Monday, December 07, 2009

Day +16 (I think, but I've been up all night)

Jeff was intubated this morning and is now on a breathing machine in the ICU. His pneumonia is a bit worse, and his kidneys and liver are contributing to some toxicity in his blood, which all combined to make breathing very difficult for him this morning, despite the oxygen mask. In addition, he has fluid buildup around his lungs (pulmonary edema). He is fully sedated, and finally getting some rest from the hallucinations, tremors and rigors.


The ICU team will be doing a full work-up to determine the best plan of action. Please keep Jeff in your thoughts and stop to enjoy the good moments in your day.
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17 comments:

Anonymous said...

Our thoughts and prayers are with Jeff today, as always. Please know that we are there with you all in our hearts.
With all our love ~ Betsy and Joe

Unknown said...

thinking of you!!! brenda

Anonymous said...

You are all in our thoughts and prayers today as always...hoping for better days ahead.
love,
Celeste,Rob, Curtis & Nikki

Sally said...

Jamie,

Thinking of you and Jeff during this difficult time. Hope you are able to get a little rest as well.

Love,
Sally, Andy, Ava & Reese

Amy Gleason said...

Sending thoughts and prayers to you this very minute.

Anonymous said...

Jeff, you and JD are in our prayers and thoughts. Faisal and Jackie.

becky said...

Jamie-
You are both in my thoughts and prayers. Since I started reading your blog there isn't a day that goes by that I don't now try to look back on the positive things that have happened throughout my day. I thank you for that! The 2 of you have really influenced alot of people without even realizing it!

janalynn said...

Jill told me today about Jeff's condition and your blog updates. Please know that my husband and I will be praying for Jeff and you and your family.

Amy Walker said...

Just wanted to let you know that lots of people at work are praying for you Junior!! We all said our prayers for you today!! Jamie know that we are all thinking of you and JD too.

Anonymous said...

Your always in my thoughts and prayers!! Debbie

Amy Gleason said...

checking in first thing this morning. Sending more thoughts and prayers to all of you.

Anonymous said...

thinking and praying for all of you today and everyday...

Anonymous said...

Jeff, Jamie and that beautiful little boy of yours JD, we always have you in our thoughts and prayers!
Thinking of you always!
Love,
Billy & Tina

Anonymous said...

Please know that you, Jeff, and JD are always in our thoughts and prayers. Jamie try to get some rest when you can, tell Jeff we love him and are thinking of him, and give JD a big hug!
Love,
Steve, Angela, and Cooper

Anonymous said...

Saying a prayer for your family and sending positive thoughts your way!

Anonymous said...

Praying for you and your family

Unknown said...

Thinking of you guys every second of every day. Sending all my positive thoughts and energy your way! I LOVE YOU GUYS!! HUGS AND KISSES!!