Friday, February 21, 2014

Been posting a lot on Facebook, but thought I should update here as well.
Her first day was a bit rough here at TCH, but day 2 went a little better. As of right now (day 3) we are watching her blood pressure and she currently is getting two iv meds and one other med every 8 hours to help keep her blood pressure high enough. Still very swollen due to all the fluids. Was a little more active this morning, but still really sleepy. The cooling blanket help'd bring her 107 temp down to 101-102. Getting pumped full of antibiotics to help fight the staff infection that was in her blood. A CT was done yesterday to check for any extra fluid or pressure in her brain before they do the lumbar puncture (hopefully doing today) which will check to make sure the infection did not get into her CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) which can happen after doing CPR.
Will also be going to IR to get her G-tube replaced with a GJ-tube so that they can start feeds (this will bypass the stomach and go straight into her intestine).
Still on the ventilator to help breathe, but has been reduced down to only 15% (maybe it will be taken out sometime today or tomorrow). Still in the PICU for now.
Side note: Mom, Dad and two brothers all had a positive Strep test but we also all had that wonderful shot in the butt to help and thankfully are all healthy again.
Thank you so much for all the support and prayers!!
Kelle

Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Update on Torah: She had a small fever yesterday and I had to suction a few times throughout the day. This mama went to bed around 1am and she was coughing a lot but seem'd to do ok. Woke up at 5am to find her breathing really labor'd. Check her pulse ox and it was in the 30's and 40's. Hook'd her up to some oxygen while I got dress and then took her to the ER. The ER ended up putting in an IO due to not being able to get an IV started. While they waited to see if bagging her would help her oxygen levels, they prepared to intubate her (which was done soon after arriving). While they were intubating her, her hear rate dropped to 20bpm and they began CPR (heart did not stop).
We are currently at TCH in Denver in the PICU. she is still intubated and pretty sedated. She had a fever of 107 - so they have cooling blankets under her to bring down her temp. EEG being done now too to see if there is any seizure activity going on.
Thank you for all the prayers and support, she is a strong lil girl that always keeps me on my toes. Will update as I know more.

Daddy's little girl

Daddy's little girl

Torah with Mommy!

Torah with Mommy!