04/18/06 - Hannah took a turn for the WORSE overnight. Her heart rate is increased dramatically to over 200. Hannah has fluid building up around her lungs which is restricting them from expanding completely. Therefore her breathing has become shallow and her heart is overworking. Hannah was transfered to the I.C.U. at 1:00 this morning. She was intubated (a tube inserted down her throat to help her breath) and has been sedated to keep her asleep so there is no risk of her pulling out the breathing machine. This will allow Hannah`s lungs to get some rest and her heart to not have to work as hard. After a few hours on the breathing machine Hannah has already shown signs of improvement. Her heart rate has dropped down to the 150`s and her oxygen which was given at 100% is now only needed at 66%. Doctors are optomistic about Hannah`s progress and are hoping that she will only be in the I.C.U. and on the breathing machine for 24 - 72 hours if all continues to go well. Hang in there Hannah. Our prayers are with you!!!!!!