It's funny how Judah seems to be improving so much to me, but his doctors are not as sanguine. Every notch that the ventilator moves down, or every percentage that his hematocrit moves up fills me with exuberance; a feeling that each day is bringing us closer to getting Judah up and around. The doctors, however, see signs and omens that remain invisible to praying classes. Dr. Forman, at least, remains optimistic. Judah's regular team of interventionists have been away for the past few days, so perhaps they will come in today and give Judah a gold star on his chart for impressive progress.
We have been lucky to have Thelma as Judah's night nurse for the past five days, and today we have Jay back in action after five days off.
Since Judah's recovery is in the slow lane, the doctors are considering a tracheostomy for him. This is a hole that is placed in the windpipe for ventilation, allowing the respiration tubes to bypass the mouth alltogether.


The hole heals up quickly after recovery, and the doctors say it is more comfortable for patients who are going to be on the ventilator for prolonged periods.
We'll let you know what the doctors say after they've come in today.

In the meantime, I heard that the endocrinologist team was very pleased with Judah's endocrinology.
Also in the meantime, Mom went home to Forrester Drive last night for the first time in forever, and Pixie has been stuck to her side ever since.