haha, I know there's a story that goes along with the name "Fred" (see post below). Maybe Kim will have to tell that one! =)
I just talked to Kim. Things are going pretty well. He is off of the Coma medication but they will keep him sedated. They want to do all that very slowly. So, he may still be asleep for another week or so. All his numbers look pretty good. They did get one of the culture tests back and he has a bacteria in his intenstines. It is highly contagious. There is a name for it, but who can remember those big words! Kim and everybody hasn't been back in the room since that test was done, but they had mentioned that they will have to wear gowns and get all dressed out if they go back in the room. They can't spread this highly contagious bacteria throughout the hospital. Sick people are very prone to it. Aunt Erica came down to visit today and is still there. Aunt Marsha is also there again. Jessica is still there with Kim, and Jared (Jessica's husband), Duane and Alex came back down today also!
Thank you all so much for your continued prayers! Keep them coming! Prayer is so powerful!
Friday, January 30, 2009
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Eventful Morning
It's been a eventful morning in the room of Hunter. I don't even know where to start.
Breathing - Hunter's nurse had a concern about his breathing tubes as if He had a kink, so his Nurse and the Nurse just over the breathing machine worked on it for a while trying to fix it.
Dr. Rounds - Dr. Mikia made rounds this morning the told me he looked at the head scan from yesterday and it look about the same, a little better. He says it's still going to be a long ways to go. (I'm taking that from now till we will be finished). He said they wanted to replace his breathing tube to one size larger and that the anesthesiologist??(sleep dr) would be coming up so they could do that.
Tube replacement - I was told that when they replaced the tube I would have to leave while they did it, so I went ahead and went back to the room, where Jessica and I made us a really good breakfast and hung out there, Meanwhile Duane called and said the hospital called and asked for permission to scope his lungs. I guess while they where replacing the tube they came into some goop. He gave permission so they did that. They were able to see he had a lot of goop in his lungs for they where able to suction allot of the out and they will run cultures on it. They are going to give him medicine to help loosen it up so it will all come out. Mary Jo says because of the drugs for the coma puts everything to sleep, the normal process we each do to keep our lungs clean was also asleep. So this is good.
Coma- GOOD NEW, GOOD NEWS!! Mary Jo just stoped the medicine all together for the coma. If his pressure stay down for the next 24 - 48 hrs. they will most likely remove the bard measuring the pressure in his head. (of course he'll stay sleeping longer) But his brain is waking up and If all this happens the way they want it to they will be doing a MRI on his neck to see if they can remove the neck brace from the accident.
His pressures have been reading 3 - 5 since Jessica and I got back.
Our hearts are full of gratitude for all these miracles that keep happening on our behalf. Thank you everyone for all your prayers.
Breathing - Hunter's nurse had a concern about his breathing tubes as if He had a kink, so his Nurse and the Nurse just over the breathing machine worked on it for a while trying to fix it.
Dr. Rounds - Dr. Mikia made rounds this morning the told me he looked at the head scan from yesterday and it look about the same, a little better. He says it's still going to be a long ways to go. (I'm taking that from now till we will be finished). He said they wanted to replace his breathing tube to one size larger and that the anesthesiologist??(sleep dr) would be coming up so they could do that.
Tube replacement - I was told that when they replaced the tube I would have to leave while they did it, so I went ahead and went back to the room, where Jessica and I made us a really good breakfast and hung out there, Meanwhile Duane called and said the hospital called and asked for permission to scope his lungs. I guess while they where replacing the tube they came into some goop. He gave permission so they did that. They were able to see he had a lot of goop in his lungs for they where able to suction allot of the out and they will run cultures on it. They are going to give him medicine to help loosen it up so it will all come out. Mary Jo says because of the drugs for the coma puts everything to sleep, the normal process we each do to keep our lungs clean was also asleep. So this is good.
Coma- GOOD NEW, GOOD NEWS!! Mary Jo just stoped the medicine all together for the coma. If his pressure stay down for the next 24 - 48 hrs. they will most likely remove the bard measuring the pressure in his head. (of course he'll stay sleeping longer) But his brain is waking up and If all this happens the way they want it to they will be doing a MRI on his neck to see if they can remove the neck brace from the accident.
