Thursday, August 18, 2005

And I thought surgery was the tough part...

Ok, today hasn't been a good day, at least it didn't start that way. Caleb's blood pressure has been low, which means he's not getting enough blood through his body, and too much into his lungs. After trying to manage that problem with medicine to no avail, they have now changed strategies. They now have him on nitrogen, and have "paralyzed" him temporarily so that they can control all of his breathing. This should constrict the blood vessels in his lungs so that more blood will flow to the rest of his body. It seems to have helped and the numbers are looking much better. Much of the battle is simply to wait and see how he does. Dr. Rossi, whose on child was in this CICU at one point, says that absolutely he will get better.
We cry out to Jesus.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi! family We want you to know that we are praying for you, we love you! Jorge went to visit on Wednesday night but did not find you there the nurse told him that you guys had gone out to eat.
"Father you formed caleb's heart and you knew Caleb even before he was in Janet's womb, We praise you for that, because we know that you have everything under control and that you are with our friends and we pray that you will fill both Janet and Pat with peace and strength." Isaiah 43 Love you, Ipsia and Jorge Vega

Anonymous said...

Will pray tonight for God's healing touch to stabilize his blood situation.
David

ITSGEE said...

The Lord never gives us more than we can bear.I pray for God's will to be done and for a blessed recovery for Caleb. I love that name! Truly God is Faithful. And i have a nephew named Elijah. Be strong. My prayer are with your family.

Anonymous said...

Pat and Janet

We have your back in prayer.
Janet- I hope you are doing better from the delivery.
You guys are in our thoughts and hearts.

Jorge and Sizzy