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Winnie Huerta

From Julio Aquilar:

My 4-month old great-grand daughter, my daughter Elena’s grandchild, Jasmine Rogers, stopped breathing Friday afternoon and has been having seizures since. She was Life-flighted to Texas Women and Children’s Hospital in Houston, ICU. It seems that new medication yesterday is finally controlling the seizures. MRI’s, CAT Scans and spinal tap reveal no abnormalities. Not sure how long her brain was deprived of oxygen. She is now in an induced coma and constantly being monitored by EEG. Ophthalmologist reports no bleeding or swelling in eyes but can’t determine whether she can see due to induced coma. She had been spiking fevers periodically; yesterday the “coolers” and wet towels were discontinued and she has been able to control temp on her own.

Her twin, Jessie, was also admitted to hospital yesterday with pneumonia but her lungs are clearing and she is doing much better. Before she was admitted, her parents “snuck” Jessie in to lie with her sister (with duty nurse’s permission) and mom, Gabrielle, reported that Jasmine’s pulse immediately calmed. Jasmine is now maintaining a healthy pulse on her own, also. Had been racing periodically first few days.

Pediatrician reports that initial EEG was “almost flat-line” but recent readings show a lot of activity. Brain damage may be minimal or severe. No way to determine or gauge possible deficits at this time.

We appreciate your prayers for Jasmine, Jessie, their family and all of their care-givers.

Received: February 2, 2017