So today we are still patiently (or maybe not so patiently waiting) for Lynn to wake up. His neuro signs still seem to be improving. He reacts pretty well when he is suctioned by tightening up his arms, moving his head and moving his feet. He has still not opened his eyes nor will he follow any commands. I'm waiting for the day when I take his hand and he squeezes back! Most of his IV meds have been discontinued and he is getting everything through his Dobbhoff tube. For those of you who don't know what that is, it's a tube inserted through his nose that goes into the small intestine, bypassing the stomach. He continues to breathe on his own and is only intubated with ventilator support in case he has an apneic (stops breathing) episode. So far, he seems to be doing fine. The doctor explained that because of all the lactolose they gave him, and the subsequent diarrhea that follows, his body is in a metabolic acidosis state, and so he is compensating by increasing his respirations to blow off the extra CO2 that is built up in his body. He is presently breathing at a rate of between 27-33, but they are considering this a good sign since he is doing this on his own to compensate. The bolt is still in his head measuring his intra-cranial pressures which are within acceptable ranges, and he is still hooked up to a continuous EEG to measure his brain activity. According to the neurologist, he is really doing all of the right things, and it may take days to actually wake up. I am not as patient as the doctor. It has now been 9 days since my husband knew who I was, and 8 days since he was put into an hyperammoniaemia induced coma. Come on Lynn, it's time to wake up! (just kidding, I'll wait as long as it takes.) I will be forever grateful for the wonderful doctors and nurses at McKay Dee and the University of Utah Hospitals who have not only taken incredible care of Lynn, but who have continued to go the extra mile for all of this family. They are the best! I will also be eternally grateful for all of you who are showing us so much support at this difficult time. Our Bishop has been here every day since the night I took Lynn to the ER. Sometimes twice a day. I reminded him the other night that there is a whole ward out there who needs him too. He's the best. I will continue to update as changes happen. Consider no news, good news. Thanks.