We had an appointment with our pediatrician today. He was very impressed with Isaiah's growth and overall health. So good that we graduated to bi-monthly appointments instead of monthly!!
Said all the loud noises we are hearing when he breathes is not in his chest which is a great thing. Mostly related to the cleft. A noisy breather he is!! He has a place on his stomach that comes and goes. Almost looks like a hernia. It is at the top of his stomach about the size of a golf ball. He said not a hernia to worry about. Just that all babies stomach muscles come together from the sides and connect and his has not completely done so yet. He said give it time it will and no further treatment is needed.
I also questioned the need for hearing tests. He said he should have one. Maybe they will order it for a pre op before surgery but I will check into it. Sometimes I don't know who to ask certain questions about his care. Which place is in charge of what.
He said is head and neck control was much better and he looks identical to dad!! imagine that!
He was a little surprised to hear that he is already laughing out loud. I also see signs that he is in the beginning stages of trying to turn over. That was pretty much it for him. And of course he got two shots that mad him outright MAD!!!
I took Elijah along cause I thought he had another ear infection but he doesn't. YEAH!!! He now weighs 24lbs. He's growing a little! I thought he would weigh 22 lbs when he went to school.
This is an exciting weekend for me. Monday is my birthday and I am going away to celebrate, not really to celebrate but just to get away. Amanda, Shana, and I are going to Pittsburgh tomorrow evening and having dinner at the Cheesecake factory then staying at a nice hotel with an awesome hot tub! (THAT I CAN'T WAIT FOR!!!!) Then Saturday morning we are going to Grove City for the day. Dave is keeping all the kids, yes ALL of them. I am even leaving Isaiah. I am nervous but I know I NEED the time away. I have been having really bad headaches for a couple weeks and hoping this is just the medicine I need. If you get a minute you might want to send up a prayer or two for Dave. Who knows what I might find when I return Saturday night. They may have him duct taped to the wall or something. I know he can handle it but as a mom I am nervous. After all I don't have many walls left for Elijah to decorate. I am hoping that the crayons are all gone and the sharpies have all ran out of ink by now.
I wanted to add some pictures from the last couple of weeks. I hope you enjoy them!
Amy
Thursday, January 15, 2009
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Amy, I'm so glad Isiah is doing well. He's just so cute, and he does look like his Daddy. I hope you have a happy birthday, and I know you will be concerned, but try to have fun on your trip. I hope the kids go easy on Dad.
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