Cooper had his MRI at 7:15 this morning. The MRI showed little to no changes. It still proved that Cooper is border-line hydrocephalus. His doctor told us that if we lived closer or wasn't heading back to CHKD he would tell us to wait it out. However, in our situation we are all a little unsure. He said we could do a shunt that isn't placed as deep into the brain and that would still allow his body to figure out how to correctly reabsorb the spinal fluid. We have a few days to think about this. Our other option is to try to wait it out as long as CHKD is on board with us. We are looking at another one to two weeks here, then moving back to Norfolk.
Cooper woke up in a great mood after his MRI. He had some OT and PT. He "walked" around the unit, until he found his favorite nurse in the PICU and he was done! He walked with Mommy and Daddy this afternoon and ate a great dinner. We have been watching Charlie Brown and playing. What a great day!
Cooper eating at the table like a big boy! Check it out, he doesn't have his stitches anymore!!!
Enjoying some lunch!
Mommy's Fav of the Day: Cooper walking and loving it!
I have no words for this. Cooper kept leaning over and trying to pick up the wipes with this mouth.
I bet Cooper enjoyed Charlie Brown! When he is older you'll have to tell him he is related to him on the Brown side of your family...then you can serve him toast & popcorn for Thanksgiving. I am so glad he finally got his stitches out. I know that must feel so much better for him. I think you are going to have to seriously consider getting that handsome little guy a haircut. Give him a little smooch from me and tell him we love him!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! Cooper is improving and doing so well. This is one determined little boy and I'm sure he's going to show the doctors and nurses just how tough he is. He's truly an inspiration to us all. So glad he got his stitches out and I'm sure that feels better for him. He knows what it is like not to have use of one arm, but he's such a smart little guy that he wants to know what it would be like not to have use of either arm, and that's why he's trying to pick up his wipes with his mouth. Silly little man. Maw Maw loves you Cooper!
ReplyDeleteAwe what a great day...we sure do love that face...IM glad he is doing so good walking..it looks like he enjoys it...he definitely has my heart that's for sure...God will help you and so will we in any way that we can...we love you guys
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