Update and Exciting News!

JW is still in the hospital fighting off the pneumonia.  When he is awake his breathing seems to be pretty labored at times, so a pulmonologist was called in to see him.  She decided to up some of his medications and make some other changes in hopes of helping him deal with the extra congestion and secretions he has been having.  Still no word on when he will be coming home.

Some exciting news....one of JW's nurses said he was sucking on his pacifier a bit!  Allie confirmed this for me as well and said that he was actually sucking on it pretty well.  This could mean that he is also swallowing better.  The nurse mentioned talking to JW's doctor about doing some tests in the near future to find out when he might be able to eat on his own (swallow milk, mainly).  I don't believe this will be happening too quickly as we have a few other obstacles to overcome first.  This is very good news and we are hopeful of a few things: that his swallowing and sucking reflexes are beginning to work correctly and that, in turn, the area of his brain that controls these reflexes, which we were worried about possibly being damaged, is not so damaged after all.  In addition, this means your prayers are working...they are being heard and answered!  Please continue lifting JW up in prayer for healing and for the family for strength to deal with all things that are coming and may come our way.  Thank you to everyone who has been praying, calling, bringing food, etc., etc., etc.  May God continue to bless you in every way.  

Allie is headed to SA again today.  I will update with any additional news I receive.

In love and thanks,

Lindy