Toby needs God's intervention! Bruce just called and said things have declined in the last 24 hours! They tried to do the MRI (without sedation), but Toby was moving his head too much. The plan is to do it tomorrow under general anesthesia.
He has become very lethargic. Not moving his arms or legs and hardly keeping his eyes open. They are having trouble regulating his temperature (it has been so low the thermometer doesn't even read it). His blood pressure has been incredibly high. Last night it read 140/80. I think the nurse told us that most babies this age have a blood pressure of around 70/40. All I know is that Toby's is VERY high. Carrie and Bruce were going to consult with the neurologists again and they were also talking to a respiratory therapist when Bruce called.
We really need to lift this little guy up in prayer! I remember when Toby was born how many people were praying and things went so smoothly. When you read this update, please pray!
By Jennifer Nickel — Jan 18, 2007 11:37am
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I'm praying for you and Toby. God bless you and give you peace.
Your sister in Christ, Jennifer Nickel
By Charlene Horne — Jan 18, 2007 11:46am
ReplyDeleteAm forwarding this urgent request to prayer warriors in other states. What an awesome God to accept all our petitions. God bless little Toby.
By Leanne Hansen — Jan 18, 2007 12:35pm
ReplyDeleteA beautiful baby, a beautiful family, all being held tenderly in Gods hands and in all our hearts here across the country in California. We will keep you all in our prayers
By Amy Salmons — Jan 18, 2007 1:58pm
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I am praying for Toby all of the time. And, for God's peace for you and Bruce and your entire family.
Amy Salmons
By Melissa Schafer — Jan 18, 2007 2:43pm
ReplyDeleteCarrie, I am praying for Toby and the rest of your family everyday. God is continually with you and little Toby. God is good and will protect him. I pray for strength and know you have an amazing support group around you. I love you!
Melissa
By Amanda Butler — Jan 18, 2007 3:15pm
ReplyDeleteWe're thinking of you and praying for you constantly. God seems to have your family on my mind every hour.
Jeremiah 29 10 This is what the Lord says: “You will be in Babylon for seventy years. But then I will come and do for you all the good things I have promised, and I will bring you home again. 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. 12 In those days when you pray, I will listen. 13 If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me. 14 I will be found by you,” says the Lord. “I will end your captivity and restore your fortunes. I will gather you out of the nations where I sent you and will bring you home again to your own land.”
Love, The Butlers
By Shelley Smith — Jan 18, 2007 7:18pm
ReplyDeleteDear Carrie and Bruce,
Just wanted to let you know we are still praying for all of you and extra hard for little Toby. Wish I could be there to give you a big hug and some much needed rest.
Love,
Shelley
By Pam Hudson — Jan 18, 2007 10:54pm
ReplyDeleteGive me everything that worries you,and watch My perfect love dismantle your fears. Be strong and courageous,realizing that I'm with you through your struggles. Absolutely nothing is too difficult with Me,your Friend God. I will sustain you and never let you fall. We are all thinking of you and praying for you and yours. Get well little angel Toby.....
Hugs to all The Hudsons