His pressures have been reading 3 - 5 since Jessica and I got back.
Our hearts are full of gratitude for all these miracles that keep happening on our behalf. Thank you everyone for all your prayers.
Back at Hunter's room, couldn't sleep very long, wanted too, but too much on the mind a guess, because I think my pressures could pass Hunter's right now.
Hunter's pressures for the night so far have been really good. He's at 5 to 6,as long as they keep his upper body elevated. When they lay him down the pressure rises due to drainage in the head. but his temp. has gone up a little.
They have taken some cultures again today. They have him on two different antibiotics right now. We should get results this afternoon on yesterdays cultures.
His coma medicine is down to 1% and he is starting to cough when they do some things.
We still have to try to be quiet, he's recognizing more noises.
The nurse last night removed the foot board off his bed. He is so tall that his feet have been hitting the bottom of the bed. He actually looks really comfortable right now. (Of course I have had little sleep in the last week and have a horrible headache.)Not complaining mine should be gone here soon.
Duane, Jared, MaKayla and Alex I believe are all come down for the weekend. It will be nice to see the family.
Kim
Hunter's pressures for the night so far have been really good. He's at 5 to 6,as long as they keep his upper body elevated. When they lay him down the pressure rises due to drainage in the head. but his temp. has gone up a little.
They have taken some cultures again today. They have him on two different antibiotics right now. We should get results this afternoon on yesterdays cultures.
His coma medicine is down to 1% and he is starting to cough when they do some things.
We still have to try to be quiet, he's recognizing more noises.
The nurse last night removed the foot board off his bed. He is so tall that his feet have been hitting the bottom of the bed. He actually looks really comfortable right now. (Of course I have had little sleep in the last week and have a horrible headache.)Not complaining mine should be gone here soon.
Duane, Jared, MaKayla and Alex I believe are all come down for the weekend. It will be nice to see the family.
Kim
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Hunter is resting, and for everything that has been going on today, he's doing so well. They have him back in his bed, and are slowly taking him out of the coma again. however they will keep him asleep until they are happy with the pressure on his brain. So he will be sleeping for a while still.
They are doing a few more things to help hunter, he is tolerating movement alot better. his bed messages every once in awhile so you'll see his body bouncing from it. His bed will fill with air in parts and tilt him also, they are trying to get him moving because he has been in the same position for a week now.
The nurses also have a bouncy massager they hold in their hand and it bounces on his chest for compressions to try to loosen up the goop in his lungs from being on the breathing tubes so long.
We just switched Nurses and now we have Amy. This is our first time with her.
Mom and Dad just left to get home, they work in the temple tomorrow and needed to get back, their help is much appreciated.
Jessica and I took a break after we saw Hunter back at his room, We ran to the store to get food and Oder killer for our room. (I tell you pregnant women can smell everything).
Darla stopped in Mesquite, and Duane sent down our own bedding with her. We stripped the beds at the room and put our own bedding on. We can feel a goodnight sleep coming in our mist.
The cousins wanted to come see Hunter, but we weren't able to let them, Darla wanted to sit with him tonight so we could get sleep, but in talking it out, she would still have to drive to Mesa, AZ. by 1:00 tomorrow, so they are on their way there now.
Since we didn't get to get our sleep today with being woken up, we are going to leave Hunter in the Hands of the nurses and keep the room quiet while we go snore in our room next door. We will return early morning and be here for when the Dr.'s make their rounds.
Kim
They are doing a few more things to help hunter, he is tolerating movement alot better. his bed messages every once in awhile so you'll see his body bouncing from it. His bed will fill with air in parts and tilt him also, they are trying to get him moving because he has been in the same position for a week now.
The nurses also have a bouncy massager they hold in their hand and it bounces on his chest for compressions to try to loosen up the goop in his lungs from being on the breathing tubes so long.
We just switched Nurses and now we have Amy. This is our first time with her.
Mom and Dad just left to get home, they work in the temple tomorrow and needed to get back, their help is much appreciated.
