by Marie Beattie | Nov 18, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey had a tough day. Her discomfort didn’t allow her to fully participate in OT or Speech. She had a mid-day shower and that seemed to help with her afternoon PT session. By 4:30 she was sound asleep! We have noticed that Corey is sleeping more this...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 17, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey definitely wants to eat! She not only woke up and asked her night nurse for water, she also asked for Pasta. Diane will be working with Corey this week and next to build up her tolerance for swallowing. She has to be able to swallow up to 1 teaspoon...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 16, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey had an excellent Speech session today. Diane gave Corey a thickened apple juice to try some swallow exercises. Corey did very well. Diane wants to try a few more “flavors” and consistencies but she believes Corey is ready for a swallow study. She...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 15, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Corey had a quiet day. She is still suffering with her mouth pain, so we went back to the doctors this afternoon. The doctor is going to try to aggressively attack the yeast infection that is the root of the thrush. We are hoping that if we can heal the...
by Marie Beattie | Nov 14, 2011 | Archives
Hi Everyone, Tonight we watched a wonderful report on Gabrielle Gifford’s recovery. Watching her videos reminded me of the 7 months we were at Bryn Mawr and how diligent we’ve been to continue her therapy at home for the last 5 months. I recall each moment when it...