Our Quiverfull - Urgent update

Our Quiverfull

Oct. 22, 2009

Urgent update

Posted in Noah Updates

I have only a moment and will try to fill in details later. Noah is in the Greenville Memorial Children's Hospital. He was admitted to the Abbeville Hospital last night with high, sudden onset fever. He was also vomiting bile. He deteriorated rapidly overnight and was transferred here by ambulance this morning. This came on very suddenly - he had a GREAT day Tuesday.

He is running HIGH (close to 105) fevers in spite of tylenol. He spent the night vomiting bile, and this morning was set up with a drainage bag attached to his g-tube so his stomach contents would drain instead of making him throw up. The contents of his upper intestines are backing up into his stomach and draining out of his g-tube. He has no apparent movement in his intestines. His liver is very enlarged and his liver enzymes are 10 times higher than his normal numbers. He is very, very sick.

It's possible that he has an obstruction of some sort, and we just got up from extensive ultrasounds and some x-rays. He still has a trip to the treatment room ahead of him for a number of things, including lab draws from a vein.

He has been sobbing for a drink on and off all day - pretty much either sobbing or sleeping. He can't have even ice chips because he is clearly not moving anything downwards and because there is the possibility of emergency surgery if he has an obstruction. For the same reason, he can't get motrin or a number of other potentially helpful meds that aren't available IV. He is getting tylenol suppositories but they are only slightly reducing his temp.

I'll try to update or at least tweet when we know more.

Blessings,
Kate

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Kate,
I'm so sorry your little guy has suddenly become so sick! Saying a prayer for you guys right now. It's 4:32pm CST.

Love,
Liz
Whitehouse, TX

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying

Posted by Anonymous

Oh, poor Noah. He must feel absolutely miserable right now. We will be praying and praying for him.

Lynn in FL

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying in Indy

Posted by barrynmissy1972

We are praying in Indy and will alert some fellow prayer warriors! Please keep us posted.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Take care!

Posted by Anonymous

I feel like I know you and your family, even though I don't. Praying for Noah and the rest of you. So sorry you have to go through this. May the Lord be praised in ALL circumstances!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I am praying that Noah can get some relief from his discomfort. It must be so hard for you to see him like that.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - On our Knees......

Posted by ragamuffinsc

PRAYING!!!!!

We are praying with out ceasing!!
Love you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!
Julie & Blakester

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Prayers are coming...........

Posted by jkiessling

right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hugs & Blessings & Prayers from the Kiessling Family

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SandBetweenMyToes

I am praying.

Letitia

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying!

Posted by Anonymous

I will be praying!

Hope
www.caringbridge.org/visit/alana_kay

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Prayers from Australia

Posted by Jodie

Sending lots of prayers and hugs to you all from down under

xxxJodes

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Praying that they can quickly find the reason and get it fixed as soon as possible.
Alison
www.andrewsbravejourney.blogspot.com

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Prayer

Posted by Lynne and Rick Deane

So sorry to get your urgent message. I have been praying for Noah for a long time. You and Jeff are such a compliment to our Lord the way you have handled the problems with Noah. I respect you both so much. Wish I could help more that just pray but God is always with you and Noah and He will continue to get you through this time.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by CandyFoote

Praying!!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Oh, Kate - our family will be praying. My heart is heavy for you as you "hurry up and wait" for something to be revealed or change, meanwhile watching your precious son suffer. May the Lord give you peace, and give Noah comfort and healing.

Grace,
The Wilsons in VA

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Kate,

I'm sorry to hear that Noah is so sick. We will be praying for him. I also wanted to let you know that we always drain bile from Samuel's stomach to a ferrell bag, but when he has large amounts of bile, he is always really thirsty. He says the water makes his stomach feel better. The doctors have thought that it likely thins the bile and makes it drain easier from his tummy. So, if he doesn't have to be NPO for surgery, you may be able to give him some water. It really doesn't matter that it can't go anywhere as long as he's hooked up to drain... it will all just come out that way.

