Nov 15, 2007

Update

Alyvia had a pretty bad night, she's been really sick, she had a really high temp that we can't get down, her heart rate is way too fast (she keeps setting off the alarms) and her lumbar drain leaked all night. They had to take the lumbar drain out this morning because when it is leaking spinal fluid out then you know germs can get in. Which right now is our main concern, because of the high fever the doctors think Alyvia has an infection and the most likely cause of infection would be in her spinal fluid (from having the lumbar drain in.) If her spinal fluid is infected then the infection can go to the brain.....which would be very bad. So now that the lumbar drain is out, we know Livie can't circulate the spinal fluid on her own, so meanwhile its putting pressure on her brain, which needs to be relieved soon, but the nuerosurgeon can NOT operate on Livie with an infection....so I don't now what is going to happen.

4 comments:

KEELEfamily said...

Thanks so much for finding the time and strength to post your daughter's PROGRESS-this is a good word as we hope, pray, and know that she will continue to improve-keep the faith. What a beautiful little princess you have. It's so unfair the roller-coaster ride your family is on. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Clint-Alison-Keele and family..

Tara said...

You are awesome to keep us all updated. You are also an awesome mom to keep going through this ordeal. Try to stay strong and we will keep praying for you.
Love,
Tara

Misty said...

I love reading all about Alyvia. She is so precious. You have incredible strength. Are thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love the Vigil's

Anonymous said...

Moms in Texas are praying for your little one and you and your husband. You are the strongest couple I have ever heard of we are all praying for you. Alyvia is on all of our church prayer chains. I know it is hard and we are so sorry you have to go through this thank you for finding the time to post the updates.

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