So they all rolled over…
We have been waiting for a really long time around here for Matthew to finally connect all that Physiotherapy work to completing the task of rolling over from back to belly. He finally did it today and even managed to do it 3 times in under 5 minutes! Hopefully with the acquisition of this new skill, Matthew will be able to reach for his toys and develop some of the movements that lead to crawling.
It is pretty incredible that Matthew managed to have the energy to do the rolling over considering he has been suffering from a cold for the last few days. His nose has been running quite bad, but thankfully he has not developed a fever, so it has been nice and mild. He is back on the oxygen at night time just to give him a boost in his oxygen saturations. His numbers on the pulse oximeter were a little low and on the advice of PMH’s Ambulatory Care nurses, we taped the tubes back on his cute little face. This is no easy feat as the little guy squirms so much to avoid the tubes being put on. I am happy to report that is seems like it is clearing up and he is getting better. Hopefully tomorrow night we can turn the oxygen bottle off for good (again).
Matthew’s solid food eating has improved greatly in the last few weeks. He is now taking at least two tablespoons per meal for his three day feeds. His repertoire now includes pureed chicken and corn for his dinner and an apple and blackcurrant jelly for dessert. Keep up the good work Matthew!
October 4th, 2009 at 11:09 pm
Hey that’s really great news!!! Yay!