December 17, 2009
0854 Hours
Good morning everyone,
It has been a very long few days. Darlene is having some issues that we cannot explain.
Her UTI infection and the phenomena (sp) are well under control. We have developed some rather curious and serious breathing issues. Issues that to date we have no real answers or reasons for.
Dar is being supported by the ventilator, and breathing room air. The problem as we suspect, is related to “central sleep apnea”. Dar will sometimes go as long as 30-35 seconds between breaths, thus causing a fall in her O2 sat levels.
I have asked about doing another sleep study to see if it would shed some light on the issue. A CT scan was done and shows no real abnormalities but does show a little tiny something that Dr Rothfeld cannot explain. He will do another scan in a day or two. At this point he is not too concerned. An EEG was done yesterday of which I have not gotten the results.
It is so very sad and upsetting to see Dar in this situation, just days ago she was home, perky, happy and full of “herself”. It was exciting to be a part of. Now, unfortunately, Dar has slipped backwards and I only get glimpses of her “perkiness. Something is amiss and I pray that we will find out what it is.
Dar needs your prayers, she needs rest, and she needs time to heal from all the poking and prodding she has gone through. Dar needs to heal both physically and mentally. Please pray that Dar will find her way through this apparent fog.
Dar received two more angels the other day and one of them is just above her bed an the
Monitor. Thank you “stitchers”.
Please try to understand, I really try hard to keep everyone updated, but sometimes getting everything done is impossible. I too could use a prayer or two and a big shot of “giddy up and go”, I have so much to do and keep up with and not enough time to do it all. I will continue to do my best.
Please pray for Dar, it has been a long time since we have had something serious happen, please pray for the doctors and nurses as they search for answers.
We love you all,
Dar/Danny/Jamiesue