Thursday, January 18, 2007

Update

Good news! On Tuesday, he inhaled a full bottle of 40 cc's (what he needs to do to come home) in only 20 minutes at one feeding and he did it again this morning for Dad! Unfortunately, he needs to do this at every feeding for a minimum of 24 hours with out any help from his feeding tube. So we know he can do it, it's just a matter of time. We've defiantly seen a difference in him over the past few days and have seen improvement. Also, an Occupational Therapist met with me today when I was feeding him to observe and help with his feedings and she said that we're doing everything correctly and that he's doing great and has the whole suck/swallow thing down. The only thing he needs to learn is how to take a whole 40 cc's in one feed consistently. She thinks it will only be a matter of days, but I'm not holding my breath. Landon will decide on when he's ready. I have a talk with him every day to remind him of how cool his room is here at home and that he needs to come see it! Keep checking back here; I'll be posting some more photos soon!

1 comment:

Aunt Mary said...

YEEEEHAAAAA!!! I'll be there soon after he gets home. We want him to get settled into his cool room first, though. We think about ya'll every day and can't wait to see all of you. Hang in there. It sounds like you are doing everything right. Landon is obviously listening to you and is anxious to see his room, too. Love you! Aunt Mary