Scanders

Anders passed his car seat test or "sit still and breath." Literally, the easiest test of his life. He had a brain scan today and I think he had his thyroid test. We don't have results for either, but don't expect any problems. He is having his respiratory/apnea scan tonight. This is the 12 hour overnight exam administered by St. Paul Children's hospital. They gave him a Mr. T-like amount of stuff to wear on his chest and a long nasal cannula. This should be another routine test since he hasn't had an apnec spell since 9-26 and hasn't had lung medication since 10-2. If, however, he fails the test, he cannot take the test for another five days which of course means 5 more days in the hospital at least. Not sure we'd have much sanity left in that scenario. We will know the results by early afternoon tomorrow.
They kept the feeding tube out. Yet, he remains between 75% and 95% of taking his full feeding. If he gets to about 90% or more, they count that as a full feeding. He also needs to start gaining weight again since he's been hovering around 7lbs 14oz for a few days.
We are meeting with Dr. Ted Thompson on Wednesday morning to discuss his release. I will stick with my Wednesday prediction, but the smarter money would be on Thursday at this point. Good thing I renewed our parking pass for the rest of the month, so we are covered until Nov. 11. Hope for the best and prepare for the worst.
We shall see tomorrow whether Anders was comforted by food or if he did not eat as much owing to all the tests he had today/tomorrow.