Here’s the latest report from Tim and Mary: Jennifer’s situation remains very critical. The doctors have been able to reduce the strength of the ventilator as the medicine (surfactant) that she received is improving her oxygen absorption. They won’t, however, know if it has been effective on improving the functioning of her lungs for a [...]

Laurie here. Mary called and said that Jennifer is hanging in there. The dialysis did not go very well today. Jennifer’s blood pressure dropped as they were removing the fluid, so they had to give some fluid back to her. The net result was about even. The x-rays, however, looked a little better today. The [...]

Hi, folks – we have some late-breaking news from the Wilks camp. After the x-rays and biopsy that Tim mentioned in yesterday’s journal entry, their doctor has determined that Jennifer is suffering from Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS). This is a very serious affliction. The doctors are attempting a surfactant treatment that will, hopefully, prevent [...]

Hello Family and Friends, It’s been a better day today. The dialysis went for 3 hours again today and they pulled 3 more liters of water from her body. Her face and body is getting back to a normal look. They may do the dialysis on Saturday, they will make that call in the morning. [...]

Hello Family and Friends, It’s been a long day. Jennifer just gave us a scare. During a breathing treatment at 10:30pm her blood pressure dropped very low and she had a hard time breathing. They had to bag her for over 45 minutes. They got the breathing under control and her blood pressure went back [...]