5/8/10 - Day 5 - AM Post

Good morning everyone. Cannot believe we are on day 5 already. Still hoping to wake up from this nightmare.

Just spoke with Steven's nurse, Amy. He had a good night. His sedation medication is still at 4mg/hr, however, he is still getting agitated. They did give him some Ativan (for anxiety). His ICP is not increasing though so that's a good thing. Will not know about the three bleeds in his head until they do another CAT scan. The doctor has not done his rounds yet to know when they will schedule the CAT scan.

His blood count is 9.5 and remains stable. We found out yesterday that the reason his blood count was so low is that his spleen is enlarged. The spleen, as the nurse explained, is eating up his blood. Nothing can be done at this point about his spleen due to his condition. So basically, again, it's a waiting game. Let's pray that his spleen does not burst. If that happens, he has even more serious problems.

No fever. His pupils are reactive. He tried to sit up again, the little stinker. I agree with his Aunt Barb...she said he wants to get up and dance. His first dance is going to be with me. I can't wait.

Keep praying...they are working. Love you all