After our sweet time with JD this morning, we came back upstairs to speak to the docs from neurology. Good news! They were very pleased with his increased activity and responsiveness. They think the abnormalities on his EEG resulted from his low glucose levels. As his blood sugar remains stable, they fully anticipate his EEG to reflect that and return to normal. They have ordered an MRI, but they also anticipate that will be clean (as far as neurological concerns go). Assuming all of that is confirmed, they'll begin taking him off of the anti-seizure med he has been on as a precaution. Yeah! :)
The next big step is the MRI. They'll just take him down whenever the MRI people call up and say there's an opening. On top of confirming the good forecast from neurology, it will give the specialists in endocrinology a better look at his pituitary gland.
Meanwhile, Ryan and I do our best to make it in there every 3 hours - we get to help with his care and feedings, which takes about an hour. Between them, we squeeze in meals, rest, errands, and (of course) posting updates! :)
12 comments:
Amber, I just got home from New York and have just read your blog. So sorry Athan is having such a hard time. All of you are in my prayers and thanks for the updates. "Aunt" Phyllis
Ryan, Amberly,
Thank you for letting us know about Athan - we will be following your blog and adding our prayers to all those that God is undoubtedly hearing already.
John & Emily Stringer
Meredith's mom again - What a positive day young Athan has experienced. And such good news to soothe your nerves. I am rejoicing for you. Jan Thornell
Ryan, Amber, Morgan, and Athan,
We are storming the Heavens for you our dear friends. Athan is beautiful and we believe that God will continue to heal. I know there is a distance between us, but PLEASE let us know if there is anything we can do. Love you guys a ton!
Adam and Lindsey Harvey
Dear Ryan and Amber,
After seeing the pictures of little Athan, I think I have fallen in love.:) What a precious little bundle! He has won the hearts of so many and united all of us in prayer. Your faith and strength is an inspiration to everyone. Morgan and Athan are lucky to have you. I love you!
Aunt Loy
Woo Hoo! I am super stoked for you guys. I know it has been long and stressful. As always we will continue to pray! With love always...Amy
It's me, SeaBass! I'm here! I've been prinking about all of you since I first heard the news on Friday. Bless you both--- May you find rest in the shadow of His wings. I love you both so very much.
-courtney
Guys,
I just read all this stuff. I'm so sorry I didn't know anything about what was going on. You guys will be in my prayers, and know that you are loved.
Bryan
Hi.
Hannah and I just wanted to let you know we're thinking about you all and praying for you. Athan looks handsome in those photos. Insert "Good-thing-he-looks-like-Amberly" joke here.
Hope to see you soon.
Stay well.
Jason
As you know, many folks in Clovis are praying. Kingswood UMC lifted him, and all the family, up in prayer during both services yesterday. I think his name is just neat and I praise God for two parents who would name their child after such a giant in the faith. God bless and know the prayers will just keep coming.
Brad Reeves
Think and praying for y'all here in Borger. Athan is on the Prayer list and has been on the prayer chain at least twice at FUMC. Love all 4 of you. Wish we could give y'all a hug.
Amy, J, & Cap
Dearest Amberly & Ryan,
If I can see through the tears of joy after finally having my internet restored and reading about the "goodness of the Lord in the land of the living" in Athan's life, I'll let you know ALL of Shallowater is praying!!! Cindy and Kay kept us updated from the beginning and your Methodists are praying like crazy, along with Mitch's church, Monica's church and the WHOLE town! We KNOW how good our awesome God is, but it just thrills our souls to see Him do His thing!!! I think He just wants us to know again, as with the blind man in John 9:3, that it has nothing to do with us, but EVERYTHING to do with HIM! The disciples asked, "Who sinned?" and Jesus answered, "Neither this man nor his parents sinned, but this happened so that the work of God might be displayed in his life." Lord, thank you for healing Athan, for making him perfect and for allowing Your work to be displayed in his life now and forever in Jesus' mighty name! We love you so much!!! God bless you all!! Sandra & Van
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