Monday, Jeff, Aiden, And I traveled to Cincinatti again for Aidens first sma check up, since we've left the hospital. The doctors, nurses, and people we have never met, we so happy to see him. They kept telling Jeff and I how we were doing such an amazing job with Aiden, and how no matter what happens, most sma parents rise to the occasion.
His appointment was yesterday, Tuesday, and boy did he have a big day!! He went to see the lung doctor, all the doctors and nurses were gushing over how fat he has gotten. They did a quick chest xray, then told us everything looked wonderful!
Next, we went up to nutrition. They were very surprised at how fat he had gotten as well.. Everyone kept complimenting on his "rubberband wrists as my aunt calls them", and the fat feet he has. They decided to back his food off a little bit because all the fat is making it hard for Aiden to breath.
Then, he seen Physical therapy/and the Neurologist. The neurologist was so happy to see him as well. She had stopped up to the TCC everyday to see him when he was in the hospital for a month! She never really touched him, because she didn't want to spread germs from other children. She soon became Aidens favorite doctor. He always knew she would come to see him everyday, and that she would not hurt/touch him. Jeff and I had a long talk with her about how stretches and therapy is very important to aidens health, and that he should be doing both at home. Sadly, Aiden has to get let braces, to help losen his muscules out more. The good thing is, he only has to wear them at night!
After we seen neurology, she wanted a few blood tests done, and an xray to make sure aidens hips were still in the right place. He sits like a frog a lot, and that can make the hips come out of socket.
Everything went very well! We go back for another check up in 3 months. Hopefully Aiden will not get sick between now and then. The doctors said to always stay in contact! If he is ever sick, they need to know. Then they commented on how I was very good at that, and called everytime I suspected something was wrong, or was going to be wrong. It felt great knowing our cautious parenting was helping so much.
So Jeff, Aiden, and I got in the car to come back home. It is a 3 hour drive, and Aiden had not napped all day! The doctors let him play, and stretch and watch tv. He was so busy, he did not have to time to nap! So, we got to about Lima, and called it quits for the night. Aiden was cranky, it was late, and it was snowing pretty bad. Today, we are going to get up pretty early and head back home!
I want everyone to know how greatful we are to have such a great support system! You guys help us feel like anything is possible!
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