A short update!
Jack is stable and the team here is working hard to make sure he gets some much needed rest overnight and can be ready for his MRI in the morning.
They put him on a ventilator to help control his breathing and have a drain from his stomach to make sure his lungs stay liquid free. The are saying that he has pneumonia again, and have put him on antibiotics for that.
They are giving him lots of fluids with saline to help lower his heart rate, increase his blood pressure and increase the salt levels in his blood. They also increased the steroid dosage to help with any additional inflamation in his brain. We will know more (at least that is what we are praying for!) tomorrow after the docs here get a chance to look at his MRI. There is a chance that we won't know anything definite from the MRI as th clarity between tumor and bleeding is often unclear.
The great news is that as always- we are so blessed to be at CHOA with this team of doctors. I teased today that Jack didn't believe all the parts of the hospital were as great as Aflac and Rehab, and this is his way of checking out the PICU. Either that or he wanted even more nurses to fall in love with his eyes, smile and spirit. Whatever it is we are hoping to get him stronger and understand what's happening so we can take care of it asap.
We thank everyone for their constant prayers, texts, voicemails and love as we are here. It has been a scary day, but we are comforted by all of you and the reminders that there is one person who loves Jack even more than we all do. And this is in His hands.
I will update as we know more.
Love you all!
April
hey jack!! i am a friend of jessie tof who goes to your school. first off i think your a great person who never gives up and never will. i will put you right away in my prayers and god is with you always. i hope you get well and continue to get better. i love you and get well !!!! <3333
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