Cimg4352Yesterday was our check up with Dr. Steinbok at BC children's Hospital.  They said his head has shown a vast improvement  according to their measurements.  Dr. Steinbok seemed quite surprised himself at the results.  Ken and I asked about the ridge that is forming on the top of his head and the appearance that his forehead is bossing again but they reassured us that it is completely normal for the type of surgery they performed.  His forehead is growing but at a slower pace than the back of his head which is now expanding at a fast (and normal rate) and this makes the forehead appear smaller.  Once he has hair no one will have any clue about the ridges and funny lumps and bumps underneath-  the key phrase being 'once he has hair', that may be a while.
    The only troubling bit of news was that they may have to perform surgery again before he starts school to close his soft spot.  Sometimes it doesn't grow completely over and they have to bring a piece of bone from somewhere else to close the gap.  I know, we'll cross that bridge when (and if) we get to it  but  it was a bummer, none the less. 
    On the bright side- Nolan Cut his first tooth, the bottom left (his left) one.  My baby is growing up!!! He's been eating vegetables and fruits along with his pablum, he's getting really good at being spoon fed too.  He's sitting on his own for longer periods of time and is starting the baby 'push-ups' that lead to crawling.  I can't believe how fast this little guy is growing, I really can't. 
    Paige is also growing up.  She asked her dad if she could go and see the 'Catain'(Captain) of the ferry yesterday.  When the Captain was free, She was paged over the ships loudspeakers and she not only got to meet the captain but she also was able to steer the ship!  And yes, I forgot to bring the camera- Shoot me.  I don't know where she got the knowledge about captains and that the ferry even had one... but by golly, she impressed me.  Also, lately she's been making up her own songs and singing them over and over ad nauseam.  I won't comment on her lyrical skills but some of the melodies have been kind of complex which makes me wonder if I should be starting her with some sort of music training.  It's crossed our minds before...


Well,  I have a busy night unfolding before me and my daily chores are falling behind...
until next time,
~jen