UPDATE Tuesday Nov. 22nd 3:40 PM Ok, I just got off the phone with Elizabeth and am so confused. Here's what I think I understand.
So far Devin has tested positive for 2 different bugs plus something called CMV. I have to do some reading up on this on the internet but it sounds like it is going to be a long term trouble maker and possibly could have some devestating effects down the road in that it may have or may still harm his organs. There is also a fluid pocket in his belly. Right now he is too sick to see about any of the of these problems. He is sedated with the ventilator in and on several different antibiotics, pain meds and meds to get the CMV under control. He has to be let to rest and get stronger before they can even look into what is causing the fluid pocket or check his organs to see if there is any damage. They say he may have damage from all that happened yesterday and from the CMV. Of course the surgery scheduled for the 1st is not going to happen.
Things don't sound great right now but I don't know what to think. Just have to wait, pray and see what happens over the next few days. Part of me thinks we will just work through this and he will come out just as before and part of me wonders how much more his little body can take. Christmas has always been special for our family but this year will definately have a black cloud over it. |