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November 15, 2011
Samara's Mom
Got another one of those super early wake up calls from doctor this morning. Samara had only one “desat” episode overnight, but it was really bad. While bagging to bring her up, her heart rate dropped to 50’s. (Her normal heart rate is like 120’s.) They did a blood gas, and it was very acidic (critically high.) They went up on her vent settings to correct that, and it worked. Another level on the gas was very bad. It shows how the heart is functioning. It was a 10 and should be less than 2. It has come down to a 4 on the last blood draw. She has had several more episodes since then, after any type of care. They had to go up on her nitric to get her oxygen level back to a normal level.
I noticed what looked like blood coming out of her stomach acid. It tested positive for blood and was also acidic, so they had to stop her feeds. There is also blood coming out when they suction her breathing tube. This likely caused by the pulmonary hypertension episodes, which seems to be what is causing her “desats.” The doctor told me it doesn’t appear to be a lung issue. Her lungs are not worse in any way that he can see. Her episodes are just really bad.
We need to pray for them to stop! We need her heart to not be stressed and to work effectively. Wherever the blood is coming from, needs to be healed. She needs to be able to tolerate care from the doctors and nurses without dropping. She needs to be calm and comfortable. They need to be able to come down on her oxygen on the ventilator. It has been too high for too long! Pulmonary Hypertension is the focus of our prayers. Samara needs healed of it.
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A Prayer for Samara 
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Tiffany Bell |
November 15, 2011 at 10:00 am
Praying hard for Samara. Prayers for peace, rest and healing!!
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Glenda Swader |
November 15, 2011 at 10:42 am
I try to read the updates as they come thru. My heart breaks and the tears flow everytime . My prayers are with you and your family. I can not fathom what you are going thru.
I truly wish there was something that I could do to ease the pain of this child of GOD, I would take her pain in a heartbeat to see her have a normal and healthly life, but this is in God’s hands. I believe that he has a plan for Samara that we do not understand.
I pray for her to have peace, healing and rest, and not suffer with the trials that she faces daily.
Please keep everyone informed of her progress, and we shall keep the prayer chain going.
PRAYERS FOR SAMARA.
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Krista Phillips |
November 15, 2011 at 8:46 pm
Still praying for Miss Samara and her wonderful, faithful mother!!
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Wendy Hope |
November 16, 2011 at 3:59 am
I am praying for you all! I am so happy that you have not given up on your faith. ALWAYS remember that GOD is there… he hears your prayers and sees your tears when you cry. He’s holding you and Samara too. He hears our prayers for Samara and your family as well. My heart goes out to you all as you are going through this nightmare.