Carrie reported another good day for Heath but the CMV numbers indicate a need to have a port put in his chest (for IV meds at home) before he goes is released. So, Heath is scheduled for surgery Thursday and it will be at least two days after surgery before he will be allowed to go home. The doctors want to get Heath home but just not too soon. They expect Heath to have the port approximately two weeks, so this is not a long term need.
On a brighter note, Carrie tells me that Mr. Heath has been dancing for the nurses. Everytime music plays, he begins to dance! He is quite the popular little guy with his new "show" for the nurses. He also sat up by himself for the first time today-more great progress! He continues to eat well and interact well. He is completely off the medications he was on for withdrawal symptoms, so he is literally ready to "rock and roll"- what great news!
The doctors are very pleased with Heath's progress as he continues to exceed expectations. Once his port is in, they hope to have Heath home soon. Of course he will go home with visits from occupational, speech and physical therapists to help him "catch up" a little but the medical team does not feel like he will need their services long because he is progressing so quickly. Heath will also require some home health care for a time. However, all the good news still gives the Tuttles the wonderful gift of looking forward.
I almost hesitated to write another update because I wanted those wonderful pictures of Heath to remain the "headline". However, reason won over a proud "Gran"-well, just for a moment!
Thanks for your continued prayers and encouragement for the Tuttle family.
Blessings,
"Gran" Sarah
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