Just thought I'd give an update on our sweet Gideon. I've not posted on his health situation so I thought I'd better get to it! Before I get to typing please know that your prayers are needed and appreciated in regards to little Gid.
At Gideon's 6 month check up I asked our pediatrician if his head looked OK to her. She said it looked a little wider and asymmetrical in the back. Deb, our pediatrician, thought it may be best to have it looked at it further. Gideon had an ultrasound done and the results weren't perfect. So we were encouraged to have an MRI set up for Gideon, which was last Wednesday. We got the results on Thursday and it looks like he has enlarged ventricles, which are areas where spinal fluid flows in and out of the brain and spinal column. It looks like there is some sort of blockage, resulting in Gideon's head growing at a much faster rate than the rest of his body. This speedy growth in his head size (from 50th to 90th percentile in 6 months) was the kicker for us thinking there may be a problem. So now we wait and we are scheduled to see a neurosurgeon, Dr. Kleiner, at Children's on Tuesday at 4:00.
Please pray for us as we discuss options for Gideon. Surgery seems to be the most ideal option from all the information we have. But as many of you know, no parent loves the idea of their baby being put under and having surgery.
Our hearts are heavy. The Lord is certainly growing Jason and I as we wait on Him and have to trust in His perfect plan. I was just telling Jason a few weeks ago that I'm so reluctant to confess my fears to the Lord because I know He'll test me (to grow me, not harm me). Sure enough, when I surrendered my fears and areas of worries to the Lord, Gideon's brain/ventricle issue was brought to our attention.
Gideon is a wonderful little boy who can melt any one's heart. Brain problems or not, he's the best son any parent could ask for. I'll keep you updated after Tuesday's appointment.
6 comments:
AS I was reading this just now, Psalm 27:14 came to mind. It's something I refer to quite often: "Wait for the Lord. Be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord." We will continue to pray for your family, Gideon, and his upcoming appointment.
We'll be praying and thinking of you! Please keep us updated!
I have been praying for Gideon-I love Pslam 61-62...
You guys are in the "shelter of God's wings." Thinking of you 3 on Tues.
Soon...xo Bona
We saw Dr Kleiner when Nugget had her skull fracture and really liked him. He is so thorough and was really good with her. Their whole office was so helpful! I'm sorry you guys are going through this but you're in good hands (God's and a really good doctor!). We're praying for you guys!
I am so sorry you guys are having to deal with this struggle. As we have experienced first hand, there is nothing like going through a medical crisis with your child....filled with many unknowns. I can honestly say that many of the things we have gone through with Lane's hospitalization or our kid's development have not been what I would have chosen to deal with, but they have definitely drawn us cloer to the Lord. I pray the same for you and Jason as you walk through this. The Lord brought Proverbs 19:21 to us when Lane was born and in the NICU, and it has continued to be an encouragement in other areas when our kids have not followed the "norm" in their development. "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the Lord's purpose that prevails." Praying for your family.
Jenny C.
praying for you guys & precious little Gideon.
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