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| The perfect representation of Aidan's attitude! |
Aidan has been progressing tremendously! The big news today is that Aidan got his feeding tube out and has resumed a normal diet. He doesn't have any IV's or tubes of any kind, trust me, he's very happy about that. He is eating chicken nuggets, french fries and pudding. He is relearning how to swallow so the introduction of normal foods (not soft foods) has been gradual. He alternates eating with drinking so he can soften the food as it's swallowed.
He is starting to regain feeling in many of the nerves that were affected by the GBS. The sensation that he feels when this occurs, is the same that you and I feel when a foot falls asleep. So, it feels weak with a tingling sensation. Everything is very itchy for him, especially his head. This is a good sign that his nerves are healing.
There is not a minute to rest here with all of the therapies: occupational, physical, speech, recreational, etc... They also just added the pool 3 times a week. Today he had boxing and baseball therapy this is done through a virtual game (akin to a Wii) and we're happy to report he is the high scorer, scoring the most home runs in baseball! His dexterity is returning slowly, we find he's most motivated by holding his own Hershey bar.
He's working Mommy for a present every day, trust me, he's keeping count. He announced that it's been 3 days in a row that he got presents. They have a recreational room here that has a computer, he conned Mommy into ordering a Sponge Bob watch for his birthday. We are also going to have his 6th birthday party here at CSH in the family room on October 13th.
People continue to leave generous gifts at our doorstep and they are transported to him at the hospital. His hospital bed is decorated with Sponge Bob sheets and pillows compliments of his Aunt and Uncle.
For those of you who have offered to make food we very much appreciate that. Just text/call Kim when you are able to make something.
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