Braden's CT Scan Results

Well we have had Dec 15 marked on our calendar for quite a while. This was Braden's scheduled cat scan appointment and our first chance to really see how things were going since his last surgery. So, we had all been a little nervous awaiting the outcome. We felt really confident since Braden has shown no signs of anything out of the ordinary. Just shortly after noon, the CT scan was complete and we just had to wait for the neurosurgeon to analyze them. Our appointment was at 2pm so we has some anticipation building. Finally they call us in and tell us to have a seat, Dr. Weprin will be right in. The doctor walked in with a huge smile on his face and told us he couldn't believe how great things looked. The ventricles in his brain were recessed to normal size and the shunt was working well. He told us his brain looked like it was developing perfectly normal. I think he was as excited as we were, he told us this outcome made his day. He may or may not have known, but it made our Christmas, our holiday season, it made our year. We are in no way out of the woods yet, but for now all is good. We go back for another CT Scan in 3 months, if the results are similar, he doesn't need to see us but on a yearly basis. What a great Christmas gift. We tried to make as many calls as possible to spread the word, but we wanted to post here as well for those who didn't get word.

It was very sad to see the other kids in the waiting room. Many were preemies with similar conditions as Braden has. It made us even more thankful for how healthy Braden is, it obviously could be a lot worse. On a lighter note, Annie and I will be volunteering at Parkland Hospital, on behalf of Newborns in Need, on December 24th. We are going to be handing out gifts and hand sewn blankets and clothes to some of the sick and less fortunate kids. We may interact with some of the families of the preemies. We plan to take some pictures of Braden with us to hopefully help lift spirits. Thanks for checking in and Merry Christmas to everyone.