Caelen sent me over the edge tonight. Thought I was gonna have a heart attack. Around 4:00 his heart rate started shooting up to the 160's, then 180's, then 200's!!! X-ray, EKG and echo were good, thank God. It was withdrawal with dehydration. But it took almost 5 hours to figure that out. The team gave fluids and added back the meds and he settled out. He also has a fever. So they added a 2nd antibiotic since he still has the UTI and that med isn't covering the fever.
When the docs couldn't figure things out, they were worried about seizures. So thank God they pretty much ruled that out.
Gotta say, it crushed my heart to see him so miserable tonight. I just don't have the reserves right now to handle another "event."
So tonight I ask that you pray for Caelens team to figure out his withdrawal and wean plan. For his heart rate, pressure and fluids to stabilize, and as always, for his lungs to heal. There is still a possibility of extubating tomorrow.
Love,
Katye
Praying for a restful night, a wean plan, and spare reserves.
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ReplyDeleteMay God continue to strengthen you as Caelen battles to get well again. We know how this feels and we pray that the roller coaster ride ends soon and Caelen levels out smoothly.
Much love to your family from ours,
Brian, Jamie, Maddie and Audrey
Katye,
ReplyDeleteMay God continue to strengthen you as Caelen battles to get well again. We know how this feels and we pray that the roller coaster ride ends soon and Caelen levels out smoothly.
Much love to your family from ours,
Brian, Jamie, Maddie and Audrey
I'm not going to say it too loud, but yay, yay, yay :) Good job Mom and Dad, and good job Caelen! We're still praying...
ReplyDeletePraying for little Caelen, and for you - this is a long road, but he is a tough little guy! My sister, Alex, asked for our prayer warriors to divert prayers meant for Macsen to you, I just want you to know, we are praying!
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