The focus of today, other than keeping Maggie stable, sedated, and watching for bleeds, is her lungs. They got a little bit worse since yesterday which is not unexpected given the trauma, and the amount of blood and fluids that they gave her. So they are trying to remove more fluids today in hopes that she will breathe a little better as a result. We're hopeful.
They keep on adding sedation drugs; Maggie does much better when she is knocked out. She is currently on Valium, Fentanyl, Versed, Morphine, Presedex, Methadone (maybe more) just for sedation, and they keep on increasing the doses. We pray that we are blessed to get to wean her from the ventilator and from the sedation meds in the coming week or more. If so, the withdrawal will be fierce and we are told that it is not fun.
We are also beginning to consult with the oncology department here to discuss issues about chemo, when/if to resume it, and some other issues relative to yesterday's ordeal.
Not a fun day today, but it has been much better than yesterday (and the day before).
22 comments:
Glad it's been a quiet day so far for you and for Maggie! Continuing to pray for peace and rest for the three of you--and lots of healing while enjoying that rest! So glad that today is a better day! We're praying--
With love and hope,
Elisha
Thankful for the news of a quiet day, but continuing to pray for Maggie's health along with strength and patience and guidance (and rest!) for the two of you.
-Erlina Mae
Thank goodness for a stable day. You guys must be exsausted. We are praying for you. Hugs from Dayton.
Want to let you know that Burke's cousin, Trent is an oncology doctor at Cincinnati Children's. Barry just spoke with him. Trent said to please feel free to contact him if you wish. Trent is a wonderful guy. It's always good to have that connection from home! Much love and prayers. Brenda
i am hopeful. my prayers are with maggie and with you both. ~mz
So glad to hear that today was a little more quiet and pray that they continue to be that way. God knows you need a break! I was looking back at some of your older postings, Whitney. You should go back to the one from 2008 called sermons and re-read it. I think you have come a long way since then and I know you have learned to turn everything over to God. You should be proud of how far you have come. Also, cling to the second sermon where God cast the demons out of the woman. It can still happen with Maggie. I will continue to pray for that.
Sherry Spehr
Hopeful news again! Thank you for sharing. It sounds like the doctors are helpful and offering positive steps to resolve the issues. Praying for Maggie and for all of you.
Debbie M.
Whitney and Andy,
I am glad for a calm, quite update about Maggie. I am sure you are both physically and emotionally worn out. Maggie seems to have found a little peace today,and I wish same for the both of you until she recovers completely. Our love and prayers are with you.
The DiGiorgio Family
Our Hearts are filled with PRAYER
for this precious little girl. God our Father please heal Maggie. Give this family comfort in knowing that a lot of people are Holding them up to Jesus. With lots of hugs and kisses coming from Tennessee.
You all deserve a quiet day, for sure. Peace to you. Genia
So glad today was a better day and so glad that there has been no more bleeding. Still praying that God continues to support you and strengthen you as you watch over Maggie. Praying that God fills every tiniest part of Maggie's body with his healing power. I hope you have a quiet and uneventful night so you can get some much needed and much deserved rest and that tomorrow sees Maggie making steps, even if little ones, in the direction of wellness. Love & prayers, Cousin Carol
So glad today was a quiet day for you all and especially for Maggie. Praying this continues on through the night and from here on out. Love you guys!
Whew. Have a day of peace.
GA from VA
We knew you would be in wonderful hands at Cincinnati - we know that the journey ahead is still long and arduous and we dearly wish we could buy you sleep, but, it is nice to read that Ms. Maggie is no longer bleeding and on her way to being in stable condition. We will continue to pray for your strength and endurance and ultimately for Maggie's health.
Love, Jason, Sara & Nan
Our family is praying for your family, hoping Maggie's health returns soon...
Matthew and Melanie Hice
We are praying for health and stability. Rest well tonight!
Praying God will intervene, giving Maggie strength & healing. Praying for you both also!
We have held Maggie in our prayers and will continue to do so until she is healed. God blessed you with her and will bless you with the strength you need for Maggie. All our love and prayers to you all.
Thinking of you all the time and praying too. Thank you so much for the updates...I'm so glad the doctors were able to stop the bleeding and that Maggie is doing better. All our love and prayers to you.
Lydia
Dear Andy and Whitney, Hoping things are still quiet with Maggie and she is STAYING STABLE. We miss your more frequent updates, but we understand.
Continuously praying for nothing but healing to Maggie and to peace and comfort to you both. May God continue to watch over Maggie and lift her up in His prayers in time of need.
Take care! ~STAY STRONG~ ~KEEP THE FAITH~ & ~DON'T STOP BELIEVING~
Warm Hugs To All Three Of You!
Much Love, Tina and Bill & Everyone who is following along with us.
i am glad that the bleeding seems to be stopped and that the verices are looking less likely. I hope that as the fluid load is reduced, that her lungs will improve. i hope that today is going well.
Karen Cooley
Thoughts and prayers are coming to you and your family from so many places. God bless each of you!
Melissa (Swartz) Nafziger
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