Things have been a little slow the past two days. The doctors have had her on a Level 2 of the medication that keeps her under, down from a Level 4 on Sunday afternoon. Today, they decreased it even more and she began having seizures. Back up again, to protect her brain and let it rest. They'll try again another day.
She is still running a fever of about 101. They have given her medication to bring down the fever, along with icing her. She also has a fan up in her room pointed at her. They are successful in cooling her down for a little while, but then the fever spikes again and the process starts over.
A fever is your body's defense mechanism and is typically indicative of an infection. The doctors will be running more tests to try to figure out where the infection is that they haven't been able to reach yet. It seemed that the antibiotics were improving the infection (the abscesses) in her abdomen, but clearly there is something else going on as well.
From Sheri: "Sorry there isn't great news, but the doctors are still very positive. When we find the infection, we have every hope she will come out of it 110 percent again."
7 The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusted in him, and I am helped: therefore my heart greatly rejoiceth; and with my song will I praise him.
ReplyDelete8 The Lord is their strength, and he is the saving strength of his anointed.
Psalm 28
Amber,
ReplyDeleteWe love you! You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Today, I found this video that I wanted to share with you, your family, and friends. It has brought me so much comfort!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4JsD2AWpOc4&feature=related
Liz and I put your name on the prayer roll at the Provo temple Saturday morning. There are many fasting and praying for your quick recovery.
With love,
Mathew, Elizabeth, and Evalina Bass
We're back from vacation and want you to know that you are constantly in our prayers. We are praying for Amber's full recovery and for strength and comfort for JP and the entire extended family. We, like you, place our hope and faith in Jesus Christ. Hurry back, Amber!
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I am very sorry to hear what has happened to Amber. My two year daughter and I pray for her daily to get better and overcome this illness. I live over in the townhomes in Springville where JP and Amber used to live.
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Love you Amber.....in my thoughts and prayers continually.....so is your sweet family.
ReplyDeleteLove, Hillary
we're keeping Amber, JP & family in our prayers as well. they are an important part of our ward! :)
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