Wednesday, November 19, 2008

Prayer Request for our cousin

Our cousin Heather had a scheduled c-section last week and a few hours ago she had a stroke.  She was rushed to the hospital and is in ICU.  She had some chest pain and shortness of breath from them pushing the baby down her ribcage and had gone to the ER Sunday night but they released her saying she just needed to rest.  She also was experiencing high blood pressure.  This evening her husband ran to the store and when he got back she couldn't speak and was showing signs of a stroke.  

They just found bleeding on her brain and they are putting a tube in to drain the pressure.  They are in the process of putting in a breathing tube, heavily sedating her and putting her on a helicopter to San Francisco.

They have a 3 year girl and a 1 week old boy.  Please pray for her.  When I find out more I will let you know.  thank you so much

Updated Thurs at 3:22pm
Heather is now in stable condition.  The bleeding on her brain has stopped.  So far all the tests have been inconclusive as to why she had this stroke and bleeding.  They are doing further tests and I will keep you updated.  Thank you so much for your ongoing prayers.

Updated Friday at 7:52 pm
I don't have much more info except that she is still in San Francisco and all tests so far have been inconclusive.  When asked to say her name, she said numbers and was very upset that she couldn't answer any questions right.  The doctors have said to expect a minimum of 6 weeks before she is able to do anything for herself.  I am waiting for more news in regards to her brain function and recovery.

Updated Sun Nov 30th.
We visited Heather yesterday at a rehabilitation hospital.  She was her bubbly & talkative self but cannot remember so many words.  She can't remember her children's names and forgets their ages.  She's confused and a lot of what she says doesn't make sense.  She will get to return home in a week or two, but will require constant supervision with her children for a few months or until her memory and thought process is restored.  It is now known that she had the stroke because of very high blood pressure.  Please continue to pray for her recovery.  We greatly appreciat your prayers!!!

6 comments:

Heather Rodriguez said...

She will definitely be in my prayers!

Unknown said...

My thoughts and prayers are with your cousin! Definately keep us posted.

Cindy said...

Prayers are flowing from our home. May the Lord be glorified through it all. Please keep us updated so we may pray accordingly.

Gramma Dot said...

My continued prayers are with Heather and her family. Does she live close?

Jonna said...

She lives in Hanford.

Brooke said...

That's pretty frightening. Thanks for the update...I'll check back soon.