[il-talk] Fwd: Abby's Status

[Lmm3527 at aol.com]

I apologize for sending out a message in my  tiredness last night naming my 
daughter as Abby Gardner.  Her married name  is Abby Weatherington.  
 
I've learned that due to HIPA, it's difficult to  get medical info in a 
hospital.  Nurses and hospital staff will tell you  next to nothing, and you 
have to get info directly from the doctor.  
 
This morning, Nancy and I did get to talk to the  doctor.  I think maybe I 
understand what's happened in the last twenty-four  hours.  Maybe.  I 
believe the problem was Abby went into labor with a  septic infection.  I also 
believe this didn't affect her till maybe a day  or two before she went to the 
hospital.  A doctor's exam three days before  revealed nothing.  The septic 
infection affected the baby and led to the  catastrophic results.  
 
After the emergency C-section, Abby faced the  trauma of child delivery, 
major surgery, hemorrhaging, and an elevated  temperature due to the 
infection.  Many, many problems, and things were  touch and go yesterday afternoon.  
 
This morning, the doctor said Abby was stabilized,  that she was young and 
strong.  But the doctor said several times Abby "is  not out of the woods."  
The doctor explained several dramatically different  ways people die from 
septic infections.  
 
In general, Abby is doing much better than  yesterday.  She seems stronger, 
her color is better, and she sounds  good.  She was moved out of ICU this 
afternoon, but she may be in the  hospital till Friday.  
 
We know everyone feels a need to do something to  help or show support for 
Abby and Brian.  Nancy and I, however,  think  people should consider the 
need to visit Abby in the hospital, or whether it  would be better to give her 
as much rest there as possible.  She has been  through so much.  The choice 
is really yours, but remember there will be  opportunities to show our 
support for Abby and Brian in the coming weeks.  
 
Please keep praying for Abby and Brian.  
Bob

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