Yesterday we took Olivia for her 2-nd swallow-test and it went great. She did amazing drinking out of the bottle with the "honey & nectar thick consistancy" (thickening gel for people with respiratory problems). The therapist was so shocked to see how well she cordinated her breathing that she gave us the OK to start giving her some foods by mouth (as tolerated) and thin it out as we go so she can get use to her eating skills, hopefully once and for all :)))... so ready to get rid of the pump and 24/7 tube feeding.
Olivia's weight today was 14lb & 14oz ... growing and getting stronger everyday.
Hooray for Livi, I am so glad she will eat once again by mouth.I really like the new pictures. She is a little angel even when she is screaming. Praying that very soon she will not have a need for the feeding tube. Love you always auntie Vera
ReplyDeletetough little huney bear, yay, prit prit thuaj mamit eshte fillimi vetem...kiss ya in da nose gorgeous girl
ReplyDeleteHi! I love seeing new pictures of Livi on the blog. She is just darling!! Glad to hear things went well w/ her test. Have fun giving her foods- hopefully she likes them. :) Miss you, and still prayin for you all.
ReplyDeleteGreat news on the swallow test!!! hugs--'Auntie' Ann
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