Hammond Family

Moving forward, one day at a time.

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Emily's very sick

I know that many of you already know, that Emily was taken to the hospital early yesterday morning in critical condtion. She is currently on a ventilator at North Central Baptist Hospital, and has Acute Respitory Distress Syndrome. It happened very suddenly-I woke up to check on her at 2:00 AM and she was wheezing and her color wasn't good-at 11:00 PM she was fine. She had had an appointment earlier that day (monday) with the pulminologist who thought things sounded and looked good. We don't know what the outcome will be, but are trying to prepare ourselves for the fact that she may not be able to come home. She's never been this sick, since she was born. She is resting well, but if the medicine wears off she will start moving her arms and legs. The good thing about that, is that she is mentally still able to respond. She is currently stable, and they've been able to wean her a little on her oxgen and ventilator settings. She has a high fever, which is cause for concern. Sometimes kids will get worse before they get better. Robby and i feel like if Emily is not able to come off the ventillator, we are not going to make her suffer. We will probably know more in the next 36 hours. We are praying that if it's the lord's will, that Emily will make a full recovery, that she'll have peace and comfort, and that we and the doctors will know what is in Emily's best intrest. Thanks for the prayers-that's all we can do right now.

11 comments:

Barlow Fam said...

Oh sweet girl. Emily and your whole family will be in our prayers. The Lord will be with you through the hardest times.

Tif said...

John and I are praying for you guys, Cami. I know you're better prepared than we were to be faced with such a decision, but we're praying that you might not have to be faced with it yet. We love you.

Sandra Dubreuil said...

My heart goes out to you guys. Your little girl is so precious and we hope she does get better soon. We're praying for you all.

The Tulett Family said...

Our hearts and prayers are with you.

Laura said...

My prayers for peace and comfort are with Emily and your family.

Amy Jo said...

We are thinking of you guys. I wish we were closer to be able to help you out more.

Hoenes Family said...

We are praying for you too.

Suzanne Bjornn White said...

Camille, we are here for you and your family. We will pray for you. We love you!

The Burnah Clan said...

our prayers are with you guys. tough times.

Jenny H said...

My heart has been so full all day. I am thinking of you and Em...Love you guys.

Alisa said...

We'll be praying for your family! Please keep us posted...