Barium swallow Test

Gerald had a modified barium swallow test yesterday at St. Joe's Hospital.

Barium swallow test is a test of to determine if the individual is having difficulty or problem in swallowing. In Gerald case problem swallowing liquid food and probably painful swallowing too. 

 This is the picture how the barium swallow test http://www.mountnittany.org/assets/images.

I couldn't take any pictures inside because I had to help the feeding therapist assisting with Gerald. Because he was screaming form the top of his lungs! oh God!

He had this test couple times already since he was a year old and he was already on honey thick consistency and he still need honey thick consistency because on the test showed a silent aspiration when it diluted to a low consistency.

I hope it is not the MRSA!

Few days ago, I noticed GJ's chest was swelling again. First came into my mind " I hope its not the MRSA again" but I doubt it, because it was on the exact site where they drain the MRSA infection.

I was hoping that this problem has been resolve when he had his minor surgery last January. But I guess not!

He will be visiting his cardiologist next week, and he is going to have an echo on Monday too. So, the doctor will be informed as soon as we see him.

Oh God help us! This super bug is very clingy!

Watching Television

I bought tons of educational DVD for my kids and everday they can watch it so that I can do my homework and cleaning. Sometimes Gerald would demand to watch "car movie or nemo", but mommy said " you can only watch either signing time or musical video like barney. So, here they are watching together and sometimes they are fighting to change the channel.

Signing video: Gerald jay and I learned a lot from this video. I would recommend it. Kathlyn picked up some sign language too and they are very cute when they do sign.

Ahhhh... minutes of peace!

Reusable bag and Crayon roll from NY

I would like to extend my gratitude to sis Claire of NY for the freebies that she sent me. I use my bag everyday to school and to everywhere. It was a nice bag and durable and I put everything in it :).

Thanks sis for your effort to make this bag and it is awesome! I really like the color and how you put it together. And I am afraid that I have to ask you to give me your pattern on how to make this. Thanks

Also, thanks for this beautiful crayon roll. This is a genius idea of keeping crayons organized. Gerald love it, while little KC want it too!