So Kenzens doctors have been following him really close. He wasn't growing the way they were wanting him to grow his pediatrician wanted to put the feeding tube back in but I said no. Every time he comes home it takes him a few weeks to adjust and then he just takes off and does great. I knew he would do that again but the doctors weren't so sure. Because I said no they wanted him to see either his ped or his card at least once a week. It was such a pain to have to take him in all the time and expose him to all the sick kids in the office that often. Well he started to grow really well and eating really well about 2 1/2 weeks ago and today we saw both doctors since I got sick and we didn't see anyone for about 2 weeks. They were both very pleased with his growth he has put on almost a pound in 3 weeks which is really good for him. His ped said as long as I keep tracking his weight at home she doesn't need to see him until he is one for his well check. His card is also backing off I think our appointment's will go to once a month or once every few months. It is so nice to be free from doctors for a while. Kenzen is such a happy boy he now weighs 11 pounds 10 ounces. He also knows how to eat from a spoon which he really enjoys. He is almost rolling over. The way I look at his development is I go off how long he has been home and able to develop which is only a little more then 4 months so he is right were he should be. I think once he figures out how to get around he will take off really fast because mentally he is almost 11 months and he really wants to figure out how to get to things and how to play with his brother and sisters. We don't get out much because we are trying to not get him sick so we just hang out at home but I think he likes that. He is also starting to wein off some of his meds I now only give him some 3 times a day when it used to be 6. Our lives are starting to feel normal again. We have waited a long time to feel some what normal. I wont be updating as often anymore when he is doing well. If things change or as he hits milestones like turning one which is coming up in April I probably wont do any updates. Thank you for all the prayers and support it has been a very long hard year but it has all been worth it.
The "down" time is so great! Just breathe it in!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job Shelisa. He is so beautiful. I am grateful for your updates, as I don't get to see you as often as I would like. Happy Birthday to Kenzen next month!
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