Because We Love Her

Friday Morning 12-4-2009

December 4th, 2009 Posted in Daily News Post

Last night got ugly about 10:30 pm. Chloe was hitting the wall because she was fighting the tube and wanting to go to sleep. Dana finally when on the attack and demanded a new course of action. They listened and took action. At one point Dana suctioned out Chloe’s mouth and nose. You remember she uses that devise at her work so it’s pretty easy for her.

Dr. Quint ordered new meds for Chloe and she was finally able to get some rest. In the morning they took a chest xray and the ENT Doc was there to check things out. There isn’t a temperature, however, due to her drowning episode yesterday she did aspirate something into her lungs. Not a surprise.

The next time they try to take the tube out it will be in the operating room. They will also look at her vocal chords at that point. There is a possibility they could have suffered some paralysis, which would make breathing and talking difficult. We just don’t know about this right now.

Her vision is also a big concern for us. This morning the report is that the eye shaking we have seen is subsiding but we don’t know if the vision is getting better. The first day her eyes were going to white with all the unsteadiness. Yesterday they were not flailing to that extent, and today is even less. That’s a good sign.

I wish I could put more good signs in the blog but reality is reality. Chloe is in trouble and we’re trying everything we can to get her out of there. We knew going in there were possibilities we didn’t like but we refused to believe they would occur. Now we are refusing to believe they will remain.

Blessings,
Ron

  1. 28 Responses to “Friday Morning 12-4-2009”

  2. By Lyne Collin on Dec 4, 2009

    I “Believe” that things are getting better minute by minute. Chloe is such a fighter and so determined to beat this. As I once told her before “Victory” will be hers !!!
    All her angels will make sure of it !!!

    Hugs for all of you !!!

    Lyne xoxoxo

  3. By Sarah on Dec 4, 2009

    I’m with Lyne. Chloe’s a fighter, and so is everyone supporting her — and that’s a LOT of folks.

    She — and all of you — are never far from my thoughts, when not simply front and center.

    Waiting for the next posting, with optimism,

    Sarah

  4. By Larry Sherman on Dec 4, 2009

    The changes in eye movement control are a really good sign! The fact that Chloe is fighting to get those tubes out is also a really good sign. The human brain is an amazing thing – and very plastic in someone Chloe’s age. Inflammation can be at the root of many of her current problems. I remain very optimistic that Chloe will pull through this. All my love, Larry

  5. By Laura Speirs56 on Dec 4, 2009

    Thank you for keeping us updated. I’m in constant prayer for Chloe and her greatest good. I’m sure you’re telling her about all the many people who love her and are thinking about her every day, all day.

    I’m also sending you, Ron, and Dana lots of strength and optimism to see you through.

    Laura

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