"There's No Place Like Home"

Today is day 11 at this new pediatric sub-acute facility.

The first few days of Ryan being in this establishment was hard for him, and for us. The way that the staff completes certain tasks is different than what we all are used to. Mom and I are starting to adapt to these changes. Ryan is trying to adapt and we can see that slowly he is starting to adjust.

The forward progress of his recovery is non existent at this point. Even though he has gained a small amount of weight, his oxygen requirements have gone up. At the pediatric ICU Ryan was requiring 37% O2, at this facility he is now needed 45% O2. Maybe it's the change of being in a new place with new sounds, smells and people. At least that's what mom and I are blaming it on.

This facility has recently sent us a letter at home that states on June 26 at 2:45pm they would like to invite us to a "Care Plan Meeting" that the staff is involved with. We will be able to address our concerns in regards to the care that Ryan is receiving. So far we have three topics to bring up. I am sure we will find more as we get closer to the time.

The saying "There's No Place Like Home" declared by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, takes on a whole new meaning for us now that Ryan has not been home since 12/20/11.