Adorable. Stainless. Fragile. Unique. Stubborn. Fighter. Sensitive. Amazing. Feisty. Special. Charming. Finicky. Gorgeous Eyes. Long Lashes. Strong. Courageous. Lovely...
The doctors have said that most babies would have stopped fighting by now. But not Brooke.
Yesterday was a bad day, the worst yet. At about 10:30 am Brooke's blood pressure started dropping and was really hard for the doctor's to control. Then her oxygen saturation levels dropped. She struggled all day with both, not getting enough oxygen through her body. We started preparing for the worst. But Brooke kept on fighting and midway through the night her numbers started looking a little better.
Unfortunately, she is still struggling. The doctors have given her every bit of support possible. They fear that she might have another infection and are treating her with more antibiotics. They also fear that her pulmonary hypertension is just too much for her to handle and that she is getting tired. There is nothing we can do to stop that.
We are trying to prepare ourselves for the worst while hoping & praying for her to make it through this. We have asked the doctors & nurses to do their best to make sure that she is not in any pain and they have been wonderful. Brooke has truly made an impact on everyone here and is loved by many.
We are staying at the hospital with Brooke. We tell Brooke everyday how proud we are of her and how many people are sending their love her way. Thank you for your love, support, and prayers.
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There is really not much left to say but I will continue to pray for Brooke and your family Jason. Her and your strength inspires me to put things in perspective and never take anything for granted. God bless you all.
ReplyDeleteNate
Brooke you are truly amazing. Your fight, strength and perseverance is nothing short of incredible, but I would expect nothing less from a Faulk-Anderson. We love you all very much and are sending all the love and strength we can.
ReplyDeletelindsay, dave, michael and jacob
Little Brooke, I am sending a lot of prayers and positive thoughts to you, your Mom, Dad and Owen. You are such an amazing example to so many who give up so easily in life. You keep trying if you can little one!
ReplyDeleteAs always, we're thinking of you. I'm in awe of how strong you guys are and how positive you manage to stay. Brooke must be so proud to have such amazing parents!
ReplyDeleteXO,
Kristin
Brooke continues to be an inspiration for us all....as do all of you! Prayers will continue to come your way. Cindy, may all your birthday wishes of yesterday come true for your "Stainless" little lady!
ReplyDeleteAll of your love, strength, and endless search for the silver lining is admirable. Our hearts go out to Brooke and the whole family in your continued fight. Sending you a lot of love and prayers.
ReplyDeleteKari
...Tenacious. Awe-inspiring. And the list goes on. I pray that all of our collective prayers and positive thoughts warm your body and give you strength to persevere. You are always in our thoughts.
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Chung Family
You are all a source of inspiration. You have always been in our thoughts and prayers. We are sending you our love.
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Davis Family
love you all.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful is right. In every way possible. There is so much of your beauty and strength in her, my friend. I am so sorry to hear that her worst day was also your birthday. I hope you felt the love we all sent your way and that at least it was there to help you through.
ReplyDeleteI am sending so much love and strength your way. Stay strong little lady....we love you very much!
I just 'second' everything all your wonderful friends have commented. You and your baby Brooke are amazing. God Bless you all. I know God is lifting you up and carrying you through all of this.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Mary J.
We are sending all our love to you.
ReplyDeleteThe Smey Family
All My Love Anderson's!
ReplyDeleteYou're in our thoughts, hearts and prayers. Keep up the fight Beautiful Brooke, you're a special little lady!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Straub Family
We continue to send prayers, good karma, and positive thoughts and love your way. What a steel angel little Brooke is! Just keep swimming!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Ashley & Chris
Please know we are holding your hands throughout this, Cindy and Jason. You have taught us what strength is. Sending you and your beautiful girl many hugs and kisses.
ReplyDeleteLove you and thinking of you always. Stay strong beautiful Brooke!
We've got Brooke in our prayers every day.
ReplyDeleteAll our love and good thoughts,
The Iversons
Thinking about all of you and hoping for the best.
ReplyDeleteLove, Carin Rosenberg
Mrs. Anderson and Family -
ReplyDeleteI just recently heard about Brooke and what she has been going through. Mrs. Anderson, you are still one of my favorite teachers and I am so sorry that you and your family are going through this. I hope that Brooke pulls through - she sounds like a strong little girl . She obviously has a lot of support and love and I'm sure that helps tremendously. Stay strong and know that you are in many people's thoughts and prayers.
- Maddie Black
Peace of mind and heart be with all of you...
ReplyDeleteLinda Warner