August 2nd
Today the care team reported that the dialysis running through her ecmo catheter is working well and they were able to pull off nearly 3 liters of fluid in the last 1 1/2 days. This is great news, it will ease pressure on many of her body systems including her lungs. They are watching this closely since they don’t want to dehydrate her body and shift fluids too quickly either. The nurse also told me her lungs sounds have improved since yesterday too.
Lacey is continuing to have cardiac concerning episodes. The care team is watching for vasospasms which she is in a higher risk window after her bleed right now. They are working on managing her blood pressure to stay at a higher threshold in order to decrease the likelihood of this happening. The nurses have medication literally in their pocket preemptively when they anticipate moving her, suctioning and a possible cough reflex. Lacey has good color and I can tell she has less fluids on board.
My mom has been her rock and hardly left her bedside. She shares with Lacey all the loving posts and stories people have been reaching out with, praying all day and sharing special time with her. Jon has been a champion and spending countless hours watching over Lacey and many sleepless nights at her side. Lauren and my dad have been prayer warriors and a foundation for the family to lean on. We are so appreciative to our families and friends for the ongoing support and prayers for Lacey. Lacey knows how much we all love and adore her and are fighting alongside with her.
Please continue to pray for Lacey’s cardiac stability.
Thank you, 🙏🏻♥️
Jenna (Lacey’s sister)
Comments (8)
Thank you Jenna. That is so heartfelt. We all love you, we are thinking of you all constantly, want to be there to hold you all. From the bottom of my heart, peace to u.
Keep fighting Lacey! Praying for your Husband Jon, your Mom and Dad, praying for Jenna and Lauren and everyone that loves you so much- those that continue to fight with you Lacey. You are so strong Lace- even when you do not try to be! I continue to pray that the Holy Spirit is present in your room and the hallways of that hospital Lace! We continue to pray that Jesus tells you that you are strong and can do this!!! Jesus the miracle worker, the promise keeper. You are strong within him Lacey!!! Continue to heal loving cousin. Your, Melissa Jones
Keep on fighting, Lacey. We are praying that the Lord heals you 100% and gives you and your entire family, strength. We love all of you, Kevin, Liz, Spencer and Sophie
Thank you so much Jenna for your informative and heartfelt posts. Lacey and your family are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
Praying for Lacey's healing and for strength, endurance and the Lord's close presence for each of you on this very hard and scarey journey. The Andover neighborhood ladies are all praying as well. Thanks for letting Kim know, Linda, so we can all stand (or kneel!) with you. Carol McCormick
Sending our continued love and prayers for all of you. We love you LaFonds! Keep gripping tightly to our Saviors hands. Lacey has so many praying for her.
Prayers to Lacey and her husband along with the whole family.
Miss you Lacey! Your smile and your "hello" to each person you encounter at work is soooo missed!! Lots of people are asking about you, sharing stories and how much you are missed!! You totally got this....know that you are not alone. Trusting that you are feeling the love and support from everyone. Most importantly, you are sitting in the palm of our dear Father. No better place to be. Stay strong and we'll all be able to chat with you soon😊 For the family....you're all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong, positive and get rest when you need it. 💜