A lot has happened in the last 3 years. After surgery in March of 2007, Ivan made huge strides and completed 3 years of preschool. He continued speech and occupational therapy through the school and the hospital and also started daily growth hormone shots. This past April, he had his 6 year scans, they showed the metopic suture has closed again and now his sagittal suture has also closed. His second surgery is scheduled for September 7. Say a prayer for our mighty mouse.



Wednesday, June 29, 2011

1 year scans

Ivan's scans looked great.  
He still has some screws that haven't dissolved and a couple areas near his temples were the bone hasn't regrown.  He is also showing some pressure on both sides of his head, but nothing he can't live with for now. 
He won't be going back to see Dr. Singhal for two years!!!

Ivan was a rock star. 
His little body was shaking the whole way to the hospital.
He asked his usual thousand questions and we practiced telling the donut, "You don't scare me."
He introduced himself to everyone in the radiology waiting room, he also asked them if they were having an MRI (tube), CT scan (donut) or a spinal tap.
When we got to the donut room he took a minute or two in the hallway to compose himself then walked to the doorway and said, "Well, hello donut!" 
Ivan wanted Chris to go for a ride on the bed.  Then he decided it was his turn.  He jumped on the bed, held still and it only took about 10 minutes.  So amazingly proud of our brave little guy.  He didn't let his anxiety get the best of him.  

Next stop was Dr. Singhal's office.  He told the nurses and Dr. Singhal, "I didn't let that CT scan scare me".


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