I pray that he is on the mend soon.

Missy
www.missyknight.blogspot.com

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Praying for sweet Noah!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

We always always check your blog, even if we haven't received and email that you updated. We will be praying for little Noah and all of your family..starting right now!
Our love to all of you...
The Ehrlich's in Placerville, CA

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by jewell

Zak has been praying for Noah for a few days. The other kids have been asking. Now I know the Spirit was moving them.
pray,pray, praying
(hugs)
Monique for the family

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Oct. 22, 2009 - praying for Noah

Posted by Janet

I am praying for Noah and your entire family. I ask God to guide the doctors in finding the problem as quickly as possible. Please, Lord, bring Noah's fever down as that alone will make him feel better. I pray his intestines start showing some movement. Lord, if Noah has to have surgery, please surround him and his family in your loving, healing arms. Protect him, give them peace and comfort, and spare Noah from anymore pain. May He continue to bless and keep you in the palm of His hand.

Janet
COLE'S prayer team

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Oct. 22, 2009 - I will pray

Posted by Anonymous

I am so very sorry that Noah is so sick!!! I just can't imagine how miserable he is.

I will be praying for him.

Love in Christ,
Cole’s (Caring Openly, Loving Eternally) prayer team
www.colesfoundation.com
Sandy Daron

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Robin in New Jersey

Oh dear God, Please be with Noah and heal this lastest heal problem. Clearly Noah needs a healing touch from you Lord. Be with Kate and the rest of the family. Comfort them and give them peace in this time of uncertainty. In Jesus name....Amen

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying

Posted by Carla

Praying for all concerned, Kate. . . healing and ease of pain for dear, sweet Noah. . . prayers of knowledge and skill for his doctors. . . and most of all, prayers of comfort and peace for you, Mom. . .

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying, praying...

Posted by Anonymous

praying...

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

We are praying Kate!

Love and blessings,
Pam in SE MI

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Oct. 22, 2009 - So sorry Kate

Posted by Carol from TX

I will be praying for Noah and for him to have a complete turn around....praying for any obstruction to be unblocked and cleared in Jesus's name, his fever to go down and for his liver to go back to it's normal size. Keep believing and trusting, fight the urge to give in to fear. I know how hard it is, trust me.

Love you~Thanks for posting so all the prayer warriors can be interceding for precious Noah right now.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying!

Posted by Marilyn in CO

Know that we are praying, praying, praying.... God bless you!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Motrin IV

Posted by Len RN

Motrin is ibuprofen. Ibuprofen is available IV. FDA Approves Caldolor (IV Ibuprofen). You can google it. It is specifically for critical patients with a fever.

Quote:
Clinical trials have shown Caldolor to be safe and effective in reducing both pain and fever in 1,400 hospitalized patients. In Phase III studies, patients who were given Caldolor reported a significant reduction in post-surgical pain intensity within the first 24 hours while also significantly reducing their morphine use. Clinical trials including critically ill and non-critically ill patients with fever showed a significant reduction in temperature as compared with those who received a placebo. No serious adverse events were directly attributed to Caldolor in any of these clinical studies.

Some things as liver impairment or age might have a bearing.

Cheers and God Bless

LenRN

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

So sorry you're back in Greenville Kate! I'm heading to Charlotte tomorrow (Friday) so view a life size replica of the tabernacle! But will you call me and update me if you get a chance?

Love and hugs and prayers.
Lynnette

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Oct. 22, 2009 - From Robin IN OHIO

Posted by Anonymous

Praying for Noah and clear answers and direction in his care and for peace and understanding

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Ibuprofen in a Gel

Posted by Anonymous

You may already know this, but you can have Ibuprofen compounded into a gel that can be rubbed on the skin. It truly does work. It does take a rx from the doctor, and it is usually not covered by insurance. When I have gotten it, 30 doses was about $30.00.
Prayers from Broken Arrow!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - PRAYING FOR NOAH...

