Yesterday was the trek to the pediatric pulmonary clinic at the U of M. Yes, it's a familiar path and yet this time it was lined with freshly sprouted gratitude as we celebrated being able to continue with our favorite docs there.
This was Toby's first return visit since coming off the oxygen in February. His nutritionist also stopped by for a visit. Overall, everyone there seemed satisfied both with his growth and with his pulmonary status. He continues to have slight symptoms of some sort of allergy or asthma despite being on meds so they are switching one of his prescriptions to see if that can be better controlled. Otherwise, things are looking good and we will continue the status quo for his other meds and breathing treatments.
We did stop by radiology for some x-rays. He was strapped in a little seat this time instead of having to straddle a saddle (hooray for being bigger!) before his arms were strapped up and the chin strap applied. I am officially granting him a bravery award for this one. He was so good and cooperative with just one little face pucker and three tears when swiveled sideways for the second shot. What a little man he's become.
A Brief Introduction
This blog follows the life of one Tobias, who was born in the 25th week of pregnancy. Despite his minuscule size, Toby has already amassed a great number of people who care about him, his health, and his family. It is our hope that this blog will keep those caring people updated on all the particulars and praises.
There are two main contributors:
Nancy - is Tobias' mother. It is she who actually knows what is going on, and thus will make most of the updates.
Kathryn (ymryson) - Toby's sister, mostly here for technical backup, though she tends to chime in from time to time.
Thank you all for your love and support. We truly appreciate the care and concern you have shared with us during this time.
There are two main contributors:
Nancy - is Tobias' mother. It is she who actually knows what is going on, and thus will make most of the updates.
Kathryn (ymryson) - Toby's sister, mostly here for technical backup, though she tends to chime in from time to time.
Thank you all for your love and support. We truly appreciate the care and concern you have shared with us during this time.
1 comment:
My story is nothing like yours, but when I was in the NICU with our daughter, I liked to hear the other mom's struggles too. My daughter was born with two collapsed lungs and we were told multiple times that she was going to die. I admire your strength and bravery to watch someone else cram your child into a machine for yet another proceedure. I wish you the best.
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