Jessica and I took a break after we saw Hunter back at his room, We ran to the store to get food and Oder killer for our room. (I tell you pregnant women can smell everything).
Darla stopped in Mesquite, and Duane sent down our own bedding with her. We stripped the beds at the room and put our own bedding on. We can feel a goodnight sleep coming in our mist.
The cousins wanted to come see Hunter, but we weren't able to let them, Darla wanted to sit with him tonight so we could get sleep, but in talking it out, she would still have to drive to Mesa, AZ. by 1:00 tomorrow, so they are on their way there now.
Since we didn't get to get our sleep today with being woken up, we are going to leave Hunter in the Hands of the nurses and keep the room quiet while we go snore in our room next door. We will return early morning and be here for when the Dr.'s make their rounds.
Kim
Update on the Update
I just read the last post that was left. As it was mentioned that Dr. Davies was supposed to come in and talk to us.... Well he forgot about us. We never heard from him. After waiting in the waitingroom downstairs for 2.5 hours we went up and asked the front desk if everything was okay. They was only supposed to be gone 1.5 hours. to do the fillter for the blood clot and the 2 scans. They desk called up to the trauma center and they told her that they were back into the room already. We came back upstairs and there was Hunter in his bed as good as before. Mary Jo came in and talked to us about everything the Doctor was supposed to tell us. (Which is below)
So since we never heard from the doctor I guess we told the truth on the last post. We said we would write again once we heard from him and technically we havent heard from him yet :)
Sorry to keep you all waiting so long before we did update. After the long waiting period Grandma and Grandpa Laub stayed in the room with Hunter. Mom and I went back to the room to relax for a little bit. That is why it has taken so long for us to get back to you. Sorry to keep you worried. Please forgive me. Thanks again for all the prayers.
So since we never heard from the doctor I guess we told the truth on the last post. We said we would write again once we heard from him and technically we havent heard from him yet :)
Sorry to keep you all waiting so long before we did update. After the long waiting period Grandma and Grandpa Laub stayed in the room with Hunter. Mom and I went back to the room to relax for a little bit. That is why it has taken so long for us to get back to you. Sorry to keep you worried. Please forgive me. Thanks again for all the prayers.
Update on Hunter
This is Jessica doing it this time. I have never done the update so I hope I get everything right. They took him in and did the surgery for the blood clot. The filter is now in his stomach and this will stop any clotting from going to the lungs, heart and brain. Everything went well, in fact Hunter did so well that they were able to do two scans while he was down there. They did a scan on his lungs to see if there was any blood clots there. They found that everything is good in the lungs. They also did a scan on his head and they said it was good. While moving him around from table to table to do the scans his head pressure only got to 25, which is really good. They were expecting it to be a lot higher than that but I guess Hunter is getting used to being moved. Once he was back in the room the pressure went down. We just checked on him and the pressure was at 9. He still has a small temperature but everything is looking good. I think that is everything....If i have missed something I will update it later. Thanks for all the support. We appreciate the prayers and thoughts that are with Hunter and our family. Thank you.
Surgery Waiting Room
Oh course they can't leave me alone either, sleeping really good, got phone call to came sign papers to proceed with Hunter's treatment and care.
We (mom, dad, Jessica and I) are waiting in the surgical waiting room right now. Dr. Davis is inserting a filter in Hunter stomach to catch the blood clot if it tries to move from his leg, It's suppose to be temporary but if its there for two months it will become permanent.
If he tolerates that well then they will take him in for chest and head scan. The chest scan it to see if there are any blood clots in his lungs. Head scan to check swelling.
If he doesn't tolerate it they well do scan another time. Mary Jo and Michelle (DUANE CUTE NURSES HA HA) are with him the whole time, they will do everything they can to keep him stable throughout the procedure.
We'll update when Dr. Davis comes and talks to us.
Kim
We (mom, dad, Jessica and I) are waiting in the surgical waiting room right now. Dr. Davis is inserting a filter in Hunter stomach to catch the blood clot if it tries to move from his leg, It's suppose to be temporary but if its there for two months it will become permanent.
If he tolerates that well then they will take him in for chest and head scan. The chest scan it to see if there are any blood clots in his lungs. Head scan to check swelling.
