"Come what may, and love it!......Yet in spite of discouragement and adversity, those who are happiest seem to have a way of learning from difficult times, becoming stronger, wiser, and happier as a result." ~ Elder Joseph B. Wirthlin

April 7, 2010

not what I expected: news about Asher

Children's Hospital
said that the size difference in his arms and shoulders aren't that typical at this point for a brachial plexus injury.
They took an x-ray and said that the bones in that shoulder are "not normal"
They would like to do an MRI to get a better picture of what's going on.
He will have to be out for that. little scary
They want us to see the GI doctor before the MRI to make sure there aren't anymore test that need to be done while he's out.

Shriner's
They were very impressed at the variety of food he is eating.
I asked them about the x-ray they took of his shoulder a little while ago
They said the bones look small but not necessarily "not normal"
but what was a little "not normal" is his diaphragm.
It's up higher on the right side then it should be. That means the right lung isn't being used to it's full capacity.
they think it might be paralyzed on that side
The pediatrician said it doesn't seem to be something to worry over too much.
He's breathing fine.
and she said that because it happened while he is so young that his body will just compensate for it.
so there's the quick update.

Break over!

3 comments:

Rach said...

We are thinking of you guys and pray for the best for little Asher--what a lot to have to go through at such a young age

WASHINGTON PUCKETTS: said...

Hopefully it can all be figured out soon so you guys can get on with the "living" part of life. It must be so frustrating to think you know what's going on and then have it change. I'm sorry. Poor little guy! And poor Momma! Lots of Love from Washington!

HeatherStout said...

hi erin, I don't know you and I hope you don't think this is weird:) I came across your blog through heather wadsworth's and found out about your son's brachial plexus injury. my daughter was born with a bpi in feb of 05. she has had 5 surgeries with a specialist in Houston who is incredible. anyway, I know how frustrating your road can be. if you want to contact me or find out more about jada's surgeries my email is handcstout@hotmail.com p.s. your boys are adorable!