Day 8

Carter had an MRI done yesterday morning. The purpose of the MRI was to see if there was a brain damage, or any abnormalities that might be causing all of the problems. If the results came back normal, then we are looking at a problem that is fixable either with time, therapy or surgery. If they came back with some sort of problem, then the problem is a million times more complicated and not as fixable. He did fantastic for the entire test. He didn't have to be sedated at all, which was great. Of course I have to research the problem until I was blue in the face, and worried about one thing and another. So waiting for these test results have been the most nerve racking thing ever!!! I was doing okay, until last night, I accidently dropped a glass cup and it shattered on the floor. For some reason that was my breaking point. I had a good little melt down, and felt much better afterwards. Anyway, we got the results back this afternoon, and everything looks perfect. SUCH A HUGE RELIEF!!! Now we wait until Wed or Thursday to repeat the swallow study. If there is a difference, then we can assume that the majority of the problem is prematurity. If there is no difference we will be transfered to UMC and go from there.
He also gained an ounce last night, which is the most he has gained since being hosptialized. Also the peditrician put him on some reflux medication, and it seems to be helping. So good news all around for today!!