Torrey was able to get about 4 continuous hours of sleep last night, which was good, but he continued to have a high respiratory rate throughout the day.
The doctors investigated the possibility of a certain anxiety medication that would help keep him calm during the day and help him sleep at night w/o compromising his ability to make progress. Unfortunately, he failed the necessary test to be able to start these meds, as it was concluded that he would be at an increased risk for heart problems. I can't recall the name of this particular drug.
They are assessing other options currently, but in the meantime, I had yet another harrowing night tonight trying to get him to calm down. After 90 minutes of respiratory distress (and two failed doses of his normal sedative), they finally resorted to administering adavant (anxiety medication). After 15 minutes, he finally fell asleep with normal breathing.
I pray we get lucky and find that this is the good choice, and have no further setbacks. I am hoping to find out tomorrow whether the doctors intend on keeping him on the adavant, or whether they have found something more suitable.
Keeping this post short tonight as I am exhausted and can't wait to get to bed.
Happy Father's Day to you all you dads out there!
-Monica
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Monica,
Hello from Georgia. Dan & I have prayed everyday for you. Hope this finds things improving. Our thoughts & love are with you both.
Love,
Uncle Dan & Aunt Bertha Ann
Hey Monica,
We're in good company believing that prayer will help. David had confidence that his God healed:
Psalm 103 - A Psalm of David.
Bless the LORD, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
Bless the LORD, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with lovingkindness and tender mercies,
Who satisfies your mouth with good things,
So that your youth is renewed like the eagle’s.
I love hearing how Tahlia is going - she must have amazing parents to be so loving and strong. Maybe one of your tender mercies :)
Monica,
I am writing to let you know that we have been praying for you and Torrey since I got word of him being in the hospital. I am his cousin, Lauren Ward Daniel from Lawrenceville, GA. I have him on the prayer list in the choir and sunday school at my church and several people at work are praying for him as well. I just learned of the blog tonite from my father and am so glad I will be able to see updates on him. Please let Pete know I am praying for him as well, I know this has been very hard for all of you. We will continue to lift all of you up in prayers daily!
Love,
Lauren Daniel(Uncle Jim's daughter)
Hey Monica,
Thank you for keeping us all in the know with Torrey's progress. This blog is the next best thing to seeing Torrey ourselves. Please give him a kiss and hug and a belated Happy Father's Day for me. Don't forget to take care of you, too! Hugs, Stephanie
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