We were able to gag today!! For those of you that have been following the blog closely, you know what this means! This is a HUGE praise! Thank you to those that have been praying specifically for this extremely important reflex to return!
Lexi was examined by both the neurology team and the OT today and they were both able to get a gag reflex from her! This means that we will now be able to proceed with the swallow test. This will be done Thursday or Friday. If Lexi "passes" the swallow test, she will then be able to start working on feeding. This will obviously be a huge step for her! The OT worked with her for some time today and was amazed at her progress since this past Friday, which was the last time she saw her. We know that this is due to the power of PRAYER!! Lexi is beginning to at least close her lips around a finger or pacifier. She doesn't "understand" the suck, breathe, swallow process yet, but the OT feels she will get this in no time. Lexi also had another echo-cardiogram and EKG today to check the progress and healing of her surgery.
Specific Prayer Requests:
Please pray for Lexi's upcoming swallow test. This is the next big step for her. If she passes, she will be allowed to work on feeding. If she does not pass, we will have to wait a few weeks and try again.
Pray for Ally and Libby. They are both sick with the stomach flu. Pray for patience for Daddy as he deals with the illness and for all or day time sitters as well!
On a side note-if any of our blog followers are ever coming to Columbus, if you would be willing to help transport family members who are coming to stay with me, it would save them an additional trip. You can either call if have our number or e-mail us at thehocansons@yahoo.com.
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Woohoo! Gagging is GOOD! (Who'd ever thunk I'd write that statement!!??) Glad to hear the progress! Praying God keeps amazing those Drs.!! I'm looking forward to watching the twins Saturday!!
Hey Mrs. Hocanson!
It's Todd! Just wanted to let you know that we all miss you soo much at Arlington (no, really... we do!), and that we are all praying for Alexis! I'm so glad to hear that she can GAG!!!!! (with a spoon?) : )
Hope your girls (all of them) get better soon!
God bless,
Todd Harvey
AMEN ON THE GAGGING we knew you could do it LEXI!!!! I am sure your mommy is feeling a huge adrenaline rush. Keep working hard and you will be home in no time!!
THE LORD is GOOD!! Praying your sisters get better soon. God is surely watching over you all!!
BLESSINGS
Kim
PRAISE GOD! We are so glad to hear of Lexi's progress today....
We will pray for the twins, hopefully it's just a 24 hour bug they have!
Little Lexi you keep showing those new doctors what you're made of!!!
The Trevino's
Dear Hocanson Family,
We are former members of St. andrews and receive the prayer requests. We have added Lexie to the prayer chain at Allison UMC, Carlisle, PA, our new home church. Also, she, as well as your whole family, was lifted up at our monthly Prayer and Healing Service last evening. So yes, I believe your daughter's progress is due to prayer!!
May God continue to give you good news!
Carol & Kevin Fitzpatrick
God is so good! We praise God for Lexi's progress. Lord, we pray that Lexi will pass her swallow test and be able to begin feeding soon. We pray that the family will be home together before Christmas. Thank you for answered prayers!
Lexi, I'm sure your mommy has never been so happy to hear the sound of a wretching child! :) We've been praying specifically for that so it is a direct answer to prayer - and in short timing! Yea God! :) Love you baby girl!
Aunt Amy
Praise God for "gagging"!!! Yea!!! Go Lexie.
Praying for the twins also!!And family!
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