Michael continues to progress.

The doctors told me today that Michael was the sickest person that they have seen who has survived H1N1. They continue to wean him off the sedation and his need for the ventilator is decreasing.

Today he opened his eyes for me. He was able to nod yes or no. He can wiggle his toes and move his arms and shoulders. He is very frustrated because he isn't strong enough to move his upper body and he can't speak. His blood pressure rises when he is agitated and I do try to get him to relax. Better said than done.

I am now going to acute long term care sites in Denver to evaluate if they can take good care of Michael. He will probably go to an acute hospital which takes care of respiratory patients. The current expectations are up to 2 more weeks in ICU, then transfer to acute care for 5 weeks until weaned from vent. Possible a rehab facility after that. If everything continues to improve we are looking at about 3 months of care.

I can't wait until he can come home!
Yaakov and Will called tonight and I held up the phone to Michael's ear so that the brothers were able to study Mishna.