If he doesn't tolerate it they well do scan another time. Mary Jo and Michelle (DUANE CUTE NURSES HA HA) are with him the whole time, they will do everything they can to keep him stable throughout the procedure.
We'll update when Dr. Davis comes and talks to us.
Kim
Thursday Morning
Hunters oxygen levels aren't as high as they would like. They want to check his lungs for a blood clot just to be sure. But they need to do a CT Scan on the lungs to check that. They already have a CT Scan scheduled for tomorrow morning on the Brain. So, they are waiting to here from the Doctor to see if maybe they'll will just do both CT Scans today instead of waiting. They would like to do them both at the same time because it is just a big ordeal to move him and to get ready for the CT Scans. They really would like to try and take him off of the coma medicine again. They said it is going to be a trial and error with that and the different pain medications and what his body will tolerate. Also the room needs to be dark and very quiet for all of this. They teased Kim they need a new roll of duck tape because she has such a hard time being quiet. Kim & Jessica went back to get some rest at the room, Kim was with Hunter all night. Grandpa and Grandma Laub are now with him.
Orson F Whitney Quote (Era 1966)
We are keenly aware of many in our circle of family and friends. They too, are in a crisis mode as they deal with health issues, life and death situations, financial woes, and pain. please know that our prayers are sent heaven ward on your behalf also.
Many years ago I read an Orson F. Whitney quote that plunged into the core of my heart. I typed it, laminated numerous copies and have sent it across the world as occasion dictates. Today, I send it back to myself and all who are reading this blog. I endorse it and know it to be true. (Grandma T)
No pain that we suffer,
no trial that we experience is wasted.
It ministers to our education,
to the development of such qualities as
patience, faith, fortitude and humility.
All that we suffer and all that we endure,
especially when we endure it patiently,
builds up our characters,
purifies our hearts,
expands our souls,
and makes us more tender and charitable,
more worthy to be called the children of God,. . .
and it is through sorrow and suffering,
toil and tribulation,
that we gain the education that we come here to acquire.
no trial that we experience is wasted.
It ministers to our education,
to the development of such qualities as
patience, faith, fortitude and humility.
All that we suffer and all that we endure,
especially when we endure it patiently,
builds up our characters,
purifies our hearts,
expands our souls,
and makes us more tender and charitable,
more worthy to be called the children of God,. . .
and it is through sorrow and suffering,
toil and tribulation,
that we gain the education that we come here to acquire.
Wednesday, January 28, 2009
results of ultrasound
It's 11:00 p.m. and I finally made it into the room without being asked to leave, They have the results of the test back and he does have small blood clots in his arm like they thought, but he also has on blood clot in his right leg. They can't really do anything about it right now but watch it. I was told they don't want to put him on any blood thinners at this time, they just need to concentrate on the head.
His pressure is at 13 and his temp. is 99.3
Hunter has started to have bowel movements, which is a good sign they say, (but our pregnant Jessica can say otherwise) therefore because of this they had to remove the tubing from his upper leg area to his arm so that he doesn't get infected. When moving it to the arm that is when they suspected the blood clot.
Right now Nurse Larry is in the process of moving all the IVs and medicines over to his arm.
Mom, Dad, and Jessica are on their way over to the room (thank you St. Clairs) to sleep for the night. They will be back in the morning to be with me when the Dr.'s come in with updates. It's nice when their is more than me to hear it so when I mess is up, they can correct me on what I heard.
Hunter is doing good for the most part, and we know things are going to work out for the best.
We like to thank everyone for everything, Food, Expenses, Cards, time, rides, but most of all the most important help we can have, Prayers. Everything is in the Lord's hands and all we can do is learn patience and wait, I never thought I could be taught that, but right now I think he's winning and I am learning, It's as hard as not to touch Hunter or talk in the room.
Once again, Thank for everything and please pray for the Dr's. and Nurses to make all the right choices in the care of Hunter.
Kimberly
His pressure is at 13 and his temp. is 99.3
Hunter has started to have bowel movements, which is a good sign they say, (but our pregnant Jessica can say otherwise) therefore because of this they had to remove the tubing from his upper leg area to his arm so that he doesn't get infected. When moving it to the arm that is when they suspected the blood clot.
