Dylan had a great couple of checkups today despite his weekend in the hospital.
We had the followup appt with the Odo Doctor, (ear, nose and throat dr) and his appt went great. They were rechecking his left vocal chord for potential paralysis due to his PDA ligation (heart duct closing surgery) and re-checking the size of his trachea/windpipe since last time they checked the opening was inflammed. For the test they have to place a scope with a camera on the end, up his nose and down to the area they want to check. We anticipated a not so happy baby after this procedure as he is much more active then when he previously had the test this past April. So this time they sprayed a decongeatant/numbing solution into his nose whereas before they just put some vaseline on the end of the scope. And the numbing solution must have really worked. We were really nervous when 4 doctors walked into the room to assist with the procedure but they let Brad hold Dylan again and they didn't even need any other assistance, he didn't cry even one bit, or squirm for that matter. We were totally shocked and very happy with our little man. HE once again showed us just how strong he really is. The test went great, there is no vocal chord paralysis and his windpipe looked great. They do not need to followup with Dylan anymore, we have graduated from the Odo Doctor, yea!!!
So then onto the High Risk infant followup with the NICU doctor to recheck him and his stats since he has been off oxygen, and developmentally see how he is measuring up. This appointment also could not have gone any better. His stats were great, they were very impressed especially since he was just discharged from the hospital yesterday. He is growing great still and especially so being he is off the oxygen. Developmentally he is doing exactly what they want him to do and more!!! So Dylan has graduated from the High Risk infant followup with Dr. Seager beings he is off oxygen and doing wonderfully, yea!!!!! He will still followup with the nurse practitioner until the age of 2 for developmental followup but we have been cleared until March for our next appt!!!!
We are so so so happy with Dylan and his will to fight thru everything that comes his way. He never ceases to amaze us, every day we are reminded one way or another of the trials and tribulations he has been thru and how he steps over each one and just keeps thriving! We are very happy that we do not have to take him back to another doctor appt at the University until the beginning of Spring. This winter no trips to Iowa City!!! So we got our flu shots today to try and stay extra healthy this winter. Dylan will have his next week, it got postponed because he got sick. We have the wonderful in home nurse again this winter who will check him out and administer his shots for the Synagis and influenza vaccine. This is very nice especially since we do not have to take him into the doctor which can be germ haven especially this time of year. So this Friday we will take him in so Dr. Collins can recheck him since he had pnemonia and then we should be clear of doctors for awhile, knock on some hard wood with our fingers and toes crossed!!! In the pictures you can see how happy he was, just playing at home this afternoon and in one of the pics you can even see his 2 bottom teeth!! We will be praying like crazy that he stays healthy, growing strong and breathing great!~
We had the followup appt with the Odo Doctor, (ear, nose and throat dr) and his appt went great. They were rechecking his left vocal chord for potential paralysis due to his PDA ligation (heart duct closing surgery) and re-checking the size of his trachea/windpipe since last time they checked the opening was inflammed. For the test they have to place a scope with a camera on the end, up his nose and down to the area they want to check. We anticipated a not so happy baby after this procedure as he is much more active then when he previously had the test this past April. So this time they sprayed a decongeatant/numbing solution into his nose whereas before they just put some vaseline on the end of the scope. And the numbing solution must have really worked. We were really nervous when 4 doctors walked into the room to assist with the procedure but they let Brad hold Dylan again and they didn't even need any other assistance, he didn't cry even one bit, or squirm for that matter. We were totally shocked and very happy with our little man. HE once again showed us just how strong he really is. The test went great, there is no vocal chord paralysis and his windpipe looked great. They do not need to followup with Dylan anymore, we have graduated from the Odo Doctor, yea!!!
So then onto the High Risk infant followup with the NICU doctor to recheck him and his stats since he has been off oxygen, and developmentally see how he is measuring up. This appointment also could not have gone any better. His stats were great, they were very impressed especially since he was just discharged from the hospital yesterday. He is growing great still and especially so being he is off the oxygen. Developmentally he is doing exactly what they want him to do and more!!! So Dylan has graduated from the High Risk infant followup with Dr. Seager beings he is off oxygen and doing wonderfully, yea!!!!! He will still followup with the nurse practitioner until the age of 2 for developmental followup but we have been cleared until March for our next appt!!!!
We are so so so happy with Dylan and his will to fight thru everything that comes his way. He never ceases to amaze us, every day we are reminded one way or another of the trials and tribulations he has been thru and how he steps over each one and just keeps thriving! We are very happy that we do not have to take him back to another doctor appt at the University until the beginning of Spring. This winter no trips to Iowa City!!! So we got our flu shots today to try and stay extra healthy this winter. Dylan will have his next week, it got postponed because he got sick. We have the wonderful in home nurse again this winter who will check him out and administer his shots for the Synagis and influenza vaccine. This is very nice especially since we do not have to take him into the doctor which can be germ haven especially this time of year. So this Friday we will take him in so Dr. Collins can recheck him since he had pnemonia and then we should be clear of doctors for awhile, knock on some hard wood with our fingers and toes crossed!!! In the pictures you can see how happy he was, just playing at home this afternoon and in one of the pics you can even see his 2 bottom teeth!! We will be praying like crazy that he stays healthy, growing strong and breathing great!~
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