Tubes & MRI

Abigail made a trip back to the hospital Thursday for a pre-op appointment.  We answered the normal questions about things like allergies and medical history.  They had us stop feeding her Friday morning at five and go to pedialyte until nine where she would be NPO.

Waiting in the exam room

On our way out we stopped by the NICU to say hello to all of the good folks there.  It was great to see everyone including her neonatologists. It was pretty emotional walking in there but we were getting to show her off not come to visit her.  Seeing the reaction of the doctors and nurses was also great (Alex we were sad we missed you).  Happy moments like these are a great reminder of how far she has come.

A visit back in the NICU

The good doctor

Abby's MRI Friday was scheduled at noon and we arrived at 10:30am.  At 1:30pm she had gone into a trance from being so hungry.  They finally told us that she would be getting the ear stuff taken care of first and then get the MRI.  She was taken back and put under anesthesia shortly after and about 2:30pm or 3:00pm the doctor came out and told us that she did have fluid in her ears, it was clear (not infected) and that he put in the smallest tubes that they had.  Next, Abigail went for an MRI, still under anesthesia, followed by a ABR (hearing test).  The hearing test, which we were nervous about because of the drugs she was given in the NICU, showed normal hearing.  Hallelujah!

The MRI she had was to check to see if Abigail has a tethered cord.  This sometimes occurs along with the issue she has with her bottom that is called imperforate anus.  A tethered cord means that nerves wrap around the base of the spinal cord.  The tethered cord can cause a myriad of problems down the road in development.  We have to wait a few days before we hear back from our doctor who ordered the MRI. A radiologist will read and relay the information to their office.  Of course we are worried but we will wait and see what the MRI reveals and go from there.

Gown on, ready to go

Waiting

and waiting

and waiting

In the waiting room

All done, and really fussy

Feeling a bit better

Ready to head home

Much more aware of noises now that her ears are clean

Working on tummy-time

The PT is showing us some techniques

More work

As we wait for news of the MRI we keep marching forward.  Sometimes it gets lost in busyness of the day but we are so thankful for each day with her.  Abigail is doing great right now and we are truly blessed.