Monday: January 6, 2014

Words can't express how happy we are! Cooper woke around 7 this morning and he was in a good mood. Of course he got a little upset when it was time to take his medicine and draw blood for his sodium check. His sodium was 141-yay! We were able to get him to eat 1/2 a packet of oatmeal for breakfast and drink a little juice. The only way we could get him to eat was to read (Mr. Brown Can Moo, Can You?) while feeding him.

Cooper had speech therapy first. He was fussy, but pretty cooperative. Then he had PT. He worked amazing for her today. He did a lot of standing and walking and we saw him use his left hand. He was standing while swinging, holding on with both hands. His left hand dropped and he picked it up and grabbed back onto the rope! He actually did this two times.

After PT he had time for a nap. He fell asleep to Mommy rocking him and the music teacher playing the guitar and singing to him. He slept until lunch, but wouldn't eat. However, we did try some lemonade and he liked it.

Cooper was happy and in a good mood his entire OT session. This NEVER happens. He worked great and was able to get a lot accomplished. After his 1:00 session he is usually ready for a nap. Not today! We played for a few minutes in the room. Then Randy and I had a meeting with the doctors and therapists so Cooper got to hang out with the nurses and secretary. He loved it. They allowed him to play on the desk, meaning he got into everything!

After our meeting we gave him some caramel ice cream and he enjoyed that. Then we put him down for his nap. He slept well, wouldn't eat dinner, but did drink some more. We played in the floor, went for our walk, took a bath, brushed our teeth, read our stories, and went to bed!

We aren't sure if Cooper's good day is contributed to his good night's sleep, the new medicine, or the combination of the two. I personally think it's from all the extra prayers going up! We thank each of you for helping Cooper's day be so good!

Cooper says, "Do I look ready for a nap?"

 

Making art!

 

Wearing Daddy's hat

Getting into trouble!

 

 

Two medicines shy of what Cooper has to take every morning, then again at night, not including his mid-day doses, stress doses, as-needed doses, or Chemo

Mommy's Fav of the Day: I just love how Cooper is snuggled under that blanket!