Day 1 - Sophia began hyperbaric oxygen treatments today and she did great! Although she wasn't crazy about the canula (oxygen tube) up her nose, or the popping of her ears during the "dive" she did better than we could have expected! Grammy did a great job of planning activities for her inside the chamber and the sippy cup helped with the ears. She had a DVD player with some of her favorite shows and cool books from the library. Sophia kept the oxygen in or near her nose for pretty much the entire session. Other kids who had their first visit today were screaming hysterically, but not Sophia. She couldn't have been more excited to go into the "robot bed". We have spent a few months talking it up and showing her pictures and practicing for the big day... so she was ready! The people that run the beds are absolute angels. Visit http://www.hyperbariccenter.org/ to read testimonials and see what this place is all about. We are going to try to catalog her progress by taking pictures and keeping a journal over the next several weeks. Things we have noticed after the 1st visit would be her insatiable appetite and a flushed look in her face. Her complexion is clear and her cheeks have been rosy since about 5 minutes into the dive. We will try to keep you all posted with the good news.
Love-Love,
The Eskews
4 comments:
Of course the angel baby would do good! I'm so very glad. I'm sure it was a huge relief. love n hugs
The Murleys
We are so proud of her! Tell her Jannine is so excited that she did so well. We have been keeping all of your in our prayers and will continue. I know that she will have incredible results. She is an incredible little girl. Tell her we love her and can't wait to have a play date!
Whoo hoo GREAT JOB Sophia! We are so proud of you for being strong and brave!!!
And, GREAT JOB Mommy and Daddy in preparing for the big day!You are maintaining a peace, hope and happiness that shines through as an AWESOME example to us all of God's goodness in the storms of life!
Love, Josh & Jess
Hey Babee Sophia, its Uncle Dosh! Wow..so proud of the BIG girl!! What a relief to hear and much, much hope ahead. Wow...it gave her rosey cheeks?!?! P&B are really gonna love her now!! Your ongoing determination and drive continues to shine in her development. Lots of love,
PB&J²
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