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| LakeOntarioFarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 01 2011 : 5:38:09 PM
I had written an update yesterday, and I guess it never went through! Donna is home from the hospital! She continues to improve a little every day, but is still very weak. The drs. have her on an anti-seizure medication for now, and she will have a repeat MRI next week.
The fever went away last Thursday and has not come back, but they never did find out what caused it. She is having some issues with numbness and tingling still, on her right side, but we are starting to believe that may be from the epidural.
She has a small tumor in her brain, which, thankfully is benign, but may be growing and the cause of the seizures. We are all praying there are some answers soon, and that she is able to recuperate at home. She and I and the whole family appreciate your prayers! Thank you! Jan 5- Yesterday my daughter developed a sudden temperature of 105. They immediately took her for a spinal tap and assumed meningitis. The results have come back negative however. She has some sort of infection, but they can't find out where and what, and is still running a temp. I haven't talked to her yet this morning, but last night she was pretty discouraged and wants to come home. She is still having small seizures. I am now staying at her house with the 3 older kids. They have been good, but none of us sleep well at night. They will be doing a pelvic ultrasound today, and possibly another MRI to find out if she has a uterine infection and also to try to see where the seizures are originating from. We all appreciate everyone's thoughts and prayers! 
It looks like the anesthesiologist made a big mistake when he administered my daughters Epidural. She had so much spinal fluid leaking, that her brain essentially put out a red flag with all the symptoms she had. They are still running tests, making sure she doesn't have any more seizures or a stroke, but she still has a headache and her right leg is still weak although improving. They saw a shadow on her MRI which could mean any number of things, but might not be bad, we will find out later. I am on my way up there now, and probably won't be home for a few days, but I will update when I know anything. Thank you all so much!
Update- Jan.2. My daughter had a seizure last night before they did the MRI. She has had some numbness, tingling and droopiness on the right side of her body, but they feel she has not had a stroke. The MRI seems to have come back normal, showing no stroke, aneurysm or tumor, but they still are trying to figure out what's going on. They should be talking to the neurologists this morning, who will decide where to go from here. There is a possibility that she has bacterial meningitis from the epidural, something that they will look into more this morning, but I believe that they started antibiotics right away as a precaution. I did talk to my son in law just a little while ago, and he said she has improved somewhat this morning, but she is very worried about the kids(who are all fine!), understandable. They wouldn't let them keep the baby with them, so a friend has him with her. He is such a laid back little guy, as long as he has a full belly, he is happy! We have decided that if she doesn't go home today, I will go down there later and stay as long as needed. We will just all pray that I don't get sick and pass it on. I'm just so worried about my daughter, and we are all just praying that it is something temporary like nerve damage from the epidural, still not great, but easier to deal with than anything serious. Thank you all for your prayers! It means to much to me to know you are all here thinking of us and praying for us.
As a side note, my life has calmed down recently, things had smoothed out, I've been enjoying my chickens and my family. What a roller coaster life can be sometimes! :)
My 2nd daughter had her 4th baby on Monday the 27th. Mom and baby did well, even though baby Elijah weighed a whopping 10 lbs. 12 oz.!!
Over the past week my daughter has had worsening headaches and when she woke up this morning, she had a very loud rushing noise in her ears. She went right into the emergency room, and 2 hours ago they sent her by ambulance to a bigger city hospital.
They thought at first she either had the headache from the epidural she had during labor, or possibly was having a stroke, so they did a CT scan. Now at the bigger hospital they want to do an MRI, and are bringing in a neurologist.
I'm so worried about her right now. Her husband is there, with her and the baby, my middle daughter, who is a nurse is up there too, and there are friends staying with my 3 other grandchildren.
I can't go down there yet, because unfortunately while I was at my other daughters house, my grand daughter threw up....the stomach bug that we thought had missed her decided to make a comeback, and of course I won't know if I get it, or am contagious until probably Monday or Tuesday.  We have all decided it's best if I stay away at least until then.
I just wanted to ask for prayer for my daughter.
Brenda
FarmGirl # 711
"If you have made mistakes, there is always another chance for you. You may have a fresh start any moment you choose, for this thing we call 'failure' is not the falling down, but the staying down. "~ Mary Pickford
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| momdrinkstea |
Posted - Jan 20 2011 : 12:09:14 PM
Prayers and thoughts for you, your daughter and your family.
And much love!
