Thursday, September 24, 2009

the setback on ecmo

Ellis had a pulmonary hemorrhage while on ECMO. His team was able to stop the bleeding, keep James and I calm, and save Ellis' life.

Here's a link to what was going on... http://www.ucsfhealth.org/childrens/health_professionals/manuals/29_PulmHemorrhage.pdf

After this episode, his check x-ray was almost completely whited out...not good.
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6 comments:

  1. PeriwinkleSeptember 25, 2009 at 7:38 AM

    I think (I hope) you're talking about an old episode of bleeding, but I'm not sure. We are mustering all our strength over here and willing it to Ellis, and to you and James as well. Lots of love, Judi, TimO and the kids

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 10:08 AM

    Christine and Jim,
    I wish I had magic words to convey but the only ones I can think of I have been doing since August 27 and they are good thoughts and prayers. I have friends and people I deal with during the day praying...
    I pray not only for Ellis but for our entire family to give us all strength...
    Thanks for sharing with this blog, it means so much to us...
    Prayers and Thoughts,
    Sharon

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  3. Julie FroeckmannSeptember 25, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    Christine:
    You are in my thoughts and prayers. Please remember I am a phone call away.
    Love Julie

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2009 at 4:41 PM

    James, Christine, Lilah & Ellis,

    You are and continue to be in our thoughts and prayers.

    Love,
    Todd, Maria, Tyler, Carmen, Isabel & Dominick

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  5. UnknownSeptember 25, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    Christine and Jame,

    Thinking about you both. Still praying, praying, praying -- I know it's very difficult and I couldn't even begin to imagine what you guys are going through. The continual roller coaster ride would be driving me mad, but you two are pushing through all the ups and downs finding love you never knew you had -- love for Ellis, love for Lilah, and love for each other.
    I know you guys will come through this changed in so many ways, good ways. You both are a gift not only for Ellis & Lilah but for all of us!
    FINAO -- Margarita

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    hey aunt christine this is lexi im so sorry to hear the news...stay strong for each other and always remember that when no one else is there GOD is...we all love you and pray that you, james, lilah, and ellis get better....if you need anything im always here.
    love the tanner family

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