Our Little Family of Five

Our Little Family of Five

Friday, March 11, 2011

Swallow Study


Cayden had his swallow study today. He did really well. The test showed that he does the following things: First, he is a "slow swallower". This means he fills the back of his throat until it is overly full then he swallows. Second, he allows formula to penetrate his airway and we think he occasionally aspirates. Thirdly, he is refluxing into his nasal passages. Thankfully, it is a pretty easy "fix" we will be thickening all of his liquids until he grows out of these issues. He will also be on reflux medicine as well. It should take him a couple weeks to get used to the new thickness and it will take a few weeks to heal from the irritation so we should see improvement in the next month or two. We are so blessed to have answers today! Thank you to all of our friends and family for your thoughts and prayers...everything is really starting to come together! Next is our Neurology appointment on March 23rd and I will continue to keep you updated!

Antibiotics?? Yes Please!!!

During the last few weeks, the Thomas family of five has been fighting a war with a crazy virus that did not want to go away! In fact it was so stubborn it took up residence in our sinuses and ears. So for the first time EVER...our ENTIRE family is on antibiotics! Thankfully we are all starting to feel better. I know we are not the only ones fighting the germs out there so to all of you I hope you are all well and if you not get well soon!!!