Cayman saw her Neurosurgeon today. A head ultrasound was done. It was so encouraging to see the results! Her brain matter has increased 2 1/2 times it was at the last scan which was the end of April. The doctor is so pleased at how well her shunt is working. He does not want to see her for another 6 weeks!!
6 WEEKS!!
That is amazing!! I do not know how to express how happy I am!!
The Neurosurgeon talked a little about Cayman possibly needing a Cranial Helmet in a few months. The helmet would help mold her head to be round instead of oblong. Yep, my child is an egg head right now. Still darn cute though!
Cayman was not happy about her head ultrasound today. Last time, she took a bottle during the scan and was completely oblivious to her head being messed with. This time, even though she was hungry, she wanted nothing to do with her bottle, and fussed through the whole exam. It's seriously painless. It's just like having a belly ultrasound done when you're pregnant, except it's over the head. She started fussing as soon as the goop touched her. I kept trying to get her to take her bottle or look at her toys. I even got right down in her face and was talking and playing with her like we do at home and she took her hand and smacked me right in the face! She was so mad!! I'm not sure why she was so upset over such a simple procedure. But it seriously was a funny site, especially since this baby was not expected to have much of a personality with her brain injury. She definitely has personality...and an attitude, and spunk, and opinions. I think I'm receiving a glimpse of what will be her teenage years.
I love my baby!
Neurosurgeon Appointment
Friday, July 18, 2008
Posted by Kristen at 9:44 PM
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This is such great news!! We are so proud of her and all she has accomplished this far!!!
And the smack in the face....is just too cute!! In about 16 years it may not be so cute but for now it can slide!!! :-)
We still are praying for more and more miracles!! She is such an amazing little inspiration to all of us!!
We love you guys!
Valerie and Nicholas
That is just tremendous! 2 1/2 times?!!? How wonderful. I know you've had a rough couple of months with her shunt, but apparently it was doing some good! I can't believe she smacked you :) What a naughty little girl! Post more photos soon!!
Kris - What great news! That story made my day!! I love that she has attitude! She must take after her aunt Tammi! :O) I can't wait only 2 more weeks till I get to hold that sweet baby girl. I'm looking forward to that most of all! :O) I agree you need to post more pictures I love seeing Cayman's beautiful face!!
Love ya!
How adorable, i never listend to what doctors say..all i heard was blah blah blah...im telling u babies have sponge brains adn they come back to quickly and nicely...kadyns is slowly comeing back but his hydro was highly severe one of the most severe cases his surgeon has seen in awhile, but kadyn has personality, and he laughs and he doesnt like being messed with either...he is a leave me alone kinda guy. she impressed me so much everyday
Great news! Isn't it amazing how the brain can start healing itself?
That's so funny that Cayman has so many opinions! And it's funny that she chose to throw a fuss over the ultrasound. With all that she's been through, the ultrasound should have been a breeze!
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