Dr. U said daddy’s feeding tube is looking great and he is tolerating the nutrition well. He’s getting 65 ml (2 ounces+) every hour for 24 hours (take that newborns). It doesn't seem like a lot, but at least it’s something! They will do a bedside evaluation early next week before trying a swallow test again.
Daddy’s blood pressure was pretty stable throughout the day. The doctor continues to tweak his blood pressure meds, but his numbers were around 140-150 which is a vast improvement!
Daddy had his final dose of mannitol today, in fact, the doctor decided to cancel the last scheduled dose. Yes! After reviewing daddy’s blood work the doctor said his kidneys and blood counts all look good (which could have been affected by the mannitol) and there is no sign of infection resulting from aspiration and his inability to swallow.
Dr. U processed his inpatient rehab referral on Friday and we're hopeful for a Monday discharge. We're still not sure what facility he'll be at; please join us in praying that God will open the right doors, at the right facility, for the daddy to get the absolute best care possible.
A big thank you to everyone who came to visit today. We saw lots of laughs from daddy as friends reminisced and told old stories. We are learning there are some benefits to daddy not talking – we get to learn a lot more about his shenanigans growing up. Keep the stories coming!
Continued prayers for swallowing, speech and movement are appreciated!
"Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Give thanks no matter what happens. God wants you to thank him because you believe in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18
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Loved seeing you today, Rick and Kathy, and it was great to meet #1, #2, #3 and various other family members and friends. We will continue to pray fervently!
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Blessings to all of you, Donna and Roger Skelly