Test Results

Brayden had his swallow study done this morning. We found out that he was silently aspirating on the regular formula (without thick-it) and could aspirate on the nectar consistency formula so he was bumped up to honey consistency formula (it looks like elmers glue!). Thank you all for praying for him!! I was so proud, he didn't cry at all! He just stared at the radiology tech the entire time and let them put different bottles in his mouth. He didn't make a peep!

Annnnnnnnnd, he got bumped up to 4 bottles a day! We are halfway there! Once he can take 75% of each bottle I think they'll move him up to 8 bottles a day, and once he can take 75% of each of those for 24-48 hours we should get to come home (if I am understanding that correctly).

Daddy usually gives him his bottles, but tonight at 8pm I gave him his bottle and he took almost 75% (44ml's)! He did so good!

They had us bring in our carseat (they always inspect them before you can leave) and gave us a bunch of booklets on going home, so I am thinking that the end is finally in sight!

Since we have been down here so many of you have seen me out and about (usually at the hospital) and have come up to say hi! Thank you so much - that means so much to us! I know it can be hard to approach someone when you aren't sure if they are really who you think they are, but I am so glad you did!

Thank you all so much for your prayers, they are working!