This morning he had a speech evaluation that showed a lot of improvement, enough that he goes for a swallowing study at 12:30 today. If that is okay they will let him start having liquids, ice chips, popsicles, etc. If he tolerates those we will advance to some actual food. If that all goes well then the NG tube will come out and the suction will be discontinued. If he tolerates all this then we will be able to load him into a car and head to MHHCC rehab unit for a week or so. This is exciting news. Anxiously awaiting the swallowing study and its results.
He is sleeping this AM. Nurse from hell last night kept turning on the overhead lights and waking him every hour. He is a bit grouchy after the whole experience. I am letting him rest until the swallowing study but once he is back to the room there is work to be done. (bath, PT & OT exercises, etc)
Not a weeble . . .
Many awesome nurses; Brock with Angie.
An awesome OT & PT team (Jennifer and Dana)
Stairs
The last night.
Snuggles and a nap.
Ren!
Sunday afternoon chillin'
Puppies.
Stocking time.
Trent & Devin for a visit
Bros
The half smiling cookie monster
Cookie Monster
Amazing help.
Best choice so far . . .
Full liquid diet choices
Holding own cup, chewing on ice chips, and not choking while watching a movie!! Milestones.
A Popsicle is kinda food . . .
12/09/2009
12/08/2009
Brother Brock
Can't wait till Brock feels like this again!
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