still stable
Tyler hasn't had any real significant changes - the bronchoscopy yesterday did end up causing some vent settings to be increased, but they're all back down now. His current settings, while improved from the day they told us Tyler would need a miracle, are still...
bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy went beautifully - no bleeding, and vitals stayed good throughout. They feel they got a good sample. Now we wait for the results - will be a day or two. Your prayers have been so effective, and the hope we're feeling is amazing!
tyler is fighting
The volume of prayers being lifted for Tyler is astounding! Last night, we received some small glimmers of hope. Tyler's speed of oscillation and amount of pressure were able to be reduced a little bit. His heart rate, oxygen levels and blood pressures remained...
keep praying!
No changes. Keep praying! Next 48 hours crucial.
tyler needs a miracle
Doctors just sat us down. They said Tyler is very, very critically ill with lung disease and multi-organ failure and is not responding to the ventilator. He needs a miracle right now. Family only at the hospital please. Pray for a miracle please!
drug-induced coma and life support
This morning Tyler had to be intubated as more fluid infiltrated his lungs. He could no longer sustain his oxygen levels on the BiPAP machine despite increasing the pressure as high as it would go. As they intubated him, they realized his lungs were very stiff. The...
lungs and kidneys in trouble
Tyler's condition worsened during the night. Because his kidneys weren't doing so well yesterday, they increased his fluid to try to help them out. Unfortunately, this then allowed more fluid into his lungs, so now his lungs are in trouble. The primary issue with...
heart wrenching suffering
Today is my birthday. I think that made everything that happened today that much more unbearable. Yesterday, Tyler seemed to do somewhat better throughout the day as far as his agitation went. His fevers continued to get higher and required wiping him down with...
a broken-hearted dad
Ron was on bedside duty last night, and when we changed shifts early this morning I saw a father whose heart and spirit were simply broken. Tyler had his most difficult night yet. His fever reached 104.7, so he required a cooling blanket, He tried to speak, but...