Evan has a "skull abnormality"

dle927 · October 2011

Since Evan was about 2 months old I noticed a severe flat spot on his head - it seemed to me more than a normal flat spot. I took him in and talked to the doctor who told me it was normal and it would even out. It didn't. So I asked her to look at it today at his 4 month. She asked me to take him in right away for x-rays due to a "skull abnormality." She said it could be a fusion that may require skull surgery. If it isn't a fusion have to go to a neurosurgeon and look at getting him a helmet.

I'm mad at myself that I trusted at his 2 month and didn't press to go to a specialist. What if at that point it wasn't a fusion and a helmet would have taken care of it over skull surgery? I have to wait until tomorrow for the x-rays to be reviewed but have been on and off crying since. Please send all thoughts and prayers to Evan. We could use all we can get.

And to top it off, it's my birthday. Safe to say we need to chalk this up to my worst.

jewelsonu · October 2011

I'm sorry. I hope that he just needs a helmet. Keep us posted

Ashnmike528 · October 2011

I'm so sorry you are going through this, especially on your birthday. T&Ps that it's something a helmet can fix. Keep us posted!

wendyj · October 2011

I'm sorry. I hope it's something that can be fixed without the surgery. Sending good thoughts and prayers your way.

TinaL99 · October 2011

I'm sorry that you are dealing with this. Try not to beat yourself up about not pushing more at the 2 month appt. We trust our pedis and it's disappointing when something like this happens. Hopefully it's just a helmet fix and he'll be good to go! And you can always get good advice from MrsWhite re: the helmet. Good luck and keep us posted!

kevinandmonica2011 · October 2011

((big hugs)) for you and Evan (and the whole family)... so sorry. I will keep you all in my T&P that things end up with the best case scenario... whatever it may be.

battybtags · October 2011

T&P's that he doesn't need surgery! Keep us posted!

Mrs_Hark · October 2011

hoping you get good news tomorrow

<hugs>

missyjg · October 2011

I will say a prayer for you and Evan. I hope everything turns out good!

MelissaSue81 · October 2011

(((hugs))). I hope the dr is just being overly cautious..

EJDIII · October 2011

Sending thoughts and prayers your way. [[HUGS]]

jnk062602 · October 2011

T&Ps to you guys, I'm so sorry

June4bride2be · October 2011

Boo! I am so sorry, T&P's for a helmet only! Keep us posted!

Irisheyes1247 · October 2011

T & Ps for you and your little guy. You are doing a good job! Here's hoping the dr is just being thorough and you get good news!!

mrsoc · October 2011

Thoughts and prayers with you and that little guy that it is easily corrected...

octoberbridesrule · October 2011

So sorry to hear this. Thoughts and prayers to you and Evan!

dle927 · October 2011

Thank you all. It's been a very long night and I can't say that I've been overly productive at work today. Still waiting for the call.

olivia_eve · October 2011

T&P's headed his way. You've also convinced me to push my pedi hard about Thomas' flat spot at his 2 month appt.

kac0807 · October 2011

Oh D! I'm so so sorry!

I will keep my fingers crossed and keep him in my prayers! Please keep me posted. How did his hip checkup go?

dle927 · October 2011

K- just send you an email before I saw your post. Hip was fine. Sadly I made a joke to Gail before I went that I should tell them not to bother with the hip but check his head instead...ugh.

cm2007 · October 2011

I'm sorry. I hope he just needs a helmet.

MrsRichardson915 · October 2011

Oh, poor little guy! I will pray that it can be fixed with just the helmet. Try not to beat yourself up too much, it is hard to question a doctor's 'authority'. I'm sure it will all turn out fine. Until then try to be positive and have a fun birthday with your LOs! Happy Birthday.