Loving Lucas - The Journey of Our Little Man with Down Syndrome

 Dear Family & Friends, Thank you so much for your prayers and messages. Lucas didn't get worse overnight and the doctors let me know that they think he's actually over the worst of the virus he has and is safe to recover at home. I am so relieved! It's so hard to not imagine the worst, and am still trying to relax after getting home. Lucas is in really good spirits despite his coughing.  We've had a slew of appointments this last month and added on a couple of diagnosis with little Lucas. Audiology - mild hearing loss in his left ear (which may get better as he gets older). They said it most likely has to do with his ear anatomy that is likely retaining fluid which impairs hearing. Nutrition (Feeding) Specialist - he had a swallow study done a couple weeks ago. He is aspirating slightly when he eats, which is the smallest amount of liquid getting into his lungs. So the solution is to thicken his food. Interesting for sure, but it works! This, however, is disappoint

Dear Family and Friends, Lucas is 6 months old as of last Friday! Our little man is getting so big! He's just barely holding up his head now. Hasn't quite rolled over yet, but working on it. I was hoping to send out a lovely note just updating his progress, but as it happens I am writing this from the hospital as Lucas was admitted a few hours ago. This story begins last Friday on his 6-month-i-versary. He happened to have his 6 month check up with his doctor that day as well which means getting updated vaccinations and we also opted to get him a Flu shot to equip him for the upcoming season. That meant 3 shots in his adorable thighs, poor little guy. Like most things he tolerated it like a champ. Only cried a little bit, then took a bottle, and promptly fell asleep. That night he started to feel a bit warm. They get the same vaccinations at 6 months that they do at 4 months and he got a slight fever for the evening after his 4 month vaccinations so I expected a fever. The next