Monday, January 1, 2007

Taylor stayed up late last night to see the fireworks to start the new year. The family continued to talk to the doctors at the Christopher Reeve's Center. They are wanting to hold off on installing the Phrenic Pacer. They are optimistic that they can get her breathing on her own again. They also would like to run some MRI's and the installation of the pacer makes that impossible. Taylor my be proving them right. Last night she was working and made some breaths on her own. She worked hard at it but the ventilator machine indicated that she did indeed take a few breaths on her own when she tried. She also showed some promise in her leg movement. When the nurses came to cath her Taylor said no and closed her legs twice. It is still unclear as to whether this was intentional by Taylor, the nurse thought so, or if it was reflex. In any event the fact that both legs moved at the same time without stimulation is a great sign of possibility in the future. Today she got in her chair in the morning after breakfast and did some exercises with the occupational therapy nurse.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...

Yeah for Taylor-

Happy New Year!! I am so glad to hear that you were able to stay awake and see the fire works. I on the other had wasn't able to make it to midnight. I did make it to about 9:30 and then woke up to all the noise outside shortly after midnight. I am so glad to hear that you are trying really hard to breath on your own. I know it is a lot of work work but it will make it much easier on you in the long run. It is so awesome to hear that you are moving both your legs at the same time. I know that this is the year for miracle's and God is watching over you very closely. He will help you through your tough days and make them seem a little brighter. Have a great day!!! Lots of love, hugs, kisses, & prayers.

Love-
Andy & Kelli Garcia- Colusa

Anonymous said...

Taylor we were so happy to hear that you were able to take a couple of breaths on your own and that you were able to move your legs a little. WE ARE SO PROUD OF YOU!!! Keep up the good work and don't give up. You are such a strong little girl. You were sure lucky to be able to see the fireworks. We got to see a few of them on the Channel 3 News last night. When I say my prayers every night for you I ask God to do whatever he can to help you get better. Can't wait to hear tomorrow how you are doing.
Hope tomorrow and the days ahead are as positive as they were today.
Keeping you in our prayers.
Boomer & JoAnne

Anonymous said...

Happy New Year Taylor. Sounds like you are working hard and making progress. Keep up the good work, we just wanted you to know that you are in our thoughts. I am a cousin of your dads and I remember seeing you ride your pony at the gymkana in Sutter a while back. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.

Stacey (Berry), Jeromy, Jessica and Katy Sannar in Biggs.