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We had an appointment with Ira's pulmonologist (lung doc) last week. She was pleased with how well he's done this winter. The plan is that we'll see her again in April and when we do, we'll develop a plan for weaning Ira off of the ventilator. If all goes well, if there are no hiccups, if the stars align, if, if, if...then by early summer Ira could be having trial times (starting with 10 minutes and gradually building) where he is completely off the vent! HOLY SHRUTE! Can you believe that?
After our appt with his lung doc we swung up to the NICU to show him off. The nurses were great. They ooohed and aaahed and said all the requisite things like, "He looks great!" and "He's doing so well!" While it did our hearts good to see the NICU staff love on Ira I'm hoping that by seeing the progress he's made encouraged them in their labor as what they do is of incredible importance.
In other Ira news, I have determined that it will be years before Ira ever eats orally. The kid has no idea what to do when food hits his mouth. It's kinda become cute because, well, what else are you gonna do?
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After our appt with his lung doc we swung up to the NICU to show him off. The nurses were great. They ooohed and aaahed and said all the requisite things like, "He looks great!" and "He's doing so well!" While it did our hearts good to see the NICU staff love on Ira I'm hoping that by seeing the progress he's made encouraged them in their labor as what they do is of incredible importance.
In other Ira news, I have determined that it will be years before Ira ever eats orally. The kid has no idea what to do when food hits his mouth. It's kinda become cute because, well, what else are you gonna do?
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posted by jch at
7:40 PM
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Hey guys,
We are in the same boat as you with the vent. Looks like Ira and John may end up off the vent around the same time - without the hiccups! We have a doctors appointment March 5th and we think they are going to tell us the same thing, "no weaning now, it's winter!".
Godspeed!!!! Please!!!!
Joe and Laura, such good news about Ira. Praying for his continued wellness and that the vent will be a thing of the past. Love you, Aunt Jackie
Go, Ira, Go!
praying, praying, praying
Yee-haw! That's such good news. Thank you for sharing.
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