First of all, we just wanted to thank everyone for their prayers for Dalton and our family.
We spent all day yesterday at Primary Children's Medical Center for Dalton's MRI.
We had to check in at 9 a.m. and then stay for 12 hours after the MRI was finished and he woke up from sedation. We were finally able to check out at midnight and we got home after 1 a.m.
Thank you so much Brittany, Mike, and Gregor & Joy for taking care of Saxon and Bridger while we spent the day at the hospital.
Here's what's going on so far:
When Dalton was born, he wasn't breathing well. He continued to struggle with his breathing for the first few days. My nurse was keeping an eye on him, and finally decided that they should do a chest x-ray to make sure his lungs were alright. The x-ray showed that his lungs were fine, but through the picture of his lungs, the radiologist noticed a problem with his spine. He also had a sacral dimple that had them worried because it could mean that his spinal cord connects to his skin. So, our doctor sent us up to Primary Children's to have an ultrasound on his spinal cord, and some x-rays on his spine. Both the radiologist who read the ultrasound, and the one who read the x-rays, ordered an MRI because they couldn't tell for sure if there was a problem or not. The initial test showed that his spinal cord could be tethered to his skin, that his vertebrae could be fused at the base of his skull, and that he has hemi-vertebrae (which look like half-formed vertebrae).
We talked to the nurse this morning and she said that the MRI showed that his spinal cord is NOT tethered to his skin, that his vertebrae are NOT fused, but that he does have several hemi-vertebrae which he will talk to us more about at Dalton's 2 week check up. We were going to have to meet with a neurologist and a orthopedic surgeon, but now he will just refer us to an orthopedic specialist to discuss what needs to be done about his back.
So, we still don't know what the problem is for sure, but we are grateful for the 2 things that it is not. Here's some pictures from our day yesterday:
Dalton right when they brought him out of the MRI:
We spent all day yesterday at Primary Children's Medical Center for Dalton's MRI.
We had to check in at 9 a.m. and then stay for 12 hours after the MRI was finished and he woke up from sedation. We were finally able to check out at midnight and we got home after 1 a.m.
Thank you so much Brittany, Mike, and Gregor & Joy for taking care of Saxon and Bridger while we spent the day at the hospital.
Here's what's going on so far:
When Dalton was born, he wasn't breathing well. He continued to struggle with his breathing for the first few days. My nurse was keeping an eye on him, and finally decided that they should do a chest x-ray to make sure his lungs were alright. The x-ray showed that his lungs were fine, but through the picture of his lungs, the radiologist noticed a problem with his spine. He also had a sacral dimple that had them worried because it could mean that his spinal cord connects to his skin. So, our doctor sent us up to Primary Children's to have an ultrasound on his spinal cord, and some x-rays on his spine. Both the radiologist who read the ultrasound, and the one who read the x-rays, ordered an MRI because they couldn't tell for sure if there was a problem or not. The initial test showed that his spinal cord could be tethered to his skin, that his vertebrae could be fused at the base of his skull, and that he has hemi-vertebrae (which look like half-formed vertebrae).
We talked to the nurse this morning and she said that the MRI showed that his spinal cord is NOT tethered to his skin, that his vertebrae are NOT fused, but that he does have several hemi-vertebrae which he will talk to us more about at Dalton's 2 week check up. We were going to have to meet with a neurologist and a orthopedic surgeon, but now he will just refer us to an orthopedic specialist to discuss what needs to be done about his back.
So, we still don't know what the problem is for sure, but we are grateful for the 2 things that it is not. Here's some pictures from our day yesterday:
Dalton right when they brought him out of the MRI:
Grandma and Grandpa and Gregor stopped by to visit.
Grandma brought us a folder of some stories from the Dalton side of the family.
I can't wait to read them!
Grandma brought us a folder of some stories from the Dalton side of the family.
I can't wait to read them!
My poor little guy had an IV, heart monitors, breathing monitors, and oxygen. He was such a good guy though. All of his nurses loved him and said they had so much fun snuggling him while they got him ready for the MRI. Everyone commented on his crazy hair too :)
Our recovery room was really nice too. We had a private room with a crib, a rocking chair, a couch bed, and a TV and DVD player. Thanks to Mike, we had a whole season of Bones to watch since we just had to wait there for 12 hours. We had a really good experience at Primary's, but we were so glad to take Dalton home last night.
The night before, Nate gave Dalton a blessing and we both felt really peaceful and felt like it would all work out fine. Nate said in the blessing that because of our faith, combined with the faith of our friends and family who were praying for us, Dalton would be fine. My Grandpa Sonnenberg said that he got up in the middle of the night to send me an email letting me know that while he was praying about it, he also felt like Dalton would be alright. So, even though we still don't really know what we're up against yet, I do know that Heavenly Father is aware of Dalton and loves him and will take care of him. Thank you again to everyone for their prayers and concern for Baby Dalton. I'll post more when we know for sure what is going on.
Our recovery room was really nice too. We had a private room with a crib, a rocking chair, a couch bed, and a TV and DVD player. Thanks to Mike, we had a whole season of Bones to watch since we just had to wait there for 12 hours. We had a really good experience at Primary's, but we were so glad to take Dalton home last night.
The night before, Nate gave Dalton a blessing and we both felt really peaceful and felt like it would all work out fine. Nate said in the blessing that because of our faith, combined with the faith of our friends and family who were praying for us, Dalton would be fine. My Grandpa Sonnenberg said that he got up in the middle of the night to send me an email letting me know that while he was praying about it, he also felt like Dalton would be alright. So, even though we still don't really know what we're up against yet, I do know that Heavenly Father is aware of Dalton and loves him and will take care of him. Thank you again to everyone for their prayers and concern for Baby Dalton. I'll post more when we know for sure what is going on.
8 comments:
Thanks for th update. We are grateful things went so well.
Let us know what we can do. We love you!
oh my poor baby grandson...we have family prayer for him and lots of individual prayers and we are so happy he is home safe and sound and that the really bad stuff if not there..we love you guys soooo much.
Caitlin, this brought tears to my eyes! I am so sad that you, your family and your adorable little baby are going through this and I am so ... hmm, not sure of the word, but grateful for our faith, for your faith in knowing that everything will be ok. Thanks for the update and let me know if there is anything I can do to help! I am always around for babysitting the boys, 7 days a week.
Congratulations on another beautiful baby boy. Dalton is precious. We'll send some more prayers your way. Glad your little man is home and hoping for the best.
The two of us were so grateful to hear what is NOT wrong with your dear little Dalton. Our thougths and prayers have been continually with him and with you and Nate. We know the blessings of heaven are with all of you. Please give our love to Saxon and Bridger (our McDonald boys!). Hugs to all!!!
Caitlin, I'm so glad to hear your update. I've been thinking about you guys all week. I still want to do something for you or help with anything. Can I take your kids to the park or something? I still want to bring you dinner.
We continue to pray for little Dalton and your precious family. I'm sure you're hearts are filled with so many emotions. He's such a sweet baby.
Congrats on your beautiful baby boy. I love Dalton's hair! I hope you guys receive answers soon on what to do for Dalton. That's got to be tough when it's a sweet new baby! Hang in there!
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