Haileigh had an "okay" night. Not great. The doctors are going to meet with the family today in evaluating next steps. But, at this point, it doesn't look like she'll go home today but overall, they are still positive and are encouraging patience.
While the West's are so incredibly grateful for guests, the best thing for Haileigh today is to keep her environment peaceful and with limited stimulus. So, while they would never turn away visitors--the best way our community can serve the West's today is pray and limit any visitors to family. Still, even with that, the doctors have asked that visitors first check in with the nurses station, limit people in the room to two at a time, and that people don't ask Haileigh any questions today that cause her brain to have to work extra. They want all her brain's energy focused on consistently discovering this new path for the fluid.
Continue to pray that Chris, Shelley, and Haileigh will be able to rest today, the pressure around her brain will lessen, and that the alternate route will begin consistently functioning.
Thank you so much for keeping us informed.
Posted by: Janet Castro | January 31, 2009 at 08:11 PM