The Adventures of Peyton: 1/22/14

Thank you all for the overwhelming support, well wishes, and prayer...all are greatly appreciated. Since the modified swallow study yesterday speech has requested that we go back to thickening Peyton's bottles and we are working to feed in an upright position. No more baby food for now. I have noticed that Peyton is much quieter and doesn't sound as 'junky' and congested. He came in breathing exceptionally loud and raspy, almost as if he swallowed a squeaker out of one of Brady and Coopers toys. These lovely sounds were accompanied by a piercing deep cough which has subsided a little. Pulmonology and the Critical Care team both took notice to his quieter breathing. Peyton has had a very happy disposition since the updated feeds which I am hoping means that it is helping with his reflux and not aspirating anymore. We went to toddler playgroup and got one on one attention which Peyton loved.
Anesthesia just came to visit and talk through what is expected to happen tomorrow. Peyton is scheduled to have a GED, Bronchoscope, and depending on what they find and what scar tissue they may see Dr. Zdansky (head ENT surgeon) is prepared to laser. His procedures are scheduled for 12:45pm. ENT, Pulmonology, and GI will all be present and look at their respective parts. From there we expect that the teams will sit down and come up with our options and their recommendation. Fingers crossed and prayers that all goes smoothly tomorrow. I will try and update the blog as soon as we know anything. Until then...