Britney has been responding more and more. She was blinking her eyes throughout the night, and has swallowed several times today. John and Mom spend a lot of time talking to her this morning. Mom spend a good ten minutes talking to her, and saw tears well up in the corners of her eyes. The vascular surgeon has asked the family to talk to Britney a lot, because she will remember some of it and it may help her wake up. We and the medical staff talk to her about everything. They kids love to read her stories and talk to her. I put on her favorite movie, pride and prejudice for her today also.
The vascular surgeon is very very pleased with her feet. The left foot will be fine and the right foot may only lose a couple of toes.
We also just want to provide her with as much emotion comfort as we can. Yesterday afternoon, they calmed Britney down with more sedation because she continued breathing against the ventilator. Her heart is working so well, they may need to decrease her blood pressure to make her heart take a rest and allow the ECMO to do the work.
Vera Update
She took a 3 hour nap yesterday, then was able to go swimming with the Jones family and her dad. Vera slept here at the hospital all night, so she could be close to her mommy. She read her stories until 10pm and then watched her barbie movie. She feels much better this morning.
Thank you for all of your incredible support. We love all of you.
Just one more quick update. I just talked to the infectious disease team and they said if her OB had not given her the right antibiotic by chance (she is penicillin allergic) she would not be here today to continue fighting. There are many series of events like this that have kept Britney fighting.
Love you all,
John
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Hello Winkler Family. This is Amberlynn Whiting. I was in your ward in Milwaukee, when we lived there. I am heartbroken to discover Britney's condition. I just want you to know that Britney and your family are in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteJohn,
ReplyDeleteBritney and I were good friends in High School and we went to seminary together. I was devastated to hear of her condition. Wanted to let you know we've been fasting and praying for her. Thanks so much for keeping us updated- I've been checking your blog constantly. Tell Britney I love her and to keep fighting!
Shauni (Baird) Culatta
John,
ReplyDeleteWe are on our way to Portland. We just wanted to let you know your family is still in our thoughts and prayers. We will continue to fast and pray for you and your family. I am sad we won't be with you through this trying time.
Also, the ICU team at TMC wants you to know that they continue to ask and pray for you all. Dr Toiber said he really wants to take the kids sometime for you.
With all our love,
Scott and Amy Richins
Just wanted you to know that our family has been fasting and praying for you -- for Britney to be strong and for peace and strength for the rest of the family. Prayer works miracles!! We will continue to keep her in our prayers!! She's such a beautiful person -- inside and out -- and I am so glad to hear the encouraging news over the past couple of days.
ReplyDeleteAll our love,
Heather & Freddie Dawson
John-
ReplyDeleteMy husband and I just moved into the ward last week are sad to hear of everything with your wife. She has been in our thoughts and prayers.
Meghan and john Powell
Wonderful news! We are praying around the clock!
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Spencers
John,
ReplyDeleteSean and I have been heartbroken to hear about Britney but I'm so incredibly glad that there are many positive signs! We have been fasting and praying for you and I keep Britney in my thoughts all the time, remembering all my great memories of our time together in Lakewood.
love and blessings to your family, Rachel and Sean Sargent
I just want to thank you John and family for putting this blog together. It's like waiting on pins and needles praying and hopeing. We are praying for strength for Brintney and John and kids. Thank you for your thought on donating blood. We all want to do something.
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Sarah and Casey Lythgoe
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ReplyDeletehi john! peasley and i tried to stop by a couple times today to say hi and see how you were doing. missed you both times, but was able to see britney! glad to hear she is doing well. thinking of you and your family often. lynda
ReplyDeleteI am so glad to hear that she is improving. Your family has been in my prayers.
ReplyDeleteAlison Brinkerhoff