Tuesday morning update

My dad is currently having a breathing test. He seems to be doing very well and might pass it this morning. He's still overbreathing.. but, not as much as yesterday. His blood pressure and blood sugar seem to both be controlled for now. The neuro doctors just came around and asked his nurse to hold off on the pain medicine during the day so that he can gradually become more active... this will also help his sleep cycle to become more regular. His eyes are open wider today then they were yesterday. I asked him if he wanted to wear his glasses and he squeezed my hand yes. He hasn't moved much for the doctors... but, he has responded by squeezing my hands several times this morning. The nurse thinks that it's just reflexes.. but, I don't agree. I've held his hand a lot the last couple weeks.. and he doesn't randomly squeeze his hands. He responded to the pain test (his fingers and toes are pinched) and moved his head a bit. His eyes aren't focusing yet, but he's more alert now that he's no longer sedated. His brain is still swollen which is most likely what is preventing him from more movement. I'll update again when I hear the results of the breathing test.