Option A

Today could have gone two ways....

A.  Matthew improved and we go home.
B.  Matthew didn't improve.  The ENT takes him to the OR to scope his throat.  Because he has to be intubated again with his severe case of strider, he likely spends 24-48 hours intubated on a breathing machine in the ICU.  Who knows what happens from there.

I am elated that today was option A!  I'm not sure I've ever been more relieved to be home.  I can't even explain how great it feels!!

The ENT still questions whether Matthew's throat might be anatomically unique (hmmm...wouldn't surprise us), making him more prone to strider.  So he will scope Matthew's throat when Matthew goes under for his urological surgery scheduled for early June.  If they find something they need to surgerically fix during that scope, they will schedule time. If they find that Matthew's throat anatomy is such that it makes him prone to strider, then we'll likely have to stay overnight anytime Matthew undergoes a procedure where he needs to be intubated.  If they find nothing, we'll do a happy dance. The good news is they didnt have to scope today (while he has strider) and they can scope the next time Matthew has to be intubated (two birds, one stone). 

Oh how right Dorothy was...there is no place like home!  Thank you to everyone who thought and prayed for our sweet baby Matthew.   We are blessed to have such an amazing support system.  Thank you!!