An Update on Baby Robert

I just wanted to post an update on our doctor visits earlier this week. We had a follow up with the neurosurgeon on Tuesday. We didn't see Dr. George. We saw a nurse practictioner for this visit. We also had a follow up with our pediatrician on Wednesday. Both visits went very well! Robert's incisions are both healing very nicely. Both doctors thought his motion and activities were very normal. He even rolled onto his side at the pediatrician's office! The nurse practicioner at the neurosuegeon's office thought his pupils were a little sluggish, but said that was normal. She also felt the shunt and could tell that is was draining the fluid. I have no idea how she could tell, but at least we know it's working! :)

At this point we seem to be back to taking care of a new baby now! We are doing all of the new baby things, and we're having a great time! Robert has his days and nights mixed up, so we are all having a hard time getting sleep, but other than that things are really going well!

We will go back to the pediatrician in October for Robert's two month checkup, and we have an appointment scheduled with Dr. George in December to check on the shunt. Robert will also have an MRI in December to make sure the fluid is still draining properly. We will continue to keep you updated through the blog. We cannot thank you enough for continuing to keep us in your thoughts and prayers. Robert is our little miracle baby, and we are so thankful to have the support of family and friends!