A Good Day

We definitely have turned the corner! I got here a little before 7:00 this morning. Around 10:00 the doctor came in to reinsert the tube for meds and feeding (through the nose and into the stomach). That was pretty unpleasant to say the least. They put it in and then had to check the placement. They really had a hard time with that because Ian wouldn't open his mouth and bit the doctor. Anyway, after wrestling with him for quite a while they x-rayed, ended up having to pull the tube and reinsert it, and x-ray again. Unfortunately, he had and continues to be in restraints. We hate it, but he just will not keep his hands away from the tube. Anyway, after all that, he got settled, and started to drink some. He still hasn't eaten anything, but he drank a little carton of milk and started on another one. He also drank a little bit of water. They are giving him pediasure for his nutrition until he eats. Hopefully that will come tomorrow. He got his catheter out, so that's great. He's not even on the breathing monitor anymore. I don't know if they'll hook that back up before bed or not. We also got him out of the room on his stander, and then in his wheelchair to walk around a little bit. He did have a little bit of fever this evening but not much, and he smiled and let out a couple of laughs. So, things are definitely looking up, and maybe- just maybe- we'll be able to go home tomorrow night. I feel like we will be able to if he will eat tomorrow.

Olivia went to church this morning with one of her friends, and she and Colene came up here this afternoon and stayed around until 8:00. She enjoys playing in the playrooms and outside on the playground. She also got her own purple nursing gloves, ID bracelet, and syringe. I'm staying the night, and I think Brian is leaving at half-time. We're looking forward to tomorrow and the possibility of going home (if Ian eats). They delivered a stander to the house a couple of days ago, and Brian has the ramp ready when we get there. They'll also give us a return date to get the cast off. We'll definitely be marking the days off!

'Til tomorrow- Leah