHT WITH A BRAIN TUMOR. I WILL SAY A SPECIAL PRAY TO MY MOM TONIGHT TO WATCH OVER YOUR FAMILY AND FOR LAUREN TO DO BETTER.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much. I am sorry about your Mom.
DeleteThis is awesome news!! Lauren and your family are in my prayers!! God knows how great of a person she is and will guide her to do everything.. I am very happy to hear the news and will keep praying that she gets better!! Good luck with everything and stay strong!! Prayers are going up like crazy she is a very loved girl and she has shown shes a fighter..
ReplyDeleteThank you for the support.
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