Things that Make You Go Hmmm

We went to the Opthalmologist yesterday and she reported that Wyatt's astigmatism has gotten worse. I was kind of surprised as I haven't noticed his eyes crossing or him not being able to see things. I was so sure that she was going to tell me it had cleared up and that she'd see us in 6 months.

Instead, she said she also noticed that Wyatt has small optic nerves. (I sat there calmly and thought to myself "What the hell does that mean?") Well it means Wyatt has to get an MRI (brain scan). She wants to see if Wyatt's cleft extends into his brain - which is called a midline abnormality. She was surprised that no-one has ordered one yet. OMG! I just about freaked!

I did some reading and talked to some other moms and as far as I can tell, the middle of the brain is the hormone section. Which is why the eye Dr suspects an issue. Lack of hormones can cause lack of growth - including the optic nerve. She was also going off of the geneticist's concern that Wyatt isn't on the growth charts - perhaps he's missing growth hormones...hmmm

So I got my act together today and went to the Dr to get my referral to get my skeltal x-ray done, called the genetics lab to get the authorization for the blood work on Wyatt done, called teh hospital to make sure the MRI was scheduled.

This is a new problem I don't want to deal with. All I want to know is WHY does he have what he has! That's it - don't tell me you've found something. You know? But I suppose it would make sense if he had a midline cleft that he has midline abnomalities - no one warned me though. I hate being taken off gurd.

Anyway, I'll keep you updated.

A Day At The Park

A few days it ago it got up to 55F and everyone in Colorado Springs burst out of their doors to enjoy the warmth! LOL! Wyatt and I went for a walk to our neighborhood park to play. The first pic is the view of Pikes Peak from the front of our house. Its so beautiful! Note the remnants of snow on the ground!

Wyatt's Highchair Has Been Replaced Finally!

Many of you know that Wyatt is skilled at getting out of the restraints on his highchair. Last week was the final straw for me. He stood up, sat on the side of his chair and then did a backflip/bellyflop onto the floor! It doesn't matter what I do - he gets loose and he won't stay seated. Its a never ending frustration! The first pic shows how he prefers to sit, when I can get him to sit - its a sideways lounge - he's too cool to sit the proper way! Pain in my ass! Isn't the look on his face a cheeky one! He's saying "go one - try to get me to sit properly."

The second pic is of him in his new booster chair. He can't wiggle out oft he restraint - ha ha ha! I've beat him! Note that he took an entire bag of gold fish crackers and shook it until every last one was on the floor - just imagine me trying to get the pack from him and him wiggling and twisting and turning to make sure he emptied it before I could take it away. I'm sure it was his retaliation. He's a maniac! But you've got to love it!