Appointments

Emily had a neurosurgery check-up on May 13th and everything looks good with her shunt! She has a rapid MRI scheduled in 4 weeks to see how her brain is responding to the fluid being drained out.  On May 14th, she had an audiology appointment since she failed the newborn screening in her left ear twice while in the hospital.  She passed both ears this time!! We were so happy to get that news.  After audiology, we saw neonatology and physical therapy and they are very happy with her progress.  They want her to gain at least 20 grams per day and she has been gaining 43 grams per day.  She certainly showed them she doesn't need help eating!  Our last appointment for the day was a hip ultrasound.  The doctors don't think she has an issue but it is just a precaution since she was in the breech position for so long.  We are still waiting for the results for that.  Right now, we are focusing on strengthening her muscles, especially her neck muscles because she will obviously need more time and work to learn to hold her head up and then move on to other motor skills.  We are so proud of her already.