Dallas Eve

Dumb title, but now that my titles aren't Day.... I have a hard time thinking of a title for each post. We are headed to Dallas early tomorrow morning (get it, Dallas Eve?). We have to be at the hospital by 8-8:30 and his CT scan is at 10, then we will meet with the neurosurgeon to see what he thinks of the CT scan. We are asking for your prayers...for a safe trip in the car and for a good report. We are a little anxious/nervous, but also ready to just hear what they see. We aren't sure how much information they will be able to tell us. I think our biggest worry is obviously the possibility of damage, but we don't know if we'll know anything about that tomorrow or not. I know so many of you have been praying for this little head for a long time. Thank you!

On another note, Kanyon's Physical Therapist came Monday and did a little evaluation. Kanyon did not mind his manners..he slept through the whole thing! But, she was able to see some things. I was so glad to get a little information about the things that we will need to be doing with him. She will probably come 2 days a week for a while, then we'll go from there. His Occupational therapist will come next Monday to start that therapy. I am so thankful that we have these resources so soon. I know that early intervention makes a HUGE difference for little ones that may have trouble. We figure this is about as early as it gets! :)

Oh..and to answer the leg question. That thing on his foot is a brace to help straighten out his foot. That foot bends to far up and kind of out. It has affected his muscle tone in that leg and some of his reflexes. We aren't sure of the cause. Could've been from being squished since he was sharing my tummy with his sister, or it could be a neurological effect from the things that have gone on in his brain. We aren't sure. The brace has helped some and his muscles are starting to loosen up at his ankle so that there is more movement. We have to do little exercises with it..poor baby...no rest for the weary.

Didn't want to post without a picture. Just a little family moment...don't we look great without those yellow NICU robes! :)

We'll update about our Dr. visit as soon as we can. Thank you again for your dedication to our son. As soon as he can talk, he'll say thank you! Until then, it will come from us!!! THANK YOU!