Tuesday 18 October 2011

My little fighter

Jack is now in HDU. They pushed him too hard when they tried to wean him off the ventilator and he then had a very rough few days and was put on a Bi-pap ventilator, which was a bit more intense.

They haven't tried to wean him off it at all, has been on this for 4 days and is exhausted.

The seizures have become more intense too so they have put him on a new med, starting today. So here's hoping that there is not an extreme reaction this time but if there is, at least he is in the best place.

I am hoping to get him sitting up in his wheelchair today in the hope that this helps him to clear his chest without endless suction, which is distressing for both him and me.

They have said not to expect to be home for at least another week so I just have to be patient and be guided by Jack and how he copes with everything.

Keep sending him your positive vibes.


18 comments:

  1. Sent! I'm so sorry for poor Jack having to go through all this. He is a trooper. And you must be exhausted. Yes, he is in the best possible place. Try to rest when you can. Hugs and love!

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  2. I smiled when I saw the title thinking Mr. Jack had come through. I can't imagine the distress for him and you Lyndy. My goodness. I hope he is up sitting soon to relieve the pressure on his chest. Bless him.

    A bazillion good thoughts and prayers coming across the pond. Tears in my eyes, praying that he is home soon.

    Hugs and love my friend.

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  3. Sending up prayers for him. I'm so sorry he's had such a tough road lately. Surely he will continue to improve-

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  4. Lynne...Thank you thank you thank you for keeping us updated. I was hoping it would be news of both of you heading home and Jack feeling much improved. But you're right he's in the best place for him for now. I hope you are taking care of you as well as Jack. Oh dear heart you are such a wonderful Mom and woman and friend....prayers continue for you all.
    Loves~

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  5. Sure wish something significant would happen in the right direction for you and Jack. This has been quite a struggle and so far the progression has been positive but in baby steps. Sending you and Jack loving thoughts and prayers.
    Hugs,
    Odie

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  6. My thoughts and prayers are with you every day. I hope he will do well on these new meds.

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  7. Thanks for the update. Hoping and praying for the best.

    Love,
    Lola

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  8. Positive vibes. Positive vibes. Positive vibes. And also love and hugs.

    xxoo-L

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  9. so sorry that he is still having so many issues. praying for an improvement to show up SOON!

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  10. Sending you all lots of love and hugs and best wishes that Jack will turn a corner soon xxx

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  11. Sending you positive thought and hugs.
    Hope you are all home again sooner than the doctors predict xxx

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  12. Hi LyndyLou. Sorry I'm late in commenting. I have been praying for all of you, especially gorgeous Jack, really hoping that he was going to be over the worst by now. So sorry that it's dragging on like this, and I just can't imagine how dreadful it must be for you, having to watch him going through all of this. Hang on in there my friend. We're all out here rooting for him and sending prayers and positive vibes. Hugs.

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  13. jack is such a fighter!!! I am so glad he is out of ICU, it's a small step but a good one. I hope this new meds work.You must both be SO exhausted. Prayers and hugs still coming your way and much love!!!

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  14. Lots of positive vibes being sent your way!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I hope getting Jack sitting up will help clear his chest. Poor kid has sure had a rough time lately. Good thing he is as tough as you!!

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  15. Oh, LyndyLou!!!
    So Sorry that I must have missed your update. I hope Jack is getting better by NOW!!!
    Sending you prayers like all the others.
    Please Take Care of Yourself, as well. xoxo Orchid*

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  16. All my positive vibes, energy and thoughts are coming both your and Jack's way. Please try and take care of yourself too. x

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  17. I'm late reading your blog post so I hope Jack is doing much much better now.

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  18. Thank you everyone for the lovely positive vibes and your continued support.

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