Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Day 7: Noah is critical

We received a call from Dr. Rios this morning that Noah had some set-backs over night:
  • He is not producing urine. They suspect a renal vein thrombosis (blood clot) because of dehydration.
  • They have to stop giving him fluids to reduce stress to his kidneys. This makes it difficult for him to maintain his blood pressure, though it is OK right now.
  • His potassium is rising b/c of the fluid restriction and his kidneys inability to process it. This can lead to heart arrythmias and eventually to his heart stopping.
  • Treatment options are dialyisis until his kidneys begin to function, or possibly a medication to dissolve the clots. He is receiving an renal ultrasound right now to determine the location of clots/confirm the diagnosis.
  • They said they have done dialysis on kids this young, but it is not common.
  • His condition is critical.
Please pray:
  • That his blood pressure would be maintained
  • That his kidneys would start working.
  • That if he needs dialysis (cleans the blood of potassium and other junk), he would be safe and tolerate it well.
Thank you for praying on behalf of our family.
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16 comments:

  1. Laura MesserlyMarch 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Betsy & Eric, I am praying for you all now as I write this at work, and I've asked my new home group to pray for you, too. My heart is with you.

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  2. ErikaMarch 23, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Looking at the tender picture of your family together in the column at right makes me weep... cries of joy for you, and cries of pain. I will join you with crying out to the Lord on your behalf...

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  3. MarkMarch 23, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Pam and I and our local church family are praying for you all. We are weeping with those who weep, but we are not without hope as we serve a loving, sovereign God who raises the dead to new life.

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  4. UnknownMarch 23, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Betsy and E,
    We are praying with you and for you. Jana and I also shared this with our sunday school class and they are praying as well. Peace and Blessings to you all,
    James and Jana

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  5. StephanieMarch 23, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    I can't think of the right words, but oh how I am praying for little Noah and for you guys. That picture of him with all the tubes makes me cry...how much you must be crying. There are so many that are weeping with you. You are surrounded by love and prayers. (Violet said to tell you she is praying, too. :))

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  6. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    We are all thinking of you in this terrible time. I will come to you at anytime if you need us to help you and watch over your new gift, Noah. He is the most beautiful child! We all love you. Jess and family

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  7. Chuck RoeperMarch 23, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    Eric and Betsy, We are praying for you all. If it would help, the world-class chief pediatric urologist at U-M is a strong believer and a good friend.

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  8. //nancyMarch 23, 2011 at 1:25 PM

    praying for you all. love to you guys.

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  9. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:52 PM

    Betsy and Eric ...our prayers are with you....may the "Light of God" shine on your path...sending our love...Ken and Bonnie

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  10. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    betsy and eric, dave and i are praying for little noah, as well as for your endurance in this marathon.

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  11. HollyMarch 23, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    Eric, Betsy - Thank you so much for the updates. Please count on a continuous prayer from our family until we receive news of Noah's full recovery and ability to come home with you! Noah is absolutely beautiful and we love his name also! We love you all so much and wish you all, including Noah himself, the strength needed to endure and make it thru this difficult time. Love, Holly, Chad, Josie, and Sam

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  12. RomanMarch 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    Westervelt's know we are praying for you without seasing, with broken hearts for Noah.

    Here is an encouragement I received today from a friend in Australia.

    Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.

    Friends, if the past and present reality is one of contradiction, what is it that you are thanking Him for?  His Love? Yes. But also, you are thanking Him in anticipation of a breakthrough tomorrow. You are thanking Him IN ADVANCE! Even when there is no evidence of it in the present reality. Hebrews 11:1 calls it faith.

    Philippians 4:7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

    So the peace of God guards your minds. Peace is the fruit of positive faith-filled anticipation; an anticipation of Father’s faithfulness, His goodness, that He will direct your ways by the Holy Spirit and that your future is secure in our Father’s love.

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  13. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    My heart breaks for you all Betz. We will continue to pray. Andrea

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  14. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 5:38 PM

    Eric and Betsy
    Our thoughts and prayers are with you. We know that your love for each other and your hope and trust in God will be sources of strength as you face the days ahead. Our love - Uncle Dom & Aunt Marilyn

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  15. AnonymousMarch 23, 2011 at 5:45 PM

    Betsy and Eric-
    What can we say but that our thoughts and prayers are with you and your whole family. Thank you for the blog....
    "Uncle" Bob and "Aunt" Susan

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  16. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Betsy and Eric,
    Prayers are with you from North Carolina. Prayer is so powerful. Do not lose faith. When you are too tired or worried to pray, let all of our prayers raise you and Noah up to God.
    Holly (the one in chapel hill:>)

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