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FOR I KNOW THE PLANS I HAVE FOR YOU, DECLARES THE LORD...PLANS TO PROSPER YOU AND NOT TO HARM YOU...PLANS TO GIVE YOU A HOPE AND A FUTURE.
JEREMIAH 29:11 (NIV)

Saturday, June 23, 2012

BABY MAX UPDATE


BABY MAX UPDATE

I RECEIVED THIS UPDATE ON BABY MAX. 

A Little R&R...Rest and Restraints!

Update from Gina, Max's Mother via our Prayer Warrior Friend Patricia:

Oh my, where do I even begin! The last 72 hours has been an up and down roller coaster ride. Monday, Max was placed on extra sedation and paralytics to keep him calm and still. He was restrained because, well as you all know Max, he was feistier than ever. During the night, he kept waking up and going straight for the ventilator tube. They tied him down for his safety. It made me chuckle and the nurse thought I was crying. I told her I wasn’t surprised! Max is a fighter as we all know. Nothing is going to stop him! He did however continue to scare the daylights out of us. When he starts to wake up, he gets really mad and holds his breath. Everything inside clenches down and Max stops breathing and begins to drop all his stats. The first time he did this, everyone came running and I about fell on the floor. But they have finally figured him out! Max is now off paralytics and as soon as he starts to move a little they just give him a small dose of sedation and it knocks him out again. He is making slow progress but the doctors have informed us that this is going to take time. It is finally confirmed, Max is aspirating. Each time Max is bringing up stomach contents it’s going back into his lungs causing breathing problems as well as damaging lung tissue. The doctors are finally realizing that Max’s retching episodes are creating so many problems for his heart and lungs. They are doing every test you can think of. I wish they would have reacted quicker and maybe that would have prevented it from getting to this point. But I can’t get consumed with that. It is what it is. Everything happens for a reason. Once Max is at a more stable respiratory point, they will begin testing. They will soon wean him off the ventilator but first he needs to cooperate. He needs to just rest and recover and for goodness sakes, without restraints!!

Thing are looking promising.


I promise to post another update tomorrow.  I usually hear from Patricia sometime on Saturday so hopeful we will get great news.  Our prayers are vital to help keep this mother strong, healthy, and hopeful!
Blessings to You All


Coming Next Week:  The Continuing Adventures of Gmama and Sewing Kit, sneak-peek at my RWB creations for blog hop, and another "Mary Story..aka...my mother (1917-2003). 
 For now, I'll refer to stories about Mama, "Mary's Stories". 
 In time I'll ask you, my faithful followers, to help me decide if I should Keep Or Choose another name for "Mary's Stories"




8 comments:

  1. SO glad to see an update....still praying for Max and his family, and the doctors. Will be asking specifically for Jesus to calm him, so he can rest and heal. Hugs to all.

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  2. Good news that they are finally figuring out Max so they can help him.

    Several years ago, I did a meme called Memories of Mom after my mom died. I haven't done it in a super long time. Just an idea for you to consider...

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    1. I'm considering your idea and how to implement it. Thanks for reading my blog!
      Gmama Jane

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  3. What a difficult time for little Max and his family! They remain on my prayer list.

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    1. Your prayers are coveted!! BTW, I read an article somewhere recently about the pasque flower and thought of you!
      Blessings
      Gmama Jane

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  4. Glad to hear the good news! blessings, marlene

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  5. Thanks for the update of Max. Progress. I will continue to pray for him, and his family.
    I look forward to sharing more of your memories of your mom.

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