Hi Everyone,
First and foremost, a BIG THANK YOU!!! From Chelsea and I both for all of the responses, well wishes, and prayers from everyone... it has been very uplifting during this difficult time...
Unfortunately Chelsea's Pneumonia has worsened and is now involving her entire right lung ...(they call it a complete white out) They were unable to keep her oxygen levels up and she was transfered to the Intensive Care Unit yesterday morning....
They have called in an infectious disease specialist to adjust//change her antibiotics. She is too weak to cough a specimin up to see what type of bacteria she has in her lung. If she doesn't improve within the next 24 hours they are planning a bronchoscopy to see if they can get a good a specimen. Although it is kind of risky, they need to know what they are up against, so she can get the correct treatment....
She has been scared, as well as the rest of our family over this change in her condition.... We do have a wonderful support system not only with family, neighbors and friends, but here on Insire as well!!! It is also fortunate that I work as a nurse at this hospital and they have been very supportive and accomodating to our family. Normally they don't allow many visitors or even anyone spending the night in the room with the patient's. They have allowed family to take turns coming in to see Chelsea and also given me permission to stay at all times in the room with her... Of course if they didn't allow me to stay with her... Chelsea would not be very happy and speak her mind even though she is very sick!!! She had told me she thinks the umbilical cord has "regrown" lol... I know she needs me and I wouldn't be any other place, but right next to her, helping her get over yet another bump in the road......
Her dad brought in a web cam and hooked it up to my laptop last night, so she could see her brothers yesterday. My youngest is not allowed to come into the hospital.... and she really wanted to see them!!! It made her smile too!!!
Today I asked my family, friends to not visit, so Chelsea gets much needed rest....
Yesterday she was considered in critical condition.... Today the nurses say she is in serious but stable condition....which is much better.... still not out of the woods, but showing some improvement from yesterday!
I will be sure to update everyone as soon as I find anything out....
Please continue your prayers for Chelsea and our family.... She is a tough cookie and I "know" she will pull through this....
Continued prayers for everyone from us!!!
Love and (((HUGS)))
Brenda and Chelsea ( mommy's princess)
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Update on Chelsea....
- By Kymomof4
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 8:28 am · 19 replies
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- By angel3023
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 8:55 am
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Always praying for you and Chelsea. She is to young to go through this. God bless you all.
Angel3023
- By brooklynda
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 9:21 am
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Dear Brenda: Prayers continue for Chelsea, you, the rest of your family and her medical team.
Blessings!
Brooklynda
- By jazzbo
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 9:22 am
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My best to you guys and your family and friends. Chelsea is a fighter and she has battled far more than anyone should. She seems to have a great sense of humor which is very helpful. As a Dad I'm not sure I could be as stable as you are but you keep up with her and try to rest yourself.
My prayers and thoughts are with you and your family. I hope Chelsea continues on the road to recovery. God bless, John
- By beckylynn
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 9:40 am
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Extra prayers being sent right now for Miss Chelsea.
B :)
- By Barb267
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 9:53 am
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Prayers and positive thoughts coming your way.
Blessings for strength and healing,
Barb
- By simplyklb
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 10:53 am
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Lots of good thoughts and prayers for Chelsea!
Kristi
- By kinzie
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 11:16 am
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HI! HOPE SHE HAS IMPROVED! MY PRAYERS ARE ALSO WITH ALL OF YOU! HE DOES HEAR THEM ALL!GOD BLESS ! SINCERELY,KINZIE
- By MaryRVF
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 11:22 am
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Chelsea,
I am so sorry you have been so sick! I am here praying for you and thinking of you! GET WELL SOON!
Mary
- By Marylou1
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm
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Hi Brenda:
My prayers are for you and Chelsea each day that she show some improvement. Wish the pneumonia had not gotten worse. I know it would be difficult, but my thought would be not to have so many people coming to visit in order to minimize the spreading of germs.
Poor kid surely does not need to be exposed to more germs. Many years ago when our daughter had heart surgery (3 surgeries in 10 days) I had to be careful who came into the house. I know it's hard on a teenager, but she needs to get rid of the pneumonia.
From one mother to another, I sure know what you are going through.
Much Love to both of you,
Marylou
- By cuddles53
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 1:57 pm
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Dear Chelsea, and mom
I am so sorry to hear how sick you are, you till are a fighter so, much so.Keep on fighting you will pull through this one. My prayers are with you all.
Be sure she keeps coughing and deep breathing, and fluids as much as she can have. I know you also are the nurse and the best nurse for Chelsea! wish I was there to help you.
God bless Sandy
- By misself
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 2:08 pm
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I wish I was there to help as a fellow nurse too.Many Prayers,Hugs to you Chelsea,the brothers and one for you to hug your hubby.I know this is hard on all of you.How clever to use the laptop.AndiB
- By lucy56
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 2:26 pm
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Hope Chelsea feels better soon, you both must be like two peas in a pod ( a couple of tough cookies )lm sending up my prayers for both of you.
- By cards7up
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 3:34 pm
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She is where she needs to be right now so that she will get well. Extra prayers for all of you and her team that they hurry up and find the problem and get her well soon. Take care, JC
- By hey-jude
- Posted October 28, 2009 at 9:51 pm
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Dear Chelsea and mom
Sending prayers your way and get well wishes Chelsea try to cough real hard and get that sputum up so they can treat you as needed. Good Luck to you
Love Judy
- By maxgirltou
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 5:53 am
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Hang in there, sending more prayers your way.
God Bless you and your family,
Tina
- By dusteerose
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 6:00 am
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Brenda and Chelsea,
My thoughts and prayers are going out to you. Please get well and get strong.
Jen
- By kathrine00021
- Posted October 29, 2009 at 7:55 am
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My prayers are with you and Chelsea. She is a fighter and I know she will get through this. I will keep sending positive vibes your way.
Love, Kathrine
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