Monday, August 20, 2012

Update

So Mason has pulmonary hypertension which basically means he is having a hard time breathing and getting oxygen throughout his body which is, in turn, putting stress on his heart. The echo showed it actually wasn't as bad as they thought it was going to be but this is still not a good thing. They started him on nitric oxide to help open up his alveoli in his lungs but it really hadn't seemed to help this much when we had left. The biggest problem is Mason is fighting the jet vent and they put him on a versed drip to try to calm him down and tonight they had to increase it to 60 but atleast he was sedate. He doesn't understand that this has to be done to help him so he has to rest and relax and let the jet do its job. Infectious disease got involved again and they did another complete work up to look for infection (blood cultures) and they put him back on anthro-b (an anti-fungal).  I am almost hoping they find something because atleast that will be an answer. Thank you so much for all your thoughts and prayers. We are continuing to rely on Him to get us through this and trust that He will bring Mason through. My devotion this morning (that I read at 5 a.m. before all of this started happening) was titled "I am the God who heals". Coincidence I think not. Please continue to join us in praying for complete healing for our sweet boy.

Matthew 7:7-8 Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives; the one who seeks finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened.

4 comments:

  1. Natalie Transou MaddoxAugust 20, 2012 at 9:22 PM

    Praying for sweet Mason. He will get through this! I know it's hard but stay strong and keep the faith!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Continue to rely on the Almighty healer, creator and Savoior who will Never leave you nor forsake you. Jesus please hold this precious family close, in your Almighty Name Jesus Christ we pray, Amen.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Psalm 46
    God is present with you. He is protecting and caring. He is active. "Be still and know that I am God"

    ReplyDelete
  4. Lauren,

    I am Emily Rampey Miller's mom and she has kept me posted on your journey with precious Mason. I am praying for him, for you and your husband,and for every member of the medical team that is caring for him. I read the same devotional scripture yesterday (from Jesus Calling) and am praying for God's divine touch upon this little one. - Joan

    ReplyDelete