Hana’s temperature has been climbing, even after getting Tylenol. They actually gave Tylenol and Benadryl before giving her the immunosuppressant ATG. In 40 minutes her temperature has gone from 38.6 (101.5) to 39.1 (102.4). This makes me very nervous because it could mean infection. Infection is kind of disastrous because her immune system is suppressed so she won’t reject her new heart. Infection can kill. Or, her temperature could be high because she’s almost 24 hours post-op and inflammation can peak around that time, causing fever. But her CRP and procalcitonin are high and that leads them to believe it’s infection. So, they are doing blood and urine cultures and starting her on broad spectrum antibiotics, vancomycin and zosyn.
We’ve been down this road before and it has always turned out okay. I hope that’s going to be the case. If you want something specific to add to your prayers or positive thoughts for Hana, please add that this is just post-op inflammation, not infection, and that her temperature goes down to normal very soon. Thank you for all the prayers and positive thoughts. We are so grateful!
Following is a beautiful Loving-Kindness meditation for Hana and her donor family, sent by my aunt:
Loving-Kindness meditation for Hana’s new life:
May Hana’s body welcome and nurture her new heart.
May Hana’s spirit soar, explore, create, and become.
May Hana be safe and free from suffering.
May Hana’s heart be strong and whole.
May she live a life filled with gratitude and zest.
May Kathleen and Paul be healed in body and spirit.
May Kathleen, Paul, and Hana grow in joy and peace as a family.
Loving-Kindness meditation for the donor family:
May the donor family be wrapped in a blanket of love and tenderness.
May they be held and rocked in their grief.
May their memories and stories be heard as sacred.
May their compassion and generosity be a lesson to us all.
May their child’s life force bless the world with each sunrise.
In time, may they find solace and meaning in their most loving gift.
In time, may their hearts be healed and at peace.
Hana's Heart 
It is again my “time” to pray. I’m in visioning Paul kathleen and Hana all living at home happy and healthy. And the journey behind them. I can not wait to get the up dates a year from now 5 years from now 10 yes and so on of how wonderful life has turned out for you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the other family this evening to stay strong and believe that all things are possible. You are amazing strong parents (both families) and you are an inspiration to others.
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I read and prayed the meditation for Hana and her heart, and also for the donor family. Love to you all tonight while I hold my baby close. This is such an emotional journey. You are an amazing mama.
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I also read the meditation and have prayed for Hana, her parents and also the donor family. Through loss there is new found hope, through generosity and compassion sprouts new life, through science, modern technology and faith …. prayers are answered. May the angels watch over Hana and comfort all of you at this time.
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I will say prayers for Hanna this morning.
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Just waking up and tuning in in the Midwest . Praying for no infection and focusing on your beautiful meditation.
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We read and prayed this meditation fir Hana and for you and Paul and the donor family. Pray we will♥️🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Praying for you and your precious child.
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Prayers for you and you sweet girl. May her fever break soon!
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Praying for all!!
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Just wanted you to know that we are Praying for little Hanna and your family.
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