A week or so ago I noticed that there was a bump just below Annie's sternum that seemed to bulge whenever she flexed her abdominals in order to sit up. My immediate thought was "hernia".
We have also noticed that Annie is developing a bony bump on her spine right where they shaved it down just after she was born. (For those who don't know, Annabelle's spine curved outward just below the middle of her back - the docs had to shave down the bony protrusion to close the tissue and skin over it).
Well now, it looks like that spot on her back is growing outward and there are the beginnings of what look like a sore developing on her skin.
The wife took her in to the Pediatrician to have her checked out. Naturally, the bump in her belly is gone or moved or shifted so the doc said not to worry. He is concerned about her back though.
He put a small bandage over the spot and gave us orders not to remove it. He gave us the referral to the Ortho doc and we plan on seeing him on Tuesday next week.
After work yesterday I ran all over town to find foam so I could customize some padding for Annie's bed that would not put so much pressure on that portion of her back.
I cannot tell you how much I DO NOT want this to result in another spinal surgery for the little one.
The whole thing just sort of hit the wife and I like a lead weight to the gut. It is all just so wearying right now. We just want little Annie to be out of casts and with a surgery-free calendar.
The best way I can describe it is the way you feel at the end of a really long run . . . its funny, but after you have run to your limit, little things like running up and over a curb become causes of great concern. You don't want to stop running because you are afraid you won't be able to start up again and yet, the sight of a curb, that normally does not even rate as worth your attention, creates a small amount of panic . . . "don't fall, don't fall, don't fall . . ."
We are just sort of stumbling along right now - all our adrenalin spent . . .
Thank you for your prayers and support - we will keep everyone posted . . .
I cannot tell you how much I DO NOT want this to result in another spinal surgery for the little one.
The whole thing just sort of hit the wife and I like a lead weight to the gut. It is all just so wearying right now. We just want little Annie to be out of casts and with a surgery-free calendar.
The best way I can describe it is the way you feel at the end of a really long run . . . its funny, but after you have run to your limit, little things like running up and over a curb become causes of great concern. You don't want to stop running because you are afraid you won't be able to start up again and yet, the sight of a curb, that normally does not even rate as worth your attention, creates a small amount of panic . . . "don't fall, don't fall, don't fall . . ."
We are just sort of stumbling along right now - all our adrenalin spent . . .
Thank you for your prayers and support - we will keep everyone posted . . .
4 comments:
Lord, put YOUR hand on Annie's back. Spread your love and peace over this family. Guide the doctor and show the best way to proceed with this issue. You OH LORD are our rock. Keep us anchored to you.
In Jesus name, Amen
Thanks Michelle for your beautiful prayer for little Annie. I double it!
ARGH! I thought you guys were finally getting a much deserved break. Thinking and praying for you always! Deep breaths and one foot in front of the other. You'll get through this.
We are praying hard and praying often, for Annie and for you two as well.
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