Another trip to Austin

Benjamin was put into the car seat again today, and we made the now very familiar trek to Austin. This time it wasn't for a helmet check, but rather, an appointment with Dr. Aronin, Benjamin's neuro surgeon. (Can I just take a moment and say how CRAZY it is to know that your child has a neuro surgeon!)

Our day started out with a little bump. Both boys had to be seen by the ENT for ear infections. Micah's is fairly mild, Benjamin's was fairly severe. The doctor prescribed two weeks of antibiotics for Benjamin, and in three weeks we will go back to look at the possibility of tubes. That would be a blessing!

I was very anxious about this appointment to see Dr. Aronin. I had this feeling that something was wrong. Benjamin hadn't been himself the past week or so. He wasn't sleeping well, eating well, and was just seemingly out of sorts. So hearing that he had a massive ear infection was actually a relief. A reason for the tears, the sleeplessness!! After everything we've all been through with him, I feel like I'm just waiting for the next shoe to drop, to find out that something else is wrong with him. Praise the Lord for the timing of the ear infection! Something was wrong, but it wasn't any big deal and it's something that we can easily take care of. Isn't His timing perfect?!?

We were very blessed with two wonderful men, Josh and Eric, who watched the big kids for us so that Curtis and I could drive to Austin together. Thanks guys!

The appointment went perfectly! Benjamin's head looks great, the hole is closing up just like it should, and we just need to continue what we're doing. Yay!!! Again, praise God for his grace and goodness!

Benjamin will continue to wear the helmet till he "out grows it." That essentially means until they can't shave any more out of the inside. We're not sure exactly how long that will be. But we're going to the orthotist on Monday, and hopefully we'll get a few more answers then.