Tag Archives: aspiration

16 May 2014 – Toby’s medical history to date – Actual age: 32+5 weeks / Corrected age: 25 weeks…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by florencejoy

Upon writing a letter to a friend of my parents-in-law, who works in the medical profession, seeking advice as to how to move forward, I had to bring my records of Toby’s medical journey up to date. Here they are, … Continue reading →

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14 February 2014 – Letter to gastroenterologist…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

Forgive me for using this email address to try to get a message to the gastroenterologist. We are actually due to be seeing him in his NHS clinic on 27/02/14 – after having heard from Toby’s Speech And Language Therapist … Continue reading →

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13 February 2014 – Listen to Toby’s chest? (And some thoughts ‘out loud’) – Letter to GP…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

Do you have a small slot today to listen to Toby’s chest? Or perhaps the nurse could do it? (We’re coming in for Toby’s vaccinations at 1.30pm) Is that something I can ask her to do? Toby’s breathing still isn’t … Continue reading →

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Update from paediatric ward…

Posted on October 26, 2014 by florencejoy

Hello one and all, Toby’s review with the SALT (Speech And Language Therapy) team today gave cause for concern… Nothing wrong with Toby’s sucking ability but it would seem that the mechanics involved in safely swallowing the milk, whilst protecting … Continue reading →