Emily and I had a chance to visit Eleanor this afternoon and it was nice to touch her and talk to her again. We also were able to talk with the Doctor about her condition while we were there. The good news is that she is currently breathing on her own without the ventilator. Her heart rate has been stable as well even though she is off the ventilator and she is moving a bit more. She is still on IV fluids for nutrition and the breathing tube is still down her throat. The next step is to remove the tubes down her throat.
We did get more information on the large quantities of amniotic fluid. There is some evidence that Eleanor was not swallowing well while in the womb. If the tubes are removed from her throat, the concern is that she will not be able to swallow her own saliva well.
Please continue to focus your prayers on Eleanor's recovery, especially on her swallowing and muscle tone.
We pray that God would be glorified in this situation as we rest in His comfort.
Adam
Thanks for the update Adam! Your family is in our constant thoughts and prayers. Whatever you need just ask. God bless,
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She is beautiful! I love that picture of you with her, Emily. I am so encouraged to be reading Eleanor's updates and it sounds like she is on her way to recovery. She is a tough little girl!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful girl! We continue to pray for your family. If you need anything at all, we are just minutes away, don't hestiate to call.
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Thank you so much for the update Adam. Please know that your entire family is in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteWe are definitely keeping you in our prayers. Thanks for putting these updates in your blog.
ReplyDeleteDear Email and family,
ReplyDeleteWeslee called me on the phone last night... I had not been online due to my own "issues". So I just heard the news.
Please know that the Hogue household will be praying for little Eleanor and for you guys. I know how tough it can be. When Rachel was in the ICU it was a very difficult time. But although we certainly can't see the big picture with a our mortal eyes, know that our great big powerful God is in control!
We'll pray for Eleanor to get well, that you and your family have the peace in your hearts that all will be better quickly, and that through these trials, multiple blessings will result!!!!
Praying for you Emily! Hang in there!!
Christine <---- so wishing I lived there to help you guys out IRL!!! :(
Emily, hope you got a laugh out of my typo!!
ReplyDeleteI called you Email. UGH! (my fingers don't know how to type what my brain thinks!)
See what little sleep does to a person! LOL
Oh, BTW, Adam, thank you for posting an update! :)
Emily and family...
ReplyDeleteWe will pray for you constantly and will keep checking your website to see how things are progressing. God is great and will hold you in his hands!!
May peace be with you both...
Monica, Brad, Jude, Ezra and Georgia