So Olivia's latest phrases:
"Go away Mommie, go away"
"I got an ouchie in my mouth, fall down at pool", and she happens to tell this to anyone that will listen, over and over again.
"Kiss my ouchie"
"Baby Avery, dis' my baby, not yours"
Avery
Is cutting two teeth, the bottom two, they popped up last Wednesday and are both through now...and unlike Olivia teething has been a nightmare for Avery's sleep schedule, she has been all over the place and waking 2-3 times a night and her naps are hit or miss.
Now sits up...fairly well. (don't mind the dirty onesie she is wearing)
Tried Rice Cereal for the first time on Monday, loved the experience...
And we took Avery to the Pediatric Neurologist (Dr. R), her immediate reaction was "her head looks like it fits her body", she looked at all of her records, looked at our family head sizes (we were prepared and brought all the measurements), determined that its not Hydrocephalus, but rather a benign issue that causes fluid on the brain, and the head stops growing between 15-18 months of age. So Dr. R didn't order any tests, but will be watching her closely and she will go back to see her every 3 months. So I feel "so-so" about it, clearly it could have been a lot worse, but part of me would have liked to have had a few tests run to 100% rule out anything serious, at this point we don't really know much.
She goes back to Dr. S, her Pediatrician on September 1st for her 6 month check up, I can't wait to see how much she weighs. I will likely spread out her shots again and I am prepared for a referral to the Pediatric Cardiologist if her murmur is still present.
1 comment:
I know that feeling all too well Leigh. From experience, if you feel like a test should be ordered whether it be MRI, CT scan, etc, then you should push for it. I've learned a lot through my ordeal with Cam's condition and have finally come to the realization that doctors, not matter how good they are, don't know your child as well as you do. They think she has fluid on her brain? And that it is benign? I'd get the tests, go with your instinct. Hang in there, we're thinking of you all!
-Tina
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