Amber is back under the coma-inducing medication for at least the next 24-48 hours. The doctors believe the cause of the seizing is the infection, but sometimes it's hard to really pinpoint what the true source of a seizure is. It could just be a coincidence. It's just not always apparent. What the doctors do know is that the antibiotics are working. The infection is improving and the inflammation numbers are down. All of her other tests are coming back with favorable results. The doctors feel like we are on the right road.
At this point, we don't know how long things are going to take to reset. This can sometimes be a long process. The good thing is she is stable. Nothing seems to be getting worse and no additional symptoms have shown up. They are watching her for any changes and we feel they are on top of things. They are protecting her brain with the coma and that is what is important. We are just going to wait for her to heal more. They have had success with this process, but sometimes it just takes a little longer.
Over the next 24-48 hours they will continually monitor her brain waves, watching for improvement and when they feel like there has been enough improvement, they will try again to bring her out. If she starts to seize again as she comes off the meds, then we will just repeat this same process all over again.
Everyone is discouraged that she didn't wake up today, but it's not the end of the world. This is just a process and we have to be patient. We feel positive that she will pull through. She is strong. We just have to get her body ready to accept her mind. So we are just going to wait for her body to heal. We continue to be extremely hopeful and thankful for your love and prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you!
ReplyDeleteDustin and Ashley Dickerson
God bless you all
ReplyDeleteAmber is strong and she will pull out of this! I hope that the family will remain strong and continue to have faith. Please let us know when they plan on trying to bring her out again... I spoke to several sisters in the ward and we think it would be great to do a fast that day. Our prayers are with you all! Love - Haylie
ReplyDeleteAmber, JP and family...
ReplyDeleteOur prayers continue to go out for all of you. I feel that we will soon be able to talk with Amber again and share in her experiences while she was away from us. She is loved so much and has been such a light in all of our lives that we're all very anxious to have her back as quickly as possible. As someone previously said, "It will happen in the Lord's time" and I believe that is true. Sure love you Amber, and can't wait to talk to you again. Susan Gunnell
Our prayers are with you. We wanted you to know that we love all of you.
ReplyDeleteNate and Emily Caplin
I really like the post from Susan Gunnell, it's as if she wrote down my very thoughts. I love you Amber, hang in there girl!! See you soon :-)
ReplyDeleteTo Jp and family.. you've been in my daily thoughts and prayers.
Kim Mayhugh
We love you, Amber and J.P.! You remain, each day, in our family's thoughts and prayers. We fasted for you on Sunday, and will do so again. This is tough. But know you have much support and love to lift you up and keep you going. Waiting is not easy. But I have never met anyone more worth waiting for than our Amber!! :) Hugs! -The Smith Family
ReplyDeleteHi aunt Amber. I know that you might not be able to read this but I just wanted to let you know that I am keeping you in my personal prayers. I love you so much and I hope you get well soon!!!
ReplyDeleteLove...your niece
Lizzy Giles