Nov. 24, 2007
Infection in Noah's blood
Posted in Noah Updates
Noah was admitted very quickly after we arrived at the ER. (BTW, we got back home before he got sick, so he is in Greenville, SC in room 5502.) I am very sorry to say that he has been steadily getting worse. When we left yesterday he had a temp of 100.7 which is incredibly high for him. When we got to triage it was 101.9 and his pulse was over 170 (usually about 90). His preliminary labs indicated some sort of infection so he was started on two very heavy duty antibiotics at about 1 AM. One covered gram positive bacteria and the other covered gram negative. By this morning he was running a temp of 103 and having wheezing and difficulty breathing. We haven't been able to get his temp below 101 even with Motrin.
His blood cultures were already growing out some sort of gram positive bacteria this morning. Gram positive bugs are often found on skin and in the environment and include the various staph bacterias among others. Not too much later the cultures started growing out gram negative bacteria as well! Gram negative bugs are often found in the gut and include things like e. coli. Because his gut isn't working well bacteria can transpose out into his bloodstream. They haven't been able to identify the specific bugs yet so they are continuing both antibiotics while they do further testing. The fact that his cultures were growing out so quickly is fairly disturbing.
He just finished some breathing treatments so he has gone from lethargic and "out of it" to jittery and hyper. It is nice to see him alert even if it is just the result of the breathing drugs. We aren't sure why he is having trouble breathing. It is completely possible that he has a virus on top of two different blood infections.
I will try to update when I can or get Jeff to update. As soon as these drugs wear off Noah will probably crash on my shoulder again which makes it tricky to do anything. :-)
Thank you all so much for your love, prayers, and support. God is here with us in this place. It seems harder this time, probably because Noah has never looked anywhere near as sick as he does now, but we are choosing joy and choosing to keep our eyes on the Great Physician right now rather than dwelling in fear.
Love,
Kate
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Still Praying
 Posted by Anonymous
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Good for you for choosing joy. I will keep praying for Noah's recovery and that the drs can think of something to help prevent him from getting septic so often.
Jessica- mom to Eithene 16 mos with VACTERL
www.caringbridge.org/visit/eithenerosehilliard
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Praying for Noah and your entire family.
Becky SHS
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Nov. 24, 2007 - praying
Nov. 24, 2007 - Saying prayers
Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by hallfamily8
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I am lifting little Noah and your whole family in prayer.
Love, Dawn
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susannahall
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying
Posted by marcieharper |
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Thank you for taking the time to update everyone, Kate! We are all praying at my house today!
Marcie, in Aiken
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying for Noah
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We've been following Noah's blog for some time and pray for you often, though we rarely comment. But, today I wanted to leave a note and let you know that we are fervently praying for Noah and you all! We have a little four month old Noah of our own so your Noah is quite special to us. I'm also praying for your comfort and peace while Noah is in the hospital and sick.
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Praying, praying...God bless you all.
~Yvonne from SHS
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying!!
Posted by Anonymous |
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We are praying for your whole family. Thank you for your inspiration in the midst of your trials.
Jennifer in Texas
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Still praying..........
Posted by jkiessling |
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I woke up last night and even said a little prayer!
He's being prayed for all over - the world - that's awesome!!
And really - there's nothing more to do!! He's in the Best Hands of All - The Good Lord - The Great Physician!!!!
Tears just bring puffy eyes and headaches.
Hugs and Blessings from the Kiessling family from Fresno, California
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Poor Baby :(
Posted by InfertilityMom |
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My heart hurts for you all! When our oldest was not quite a year he got a nasty eye infection that landed him in the hospital on 4 kinds of heavy-duty antibiotics as we fought and prayed to keep his sight and keep the infection from crossing over into his brain. We dealt with none of the other issues you face, so I cannot begin to know what you are facing nor feeling, but I hurt for you as I remember that journey. We've also had multiple episodes of breathing struggles and treatments with each of our kids. Just praying for ongoing strength and peace and God hold you all close and guides you and Noah's doctors in the best care that can be provided.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Noah
Posted by Anonymous |
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I am still praying! God is in control.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying in FL
Posted by Anonymous |
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We've never posted before - but we have been following the prayer trail for Noah and your family. Noah's name is also on our church prayer roll and has been for some time. Please know that Noah and your family is being covered and hugged with prayer and love.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying
 Posted by oldpaths
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I rarely comment, but wanted you to know that we closely follow the updates on Noah and have been praying for him, and your whole family regularly. We are praying more fervently for you all today.
Thank you again for your wonderful example of trusting the Lord. I don't think I'll ever be able to tell you what an encouragement and testimony you have been to us.
God bless,
Jennifer
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Robin From Ohio
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Oh Katie and Darling Noah...I am so praying for you both and all the family it just breaks my heart to hear of Noah's latest battle I am praying for super strength and peace and comfort wish I lived close....please keep us posted I have Noah on all the prayer chains I know of....Much love and prayers, Robin and the Immel family
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying
Posted by Anonymous |
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Dear Kate, Jeff, and Family,
We are praying for you all. My girls always want to pray for Noah first in our Bible class, "Pray for Others" time. Thank you for choosing Joy. It is so obvious that it is your Strength.
