Wednesday May 6, 1998
The nurses have done
everything they possibly can for Jered. His I.C.P.'s climbed to 40
and 41 and they kept going up even though they had given all the
medications possible. Beth remembered a procedure that had not been
used for 15 years. She called the doctor to let him know the
situation and to approve the use of a barbiturate. The nurse, doctor
and pharmacist had to figure how many grams to give Jered.
Finally,
she just gave it to Jered's I.V. and his I.C.P.'s began to decrease.
Beth had a hand in saving Jered's life. We are ever grateful for
God's intervention and Beth's sharp mind.
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His I.C.P.'s went up and
down as did his blood pressure. These were prayerful days and
frightening days. The church had special prayer a week ago and in
this night. Candace cried so hard. Daddy held her outside Jered's
room. We thought this was the end. Our hearts were heavy. We
wanted no visits or calls. We were told Jered would die today.
Thursday May 7, 1998
I.C.P.'s still doing the
same. Up and down problems. Jered has problems in his lungs.
Started antibiotics. Pulmonary Dr. Nelson talked with O.B. about
overall health of Jered. His chances are 20 to 30 percent.
Friday May 8, 1998
We spent a lot of time in
the chapel praying for Jered. Dr. Tenny told us his condition was
worsening. Not only was his I.C.P.'s going up and down, but his
blood pressure was climbing. His pneumonia was not better and he
fought high fevers.
If the brain swelling didn't take him than the
pneumonia would. They moved his tubes out of his nose and put new
tubes in his mouth for breathing and feeding. Oscar gets very
little sleep. I have to rest because of the cancer and recover from
surgery. I have to pace myself. Lani has been brave saying she's
strong all this time.
Tonight is a band fund
raiser for Jered at West.
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