Brief Christmas Eve update

The Spinal tap went well-no results but the spinal fluid was clear which is a good thing.  Temp still at 101.6.   No change in mental status.

Philippians 3:10  "I want to know Christ and the power of his resurrection and the fellowship of sharing in his sufferings, becoming like him in his death, and so, somehow, to attain to the resurrection from the dead."  I am so thankful for that babe in Bethlehem who came to walk with us pain, give meaning to suffering, challenges us to trust in the power of his resurrection.  I hope you all have a truly wonderful Christmas!

Mary Ann

Post - TEE

Now fifth cardiologist looking at TJ's heart, and he had his own opinions about the amount of leakage from the mitral valve, but nothing conclusive. We do know that TJ's overall heart function is good, but the docs will have to round table and discuss how well it's working and whether anything needs to be done.

Otherwise, TJ has still been spiking fevers, up to 102' today. However, other vital signs are good, including his oxygen sats.

Finally, they are performing a spinal tap right now to rule out any kind of infection in the brain or spinal cord. Results will be not be too quickly forthcoming (it's not a big deal).

Our prayer requests for the rest of the evening are:

• TJ's mental status increases enough to extubate - soon!
• We reach a final conclusion on this mitral valve.
• TJ's temp goes and stays down.
  

Lunchish Update

TJ is running a fever of just over 101' F, and is back on the pain meds. He was getting quite "squirrelly." The time he was off was enough to confirm that he is becoming responsive, although not following directions yet.

They are doing the TEE right now, we'll put up results whenever Mary Ann talks to the cardiologist.

Quick update

Tj is waking up more quickly as they have stopped the pain med that was running. I asked them to do this since we really don't know if anything hurts and it is making it hard to assess mental status. White count down to 13,000. Other VS and sats look good. Will update later after TEE and chat with Pulmonologist. Infectious Disease doc is happy.
Love you all so much!
Mary Ann