Monday, May 18, 2009

Update

Just wanted to update those who know. We have been in the hospital since Thursday, with our little Brianna. She has a condition we actually are not even sure of, but one term they have used for it is, "Portal Hypertention" it is where the portal vien that goes into the liver is blocked somehow. Creating pressure and other viens to form. Which some of those viens have traveled to her esophogus (I don't know how to spell any of these) with created vericous viens that started to bleed. Hence our first sign something was really wrong was her throwing up blood. Anyway, what has happened is they have gone in with a scope and collapsed some of those vericous viens in her esophogus to stop the bleeding, they are now trying to figure out the bigger problem, why she has a blocked portal vien and what are they going to do to stop it. The specialist are not even sure them selves right now. What we know that has to keep happening is Brianna will have to get these vericous viens collapsed every 2 weeks are so, until there is no more bleeding. And once we figure out how to solve the blocked portal vien, we will need to fix that as well. As for now, she is in the hospital trying to stablize and make sure she isn't bleeding anymore. We are not sure how long this is going to take, hopefully not too much longer.

I have not had my baby yet, thank heavens. We are hoping Brianna will be out of the hospital by the time I have him. However, it is in the Lord's hands. We ask for your prayers, this has been the most scary thing to go through, and we know we have a long journey ahead. Thank you to all who have already been so generous and kind. Brianna is such a special spirit and we know the Lord is watching out for her.

10 comments:

Karen said...

Oh Chystal, I wish I was closer and could give you some help, I will surely remember Breanna and you in my prayers. Take care and know that we are thinking about you and your little family!

Emily said...

Poor little Brianna! We love her so much! She is definitely in our prayers!! You all are! It was good to visit with you guys today!! We sure love you!

Melissa said...

Crystal, I am so sorry to hear about little Brianna. I truly hope things improve soon and the doctors will quickly figure out what is going on. I know there is nothing more scary than seeing your own child go through something like that. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your sweet family.
Melissa Sherwood

Dick Family said...

Sorry to hear about Brianna! We will keep you guys in our prayers! Everything will work out!

Unknown said...

Oh my goodness.... I can't imagine how scary that would be. We are praying for your family as well!

Elizabeth said...

Sorry to hear this.....I hope she starts feeling better soon! So sad to see your little girl go through so much. I'll be praying for you guys!

Jolanda said...

I'm so sorry this is happening to your baby girl . Thankfully she is getting some treatment and hopefully they figure it out soon!

Thinking of you guys!

Alysha Sladek said...

I'm so sorry. Thanks for the update. I hope she's out soon. Let me know if you need anything! You're all in our prayers

Jessica Dean said...

Look how many people love you and your baby girl! All will be well with all these prayers going up. You know we are all praying too. Love you guys. Give Brianna and Elayna kisses and hugs from our family. Love you

Mandy said...

We know all to well what it's like to be in the hospital and not be sure of things. We will pray for Brianna for sure. Good luck.