Monday, April 27, 2009

Checkup From The Neck Up

Carly had a checkup with Dr. Gupta today and he is happy with her progress. Her head ultrasound showed that her ventricles have not gotten bigger, meaning that for now she is still managing without a shunt. It will be some time before we can officially cross hydrocephalus off of the list of conditions that Carly will have to live with, but this is a great sign. She continues to be very sleepy, sometimes falling asleep in between bites when eating solid foods (which as you can imagine is pretty cute.) Dr. Gupta said that this is still not unusual, and that it was a good sign that she continues to show little improvements during the periods that she is awake. Both her moments asleep and awake are a blessing, and Christa and I are thankful for Carly's incredible strength every day.

Love, Brad

16 comments:

T-Rex said...

Excellent report card from dr. gupta! :)
get all the healing rest you need, sweet carly. we're all still sending you lots of love and strength as you continue to heal. xoxo

Anonymous said...

We are so happy with Carly's checkup! Love
Andy,Allie,Sophie and Luke

Heather said...

Yipeee...keep up the good work!

Jane said...

Good news- go Carly!

The Hallers said...

Thrilled to hear it all and to see that little cutie! (She makes me bite my teeth when I see her!) So glad to hear the great news. Sounds like she is on the path we've all imagined for her. Please give her extra kisses for us! And two for her Mom and Dad!
Love!

NicciN said...

Glad to hear that Carly is doing well Love you all.

Lance said...

Awesome news!! :)

sheila said...

she is making so many people happy just by being her cute little tough self! love hearing the good news and always sending you guys love,
Sheila & Keith

Lani said...

love the continuous good news!
thinking of you always,
Lani & Chris

Katy Leigh said...

yippee - love reading the good news! sending you lots of love and wishing we could join you on the upcoming walk...we'll be with you in spirit.

xoxo, katy leigh and freddy v.

becca and brian horn said...

great updates...glad to hear more and more progress is being made. sending love.

love becca and brian

The Hunts said...

She and you are amazing!

Shuman said...

Yessssssss! I like good news!

Anonymous said...

Brad,

The three of you are truly incredible and inspirational. It is sooooo great to hear the positive news! You are in my thoughts and prayers.

Ed Browning

Anonymous said...

Not only are you a great father, Brad, you are a wonderful writer. Thank you for keeping everyone posted. Congratulations on the continuing wonderful news.
Love,
Greg and Gail

Anonymous said...

Fantastic news!! Hope the walk went well and it looks like the fundraising goal was achieved ~ yay!!