Dylan Update

As you know Dylan developed an infection called MRSA. The MRSA started in his lungs and we recently learned that it also spread to his blood stream. As was previously posted, Dylan was started on heavy antibiotics in order to catch and kill the infection. This morning we were thrilled to hear that last couple blood cultures have turned out negative and that his lungs x-ray was looking better. This means that the MRSA in his blood stream has stopped multiplying. The MRSA still remains in his lungs, but is getting better. Earlier this morning the Doctor told Brandi that he was "thrilled how well he is responding to the antibiotics". Dylan continues to fight his way through and we hope and pray it continues.

Due to the infection, Dylan has needed to be given large amounts of fluid to both fight the infection and keep him stable. One risk of having to give him high volumes of fluid is that if it's given too much too fast it can result in brain bleeds. There are 4 levels of brain bleeds (1-mild and 4-severe). The condition associated with brain bleeds is cerebral palsy. However, a level 4 doesn't necessarily mean you going to have problems. There have been level 1 cases that have resulted in cerebral palsy and level 4 cases that resulted in nothing; so I guess you never really know what it's going to do. Needless to say, we have been very worried to see how Dylan would react to the fluid. This morning he had some tests done on his head and the doctor told us that everything looks perfect! Another hurdle cleared! Dylan is one tough and tenacious little dude!

More updates coming soon.

P.S. We want to thank our friends and family for all the support (flowers, dinners, prayers, etc.) and we want to give a special shout out to Sally, Ashley, Kyle and Big D (Dylan). Thank you so much for the letters, it made our day!