Posted by Anonymous

From Villa Rica (Douglas County) Georgia ! God's grace, peace, and healing Power be abundant right now !!! In JESUS' Name... Natalie Murray

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Oct. 22, 2009 - : (

Posted by Jacque http://jacquedixon.com

Praying for you all Kate~

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Sweet Noah

Posted by Joy K.

Kate,

Please call and let me know if I can help you specifically. If I don't hear from you I will plan to come up on Sunday. I love you guys and I am thinking about you and praying with every thought.

"Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him." James 1:12

This verse has really been on my heart this week I wanted to share it with you.

Love to you, Noah, and all at home,

Joy K.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by MamaArcher

Praying for Noah and the family!

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by hallfamily8

I'm praying for Noah and for you, Kate! Big hugs your way! I know it's got to be so hard to have him sobbing for something as simple as water, yet you can neither meet that need nor help him understand why. May the Lord be extra close to you during this time!
Love, Dawn
www.caringbridge.org/visit/susannahall

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Letting you know, I just saw your post and I'm praying too. The poor little guy!!! And family!!!

Praying, praying, praying.....

In Him,
Dara

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Praying

Posted by Anonymous

Praying for Noah!! May He turn the corner, may God grant him comfort, you strength, and all of you GOD's peace. May God grant the Dr.s wisdom.

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Oct. 22, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Robin

I am sending up prayers for your sweet boy.

Love and prayers,

Robin
COLE Prayer Team
www.colesfoundation.org

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Your baby

Posted by Anonymous

I can't sleep and now I know why. I'll send up some prayers for your suffering babe tonight. I ache to think of the thirst he feels. I'm so sorry. I'll pray for mercy for his little body. God bless your family.

Laura
MN

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by drewsfamilytx

We are praying for you!

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Praying

Posted by Anonymous

I'm so sorry to hear this, it was nice that there weren't any of this kind of updates for awhile...I'm praying for Noah, you and all your family (( ))
Robyn

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Aria

I was NPO for several weeks once and I was absolutely MISERABLE. TPN does nothing for the thirsty feeling. What helped a bit were these lemon-flavored swaps that helped with keeping my mouth moist. The NG tube I had sucked right back out any tiny droplets that did go down. This caused no problem when I did have to go to the OR on emergency.

Ask if he can have moist swabs. A hysterical child who is dead-miserable because his mouth is dry is worse off than a child allowed a swab now and then. His energy needs to go to healing rather than being upset and wearing himself out crying. The lesser of two evils is a mouth swab.

Noah will be in my thoughts.

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

I'm praying right now for Noah and of course for you too.

Love ya,
Sue

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Praying

Posted by LarabaK

I am so terribly sorry to learn of Noah's sudden and terrible illness.
May God bless him with peace, you with strength, the doctors with wisdom.

Love and God bless, Laraba

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Keeley

Praying for you. May God bless you and your sweet little son. I pray He will bring Noah health. My heart goes out to you. Please kiss Noah for us.

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Oct. 23, 2009 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Lynn

Dear Kate,

I am so sorry that Noah is sick. We will be uplifting Noah and you throughout the day. We will be praying for God to give the doctors wisdom to help Noah.

Hugs from Charleston
Lynn

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Oct. 24, 2009 - More prayer from Down Under

Posted by Marlene Wilkinson

Am asking the Father for a quick resolution of Noah's condition and for the blessing of good health thereafter. Asking for continuation of the peace that passes understanding for you. Somehow sure you're already experiencing it. Praising God for His promised ear and sure answer - as sure as that He sent His Son Jesus for our salvation. What else would He withhold?!

Love to you and your precious family. Marlene

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Oct. 26, 2009 - Noah

Posted by Crystal

The feelings of the heart cannot be expressed on a computer, the battles you have fought and won most can only imagine. My thoughts and prayers are with every single one of your family members to heal the hurt and woes of the past, present and future.

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