Well tomorrow my 16 week old baby is having a MRI and to say I am scared is an understatement.
I was told today that he will need to be sedated for the procedure which they give him orally.
Bit of history:-
Aaron has been going to the clinic since birth first it was more about how much weight he was putting on since he didn't like to BF which he loves ATM!!
Then at 6 weeks after his inguinal hernia operation we just wanted to keep an eye on him and his boy bits
However from the last 2 visits his head circumference seems to be growing quite rapidly.
To me he looks fine and both DH and I have been told we have large heads but after seeing his Paediatrician a couple of weeks ago who suggested we get a U/S done on his head we found out yesterday that Aaron has a moderate amount of fluid on the brain and requires a MRI.
I am sooo scared it feels like being pregnant again and you don't want to be too happy as the bubble may break.
I love him so much after wanting a baby for so long it is scary to love someone so much and have this worry at the back of your head.
I know that with kids comes worry till the time you die but at 16 weeks old this is something I never thought I would have to deal with.
After Aaron's first operation the milk left the building and the stress really got me so I am trying to stay calm and remember that if it was urgent we would be in hospital today.
But last night I did the worst thing I could I googled and found that what he may possibly have is hydrocephalus...and gee it's not nice at all.
All I can do is pray that my happy little man will be ok as we feel so very blessed to have a beautiful and happy baby in our lives.
big hug to you - i agree stop googling, it can never do good - we tend to focus on the bad things it can ben when we get that info...
i agree if it was super urgent you would already be in hospital..
good luck tomorrow - will be thinking of you, pls let us know how you get along.
Oh my goodness, you poor darling ! I know it's easy to say don't worry but it's hard when you're the mum. Having said that though, just know that we are all here with you and sending you and you're beautiful boy positive vibes for a good outcome. Just know that you are being the best mum and your DS instinctively feels that, so cuddle and kiss him to no end and best, best of luck. Modern medicine is sooo advanced these days that I'm sure all will be fine. Big hugs to you both.
You guys have had an 'interesting' journey together so far, hopefully it will settle down abit and you can just focus on being a Mum again to your little boy.
If they do find that your little one has hydrocephalus, don't stress too much. There are a lot of variation in degrees, and google usually presents the worse cases. Importantly, they can treat the condition, and people live long, healthy lives.
Thank so much for your well wishes and support, it is greatly appricated.
I am scared today but know that we will do have we have to do for Aaron and as you said Kate, google does tend to give you the worst case....note to self....DO NOT GOOGLE AGAIN!!
I know a few folk who have had to go through this, and, honestly, it's so much better that your health care providers assume the worst - two mums I know well have felt the relief of "it's nothing to worry about" after going down the ultrasound/MRI road. Hopefully I can add you to that collection! Thinking of you.
Well the MRI is done and we are home as Master Aaron is sleeping like a baby.
I think the worst was the sedation which was given orally apparently it tastes horrible....the poor little guy went all red in the face and cried like I have never heard him. It was horrible but I stayed strong as I was holding him and didn?t want him to my tension.
Anyway the scan took about 40min and we should have some idea tomorrow on the results.
Fingers toes and everything is crossed for a great result!!
Well after a veryyyyyyyyyyyyyyy long wait and after eating every possible junk food item in the house Aaron is in the clear for the moment.
Aaron?s Paediatrician rang this afternoon and advised that although he has not seen the images as yet he received a verbal report stating that although there is some fluid at this stage no intervention.
Will need to speak to him next Tuesday to discuss what monitoring we will need to do but at this stage my little man is all good!!!!
If only I could have a drink.....Ahhh the joys of BF!!
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My 16 week old baby is having a MRI
I'm sure all will be fine.
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