Hi Everyone!
Eric is having a good evening watching episodes of Top Gear on DVD. He had a pretty tiring day today. The occupational therapist worked his neck and core muscles this morning, then this afternoon, the physical therapist sat him up on the side of the bed. He stayed up for about 10 min (1 min of which he had no extra support!!). He really is getting much stronger, although I'm sure it's not as fast as he wants it to be. :) His voice is MUCH stronger than a couple days ago, he's able to brush his teeth, and his finger control is much better than before, too.
Also, the doctor said this morning that he's aiming to get his trach out by the end of the weekend! He's had it capped all day today and doing great. I think tomorrow they will try taking his oxygen supply away as well! He really just needs to work on his throat muscles to swallow better. He's allowed to eat ice chips and drink small sips of water (yesterday, he wasn't allowed to drink the water, so this is new, too). Now he wants to put the grape juice in the freezer and eat it when it's frozen. It's the simple things.
Love,
Melissa
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You know what else could be frozen into ice cubes? Car Bomb sauce. Just sayin'.
ReplyDeleteYou know what builds finger control the fastest? Nothin like alittle COD. I can hear Eric now..."but Melissa Jon just got on and I am training my muscles"
ReplyDeleteWe are so excited by all this good news! And two posts in one day.
ReplyDeleteOn another note under the right conditions ( -22 F) Laphroaig 18 as bottled can be frozen into ice cubes as well. Just sayin.
1) Great. Now you have me craving grape slushies.
ReplyDelete2) I totally see the beer thing you told us about! I think it would make a great post!
3) Told you about the drinking question! :)
Tell Eric not to fret. Refreshment is on the way!
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Babysteps...small things will make it better. So glad he is doing so much better. Thanks for keeping us posted.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on all the good news man. Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteEric, what is your favorite season thus far? I think I would vote Season 12; it is a classic.
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