March 4, 2011

Percentile down!!!

So last month, about four weeks ago (I have been terrible at updating), Carl had a check up with Jeni (Dr. Wheby's amazing assistant, love her, love them both). 

When we walked into the office the ladies were so shocked to see him so big!  And of course Carl was all smiles and flirtatious. 

Dr. Wheby was able to see him for a second and she commented that she could tell he was looking really good.  I am telling you, Dr. Wheby is like the Yoda of neurosurgery!  Anyways Jeni came in and checked him out.  She conducted milestone checks, reflexes, etc.  Then came the head measurement; *drumroll please*

87%

This means that his body is essentially growing into his head.  Before the hydrocephalus his body was pretty proportioned, 10% across the board.  After the diagnosis it was at 95% but the shunt placement wouldn't shrink his head back down.  We pretty much had to wait for this moment.  Jeni let us know that we will most likely see this trend for the next year while he is growing. 

We are so blessed for this victory!  With a hydrocephalus diagnosis we take it day by day, but for now we are resting in the blessing of perfect health!!


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