-Elizabeth
Stacked Stone Farm
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| weaverchic |
Posted - Jan 12 2011 : 03:06:11 AM
Happy to hear that your daughter is home. My thoughts and prayers continue....
gerri
Farmgirl #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
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| debtea2 |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 4:09:33 PM
prayers sent and blessings for the new baby
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| Alee |
Posted - Jan 11 2011 : 1:37:28 PM
I am glad she is home, I hope she continue to improve!
Alee
Farmgirl Sister #8
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 06:33:51 AM
checking in on you and your daughter. how are things going? sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| weaverchic |
Posted - Jan 08 2011 : 06:04:11 AM
Prayers are still within my thoughts!
gerri
Farmgirl #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
-Pam Brown |
| FieldsofThyme |
Posted - Jan 07 2011 : 04:53:01 AM
Adding more prayers.
Farmgirl #800
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| Meg |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 2:26:28 PM
Your daughter is in my thoughts, I hope things improve very soon.
MaryJane's daughter,
Meg
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| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 12:15:08 PM
Prayers continue! Your poor daughter is really going through so much after giving birth to her beautiful baby. Bless her heart. Praying they will find the source of infection today and figure out why she is having seizures. Bless you for being with the grandbabies !
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
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Scattered Prairie Gals Chapter
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 06:07:16 AM
just went back and saw this am post. so hoping they will find the answers they need. sending love hugs and prayers sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 06:06:33 AM
Brenda, I just don't know what to say. I will continue to pray for her. And for her kids and you.
Hugs, KrIS
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 05 2011 : 06:05:22 AM
checking in today? hope things are better sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| HealingTouch |
Posted - Jan 04 2011 : 4:29:55 PM
Brenda...Prayers sent and congratulations on that big boy! I'm so sorry she is going through this, it's so frightening. Be Blessed.
Blessings and Peace,
Darlene
Sister 1922
God first, everything else after!
DNA doesn't make us sisters, Love does!
The road to a friends house is never to long!
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| Ninibini |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 9:15:08 PM
Oh, Brenda... I wish I had the words. I do have prayers, though, and they're being said right now! Hugs - Nini
God gave us two hands... one to help ourselves, and one to help others!
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| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 8:20:05 PM
Wow !! What a sad situation. Please know your daughter,family and your safe travel remain in my prayers! Hugs to all !!!
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
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Scattered Prairie Gals Chapter
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 2:50:33 PM
Brenda, I am so sorry your daughter is going through all this. That is so scary. I'll be praying for her and for the doctors to be able to get her through this.
Kris
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| weaverchic |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 2:34:50 PM
Brenda, my thoughts and prayers are with you, your daughter and your entire family.
gerri
Farmgirl #1197
Happiness is in the comfortable companionship of friends.
-Pam Brown |
| Marcy |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 10:19:15 AM
Will keep everyone in my thoughts and prayers. Please keep us posted on how things are going.
Farmgirl #170
Since you get more joy out of giving joy to others, you should put a good deal of thought into the happiness that you are able to give...Eleanor Roosevelt
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| Cindy Lou |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 09:45:28 AM
Prayers are on the way! Keep us posted.
Susan
"Tell me, what is it you plan to do with your one wild and precious life?"
Mary Oliver |
| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 03 2011 : 07:15:14 AM
brenda how very scary, i so hope things are going to all work out ok. sending prayers and hugs sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| eggfarmgirl |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 1:00:17 PM
Still holding her in my prayers. Be safe on your journey to be with them.God speed and many blessings to you all... Big sister hug...
Hugs...Kristy
"Live like you were dyin'"
Sis #2339
Scattered Prairie Gals Chapter
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| graciegreeneyes |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 09:27:38 AM
Brenda - you and yours are in my thoughts and prayers!!
Farmgirl #224
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| classygram |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 08:46:08 AM
Brenda sending prayers for you and your daughter. Praying that the Lord guides the dr's to the problem and for a quick recovery. Also congrats on the new grandson. They are such a blessing. Sending big hugs, Brenda
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| sherrye |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 07:10:18 AM
oh i am sending love to you hugs to you and prayers. hoping when you get there they will know what is going on. hug that big one for us all. what was the name again? love your way sherrye
the learn as we go silk purse farm
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| kristin sherrill |
Posted - Jan 02 2011 : 06:16:59 AM
Good morning, Brenda. Have you heard anything yet today? I have been praying for her. And by the way, I forgot to say congrats on that big new baby boy! Wow, ouch! That's a big baby. I hope you don't get sick so you can be there for your daughter soon.
Hugs, Kris
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