Friday, October 24, 2008

The Other Patient

Just wanted to give a report on Clayton's latest doctor's visit. We saw the pulmonologist on Monday and he told me to get lots more aggressive with weaning Clayton off the oxygen. So now Clayton only wears the oxygen when he is asleep and after a couple of weeks of that I'm supposed to start shortening the time he wears it while asleep a couple of hours at a time. He's really doing well with it so far. It's been such a long road, but I really think he's ready for it this time--that is, all except giving up his nasal cannula which he is VERY attached to!! (Poor little guy, it's like his little security blanket is being taken away!)
(And I have to say a big THANK YOU to Sherrie and Todd for this little chair. It's perfect for him, and allows him to sit out in the yard without us getting the wheelchair out. We love that!)

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

glad to hear everyones on the mend!!!!

christy - floridascrapper

Patti H said...

that is one giant step Ashley! Love that photo too! I am so happy for you guys!

Cheri Pryor said...

One step at a time....and how cute is he out sunning himself? lol!!

Leah's Crafty Life said...

I could eat him up, Clayton is so darn cute! I love seeing him out there in the chair, he looks SO happy. Hope the process continues smoothly!!

Cassandra said...

Good news! and what a cute litle chair!

Yankee said...

He looks like such a big guy sitting in that chair!

Leslie said...

look at him! How wonderful is that! miracles do happen and you have one everyday when you see Clayton smile!

miss seeing you around the boards girlie! take care.

Jennifer Sizemore said...

That is so terrific!!! He is adorable in that chair!

Kristin said...

Glad to hear that you guys are all ok!! What a cute picture of Clayton. How cool is it that he is getting off the tube!!!
More prayers for your dad.

Anonymous said...

Love this picture! How great to be able to see his handsome little face more often w/out that oxygen tube! So happy that he's making such progress! XOXO Lorna