Holy Spirit,
Please comfort Noah and his family write now as I type. Please show them mercy as only you can. Bless Noah and please order the steps of each Doctor, Nurse, and Lab Tech as they work to help Noah. Please give Noah's mom and dad wisdom as they observe Noah because they know him so well and love him as only parents can love a child. God bless the Estes Famliy.
Julianne
Charlotte, NC
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Nov. 24, 2007 - <i>Untitled Comment</i>
Posted by ThriceBlessed |
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I am praying for you precious Noah... and for you that God will comfort and strengthen you during this unimaginable time of trial.
Vicki (SHS)
Edited by ThriceBlessed on Nov. 24, 2007 at 1:51 PM
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying Some More
Posted by Le Anna |
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As a mother, I cannot begin to fathom what you & Jeff are going through with Noah's health. My heart aches for all 3 of you and for your children at home. May the God of peace, strength, love and joy surround you mightily at this time. May you feel His everlasting healing always.
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Nov. 24, 2007 - blessings..
Posted by kjbennett |
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Thank you for again reminding us of our blessings. We love you all and you are in our prayers.
The Bennett's
Julian, CA
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Noah
Posted by Anonymous |
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I am praying for Noah and your family. May God give you guys peace and strength to deal with the situation. May God bless the hands and minds of the Physicians who are treating him so that they can help him.
Jasma
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Prayers
 Posted by StephG
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I just thought I would let you know that we are still praying for Noah and all of the family here in Canuck-land. I am also going to add Noah to our parish prayer list in the morning when I get to church.
Sending warm hugs your way...
Steph
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Nov. 24, 2007 - praying here
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Posted by Anonymous |
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Dear Kate and Jeff,
You and your sweet family remain in our prayers. I'm so sorry this is happening right at this time. Your steadfast trust in our Father is a shining light.
De'Etta
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by 4sweetums
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I hope things are getting better for noah even as I type this. Our prayers are with you and hope that all is smoothing out for you. We pray that the doctors will have the wisdom and tools to help Noah in this time of need.
Blessings,
4sweetums
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Praying for Noah
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Kate, I am praying for your little angel Noah. I hope that the doctors can help him and that he will be well soon.I don't know if I could hold up as good as you do. I guess God just keeps helping you get through each time something like this happens. God bless you and your family. Love, Ruby
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Refuge
Posted by Anonymous |
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We are praying for your family and little Noah :)
Hear my cry, O God; attend to my prayer. From the end of the earth I will cry to You. When my heart is overwhelmed; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For You have been a shelter for me, and a strong tower from the enemy. --PSALMS 62:1-3, NKJV
My High Rock,
the forces of life push against me.
I hurt. I feel desolate and alone.
Then I remember. You are the High Rock.
Help me, because I'm too weak and discouraged
to help myself.
And because you are my High Rock,
I know you're going to lift me up. Amen.
For more from Cec, please visit www.cecilmurphey.com .
We Love his devotions last weeks was about God being our refuge.
May God reach down and be your refuge and rest.
Love,
Jen B
Spartanburg
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
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Praying, praying for your sweet baby boy. Keep your face set on the ever-faithful God of everything. Noah is safe in His hands.
-friends in Oklahoma
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Prayers continuing for all of you
Posted by Anonymous |
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and for wisdom for the doctors!! May you find God's grace, once again, to be all that you need and more!
~Judy
Isaiah 41:13
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Posted by Anonymous |
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Praying for Noah and your family at this time! How wonderful to have the Great Creator and Giver of Grace to rely on!!!!
Praying for His peace,
Amy
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Untitled Comment
 Posted by theheartofthehome
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Our prayers continue for you, Jeff, your kids, and Noah. We continue to lift you up to the Master Physician and prayers for all the Drs and Nurses caring for sweet Noah.
All our love and prayers.
The Kellys
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Nov. 24, 2007 - Prayers
Posted by Michelle |
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Our prayers are with you, as always.
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Nov. 25, 2007 - Link to yahoogroup that shares supplies
Posted by ChristianUnschooling |
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I was reading some of the comments on your blog and someone mentioned that you can find surplus medical supplies online...there is actually a Yahoogroup devoted to this! It's called Special Child Exchange http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SpecialChildExchange/
Hope this helps!
Elissa
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Nov. 25, 2007 - Noah
Posted by Anonymous |
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Dear Kate,
We will continue to pray for Noah's healing. We will pray for the family as well. Take Care
Janet
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Nov. 25, 2007 - Untitled Comment
Posted by Anonymous |
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Noah is continually in my prayers...
JOYfully in Him,
Kelli @www.embracingthejourneyexperiencingthejoy.blogspot.com
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