Michael has had increased heart rates (mostly while he is coughing or moving) and still his cough off and on. Numerous possible causes for the heart rate, such as waking up from the sedation. However, he has had lots of cultures drawn. One IV line (now gone) had some bacteria so the doctors are closely watching his blood for infection, but he is on an antibiotic to protect him.
For the good stuff, Michael is making progress getting out of bed. We have him sit on the side of the bed and do some exercises. Each time he is able to do more. The therapist gave him a good workout today that was hard for him to do. When he was done, the therapist asked him how it felt on a scale of one (low) to ten (hard) of how hard it was. He held up one finger and said the word "one".
Thanks so much for your concern and prayers, it helps us all so much.
Our concerns for prayer: for any infections to resolve and for their to be no more infections, for the coughing and lung issues to resolve, platelets to increase and prayers for the doctors and staff. Thank you so much!!
Bless all of the Hill family. I'm so glad that Michael is showing progress, and pray that this continues. I know that he is still in serious condition, but feel that these little positive signs are signs of hope. I check this blog all the time, and thank you for sharing your journey with us as I know at times it is difficult to write. I pray for all of you. I'm so proud of Michael's strength and determination to work on his therapy!
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We're so proud of Michael's strength and determination too. Thanks for the love and prayers. Brenda
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