A few months ago, I noticed a ridge on Makayla’s forehead. I didn’t think much of it, until it became more visible. I brought it up to her pediatrician who said we would watch it over the next few years. He eventually referred us to a neurosurgeon here in town. So today, Tim and I took Makayla to Children’s Hospital. Makayla has Metopic Synostosis. Metopic Synostosis is a type of craniosynostosis, in which the joints (sutures) between the bones of the skull close prematurely, resulting in abnormal growth of the skull and sometimes the brain. Many children end up having surgery on the skull in order to correct the problem. Thankfully, Makayla has a very mild case and will not need surgery. Of course, it will be monitored over the next 5 years, but the neurosurgeon is pretty sure the problem will correct itself. In other words; her brain will not be affected and the ridge will smooth out. Praise Jesus!!!!
Next week Makayla will be getting an allergy test. There have been two different occasions, during the last two weeks, that she has gotten very sick. At first, we were told she had the stomach flu, but I wasn’t buying it. The second time it happened I knew it wasn’t the stomach flu. Next week we should find out which food she is allergic to. Other than that, Makayla is doing very well! She has started rocking back and forth up in the crawl position. I think she’ll be crawling here in the next few months! She is a very happy baby, and babbles all the time. Just the other day, it sounded like she said “Dada”…of course you know Tim is eating that up. She absolutely loves our two dogs and two cats! It is so much fun to watch her pet and talk to the animals. I know that I say this all the time, but the days seem too short! I feel super blessed to have such a wonderful husband and daughter. I love being a mom, and feel God has given me so much to be thankful for.
God Bless,
Shawna
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