Right now Nurse Larry is in the process of moving all the IVs and medicines over to his arm.
Mom, Dad, and Jessica are on their way over to the room (thank you St. Clairs) to sleep for the night. They will be back in the morning to be with me when the Dr.'s come in with updates. It's nice when their is more than me to hear it so when I mess is up, they can correct me on what I heard.
Hunter is doing good for the most part, and we know things are going to work out for the best.
We like to thank everyone for everything, Food, Expenses, Cards, time, rides, but most of all the most important help we can have, Prayers. Everything is in the Lord's hands and all we can do is learn patience and wait, I never thought I could be taught that, but right now I think he's winning and I am learning, It's as hard as not to touch Hunter or talk in the room.
Once again, Thank for everything and please pray for the Dr's. and Nurses to make all the right choices in the care of Hunter.
Kimberly
One more thing....
They just called to inform me of one more test they are doing tonight. They had suspected maybe a small blood clot in Hunters arm. It is small and in a small vein, nothing that can move to the lungs, or brain or heart. So, right now they are doing an ultrasound over his entire body to look for any other blood clots. They are hoping the radiologist can tell them the results sometime tonight. They are also hoping they will be allowed in the room sometime tonight.
Wednesday Night
Jessica and Grandma Laub got there this afternoon and have only been able to be in the room for about 20 minutes. They keep sending them out. They've been running lots of tests. X-rays, lab work, urine samples. Hunters fever had spiked and his body is retaining lots of water, he's very swollen. We don't have the results of any tests or no exactly what's going on at this point. Kim and Grandpa Laub got down there this evening and nobody has been allowed in the room at all tonight.
Update on Hunter
Duane just informed me that Hunter took a step back. They had to give Hunter his full medicine and put him back in the coma. I believe they have to wait 24 hours to try again. I think there will be a lot of ups and downs over the next few days.
Change of Plans
Grandma T went home with Duane and MaKayla. Grandma Laub and Jessica on the way to Vegas. Grandpa Laub and Kim will come tonight.
Picture from Trek 2008
(Thank you Janarah for sending me this picture!)
Janarah was Hunter's Trek "Ma." This is a picture from Trek this last summer of Hunter and his Trek "brothers and sisters." I know this experience was proabably a real growing experience for Hunter. Thank you all so much for caring and praying for Hunter!!
(Angela)
Wednesday Afternoon Update
Duane and MaKayla on the way back to Mesquite. The doctor told them that they need to be quite in the room today. They have the room dark. They need his brain waves to not be active. As long as his pressure is down they won't need to give him medicine. Grandma T is sitting with Hunter today.
Angels Among Us
There are angels among us both living and on the other side. I am thankful for the love of Heavenly Father and our Savior Jesus Christ for sending them to us in our time of need.
I want to thank each of you. The outpouring of love, concern, offers to help, and your fasting and prayers overwhelms us. Our angels keep us going. God bless each of you. love, Duane
I want to thank each of you. The outpouring of love, concern, offers to help, and your fasting and prayers overwhelms us. Our angels keep us going. God bless each of you. love, Duane
Wednesday Morning Update
Duane just called to say he was able to sleep. MaKayla sat with Hunter and they switched at 3:00 a.m. His pressure has been under 20 since then. It is currently at 12 and his temp at 99. Duane was able to give Hunter a fathers blessing and is feeling very peaceful this morning. Duane is going to wait for the doctor to come in and then head back to Mesquite to do his work. Kim and Jessica will be here tonight. MaKayla doesn't want to leave Hunter's side but Duane is telling her she should continue with work and they can have her help on her day's off.
Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Tuesday Night Update
MaKayla is sitting with Hunter tonight. Duane and Grandma are going to try to get some sleep. Hunter's temp was a little high and they gave him something for it. MaKayla just called and said it is at 101. Hunter was sliding down in his bed and they had to move him up. While they were moving him back up - his pressure would go high but soon came back down. MaKayla has been with him for the last 2 hours and says that his pressure has been between 20-27 and only once came down to 16.
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