On April 20, our daughter, sister, teammate and friend was diagnosed with Leukemia (AML). This cancer is placing her in the hospital for 6 months while she has chemotherapy. Right now her goal is to be able to walk at her senior graduation on June 6. She is determined to beat this cancer with her family, friends and soccer team by her side. We hope this blog will be able to keep our friends and family updated and involved in her journey to 'Kick Leukemia!'
Sunday, August 5, 2012
Since the conclusion of Lexe's third round of chemo she had been doing very well up until Thursday night. Her blood pressure dropped to dangerously low levels and was accompanied by extremely high fevers, ranging from 103-107 degrees. Because of the low blood pressure, she was taken down to the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit. A blood culture confirmed that she had a bacterial infection in her blood and she was immediately put on antibiotics. The antibiotics are working and she is no longer septic, but has developed further complications including Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). ARDS compromises the ability to breathe and it became very difficult for her to breathe last night. The decision was made this morning to put her on a BIPAP machine. The BIPAP forced air into lungs so that she can properly oxygenate. Lexe is expected to be in the PICU for several more days, during which they will try to get her breathing on her own. At this time we have to limit Lexe's visitors to immediate family only. We are grateful for the fasting and prayers on our behalf. We love you all.
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our thoughts and prayers are with you! Caity, Andy and Heidi Butcher
ReplyDeleteLexe, we love you! Our prayers and thoughts go out towards you! Keep strong! Do you remember Allie from our seminary class? Well her and her sister say hi! Also, I'm hearing stories about people seeing your "Lexe Kicks Leukemia" sticker all over Utah along with your wrist bands. You're famous!! Theres still not a lot done in our house. The bathroom still isn't finished, but the paint job is getting there! Haha Anyway, we all love you and are keeping you in our prayers and thoughts! Go Lexe!! Chris
ReplyDeletelots of love and prayers being sent your way! love you all!
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