How many surgeons do you know who walk into a room and immediately give the patient's mom a big hug and then starts cooing over your baby?
I know one. And it's Dr. Jimenez.
We went in today for Davids 3 month post-op checkup (has it really been that long?!).
We scheduled the appointment because the section of bone they removed from his skull (about 3x4") has already grown back in. Yes, in three months, he essentially grew back a 3x4" hole in his head.
How wonderfully and fearfully we are made!
You see, last week we were in a routine helmet appointment and were packing up to go home. I had both boys locked and loaded in the
Well, he said that wouldn't happen. Hey, that's ok. I've become rather fond of the way it protects him from flying toys, objects and two-year-olds around the house.
He said that if he's still pretty open, he'll definitely keep it on a long time.
"Well, did you feel him? He's already almost closed."
He looked a little perplexed and said, "Really? Take him back out and let's take his helmet off again and check."
He felt around his head. "Wow," he said.
"Wow!" he said again.
Maybe it's just me, but when it comes to medical stuff, I like us to be the normal ... blending in ... not the "wow!" factor! It's never good to shock the medical professionals! :)
He said he wanted to get Wai, our nurse and case manager in to look at him too.
Lo and behold , guess who walked by literally as he was saying that?
Not Wai.
Just kidding.
It was Wai. I just thought it would be funny to do that. :) I know, cheesy.
She felt around his nearly-closed skull. She said they had a little boy close up 6 months post-op, but this is 3 months. It usually doesn't happen until 12-18 months. She wanted me to bring him in and see Dr. Jimenez next week.
I really wasn't worried, but wanted to know what to prepare myself for.
Would he need another surgery? Would his head fuse again? Would he have pressure in his head like before?
She didn't think any of that, but wanted me to talk to Dr. Jimenez.
We saw him today and I just love going to see him. He runs his schedule in clinical style, so in other words, every Wednesday afternoon, it's his craniosynostosis babies. We all gather in the waiting room, not forgetting to race to the sign-in sheet since it's first-come first serve. (Some families sign in, go to lunch, then come back - so you really have to be on your 'A' game!)
But in all seriousness, every family in there has gone through this, so we're all in the same boat and understand each other. Every time, I leave with hugs and email addresses from other moms. I love the "big family" atmosphere.
Anyway, when Dr. Jimenez checked David out, he wasn't concerned at all. He said we wanted that to happen and he still would have open sutures that would allow expansion, pressure relief, etc.
What a relief!
His head is perfect! The ideal ratio is 78-80%.
David started at 62% (VERY LOW!) and is already is 80%!!!!
We are so, so, so thankful.
David is progressing perfectly, hitting all of his milestones, looking precious in his helmet and being plain sweet.
Thank YOU for your prayers, support and love!
SO amazing! Thanks for the update. Praise our Creator for His healing hand upon David. :-)
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