Thursday, May 27, 2010

More Good News About Our Little Guy

Yesterday we had an appointment with our perinatologist (which is just a fancy way of saying high-risk pregnancy doctor). Going into the appointment we defiantly had a bone to pick with the doctor considering he was the one that misdiagnosed Michael with HLHS. What a doozy of a misdiagnoses, right? Perhaps he needs some help with the concept of right vs. left. He also gave us the diagnosis of a hypo plastic cerebellum, which means an underdeveloped part of the brain that controls motor skills. He had said that it may have been attributed to where Michael was in development (we all develop at our own rate). Needless to say that we were very concerned.
So we went into this appointment with a bit of a chip on our shoulder, but we did not want to gloat too much considering there was one more big hurdle that we were hoping to get over. Right when we got into "the position",which is me belly up on a table, Eric asked the doctor to check the cerebellum. I was thinking two miracles would be too much to hope for, but I was wrong! The doctor said that Michael is now right on track in his cerebellum and everywhere else in his tiny little body. Well, he doesn't feel so tiny when his head is pushing into your ribs. Now that we are equipped with all of our information all we need to do is create a game plan, which just so happens to be a Kari and Eric specialty. All I can say is that I am so thankful and at peace. I can breathe again and I know that we have an amazing son that has already overcome more medical ordeals in his 7 months in the womb than Eric and I have in our 28 years. We are so thankful to God, and we know that he will continue to heal our strong willed little boy. We would also like to thank all of our family and friends for all of your prayers and support, we couldn't do this without all of you. Love you all so much!

1 comment:

  1. I have been thinking a lot about your little guy. I know Momma Harris is relieved. So glad you are getting better news about your little Maverick.

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