Samuel has been really sick again the last couple of days. The cultures came back positive for staph. The doctors have him on several different antibiotics. Yesterday we got to the hospital and he was on 58% oxygen and all of his other ventilator settings were up. He wasn't oxygenating well, his vitals were all over the place, and his kidneys had stopped working again. His x-rays showed that his lungs were very cloudy.
The doctor decided to try switching to a more conventional ventilator. The one Samuel had been on is a more gentle alternative but they thought that he might do better if they switched him. Samuel did not tolerate being switched and is back on the ventilator he had been on. However, when they tried to switch him, they found out that his ventilator tube was leaking air around the edges. They decided to replace the tube with a larger one. When they took out his old tube, Samuel coughed up a lot of white mucus. They are testing it for bacteria.
After having a day of not urinating, the doctors decided to put Samuel back on steroids to get his kidneys working again. Thankfully, that began to work this morning. He has made several wet diapers. He is also oxygenating better (not great) now that he has the larger tube. The antibiotics seem to be working as well.
We are at 35% oxygen and are down on one setting from yesterday and up on another. I'd like him to be off the steroids and antibiotics as soon as possible because of all of the side-effects. Despite all that has happened, I still want a healthy normal life for Samuel and we will continue to pray for that.
It was nice to hear this morning that the doctors feel that everything we have seen on the ultrasound of Samuel's brain is nothing to worry about - that he should not have any negative effects from it. Today was first time that we've heard that particular positive news.
Michael and his family were up this weekend. It's so great to have him with me - especially when things get so hard. His faith is unbelievable. How blessed I am to have such a great family. :)
So glad that he seems to be doing better. You are going to have valleys. Hopefully soon you will be on top of a mountain. Love you, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteIt is so great to have a supportive husband and family. I know that helps when there is so much going on in your life. It does sound like positive news from the doctor, we will be praying for much more positive news in the future.
ReplyDeletePraying that the staph will be taken care of quickly. I am so glad were able to have Michael with you this weekend.
ReplyDeleteYour Dad preached on "No Words" this morning...you know, when you just don't have the words to say what you are wanting, needing and feeling? I don't have the words to tell you all that I am praying for Samuel and all of you, but God is hearing those prayers and understands without words. All I can say is that I AM praying and that I love you!!!!
ReplyDeleteEric shared your blog info with us and we have been continually praying for Samuel. We also pray for the doctors and staff as they determine the best medical treatment for him. So glad that your family is with you. We join with others praying that the staph infection will be treated quickly.
ReplyDeletePraise God for the positive news about Samuel`s brain. My heart has been very heavy when praying for this little life for thee past three days. I was so glad to see some good news at least in some areas. God bless you and your husband. I am praying for God to give you everything you need to get through this battle. You are a strong woman. My prayers are with you.
ReplyDeleteWe're continuing to pray! We love you so much, Sarah!
ReplyDeletePraying praying praying.
ReplyDeleteSo many prayers are being lifted up for Samuel! We are praying for complete healing and for strength for you each day.
ReplyDeleteSarah, I'm praying for you and Michael and your baby every day. I hope you have some peace and some rest for yourself today.
ReplyDeletePrasing God in advance for a complete healing in Samuel body for all Wisdom for the Drs and thanking God for each prayer warrior that has given up an offering to YOU our Lord Jesus Christ for Samuel. We also pray special for Sarah and Michael a sweet peace that can only come from you Lord and rest and that all finaces will not be a burden...We love you
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