The workouts begin

Today was another good day. Clare spent about 6 hours on the pressure support mode on the ventilator which is more work for her. They hope to gradually strengthen her diaphragm so she can eventually be taken off the ventilator.

The good news is that two days of fasting has reduced Clare's liver enzymes. It did not decrease the pancreas enzymes but the doctor says they're mildly elevated and Clare indicated they weren't causing her pain, so he's not concerned about them. They have started feeding her again and I am sure that is making Clare happier.

She did move her fingers and toes on command. When Clare's Grandpa and Grandma visited today they said they thought she tried to smile. I would like to think she did.

Annette's sister Eve was with Clare this afternoon. Physical therapy strapped her on a tilt table and then turned her upright into a standing position to work her legs. Clare raised her arm when they asked her to. Speech therapy came and talked right in her face as well. She was on the tilt table for 2 hours which explains why she is sleeping so well tonight. It was a real workout for her. It was the first time she has done more then just breathe in over 4 weeks. Doing things like this is what her brain needs to help make connections.