October 17, 2009

Vann went in on Thursday for his CT scan and appointment with Dr. Cherny (Neurosurgeon). His stint has been pushed out of his aqueduct canal and is sitting to the side of it not blocking it, which is great news. So far everything looks great. With that in mind, it is still a waiting game to see what is going to happen. There are 3 things that can happen:

1. THIS IS WHAT WE WANT...His aqueduct canal will stay open, the cerebral fluid with continue to flow and there will not be any issues. If this is the case then in a couple of years we can get everything taken out.

2. His aqueduct canal will close not allowing the cerebral fluid to flow and cause it to build up. At this point, Dr. Cherny may be able to insert another stint and/or tap fluid and see if the canal will open.

3. WORST CASE, WE DON'T WANT THIS...His aqueduct canal will stay open and his body will not absorb the cerebral fluid causing him to develop hydrocephalus. If this happens then Dr. Cherny will have to give Vann a shunt.

So, we are thinking positive thoughts as everything has been looking great. Dr. Cherny is extremely pleased with Vann's progress and amazed at how well he is developing. He is just like a normal baby.

We will keep you posted. We don't have to follow up for another 3 months. We know that Vann is going to be just fine and continue to grow and be an amazing little guy:)

October 11, 2009

We flew to Portland on Thursday to visit Grandma Denise, Grandpa Rod, Uncle Brandon, Auntie Jess, Cousin Henry and all of our other family and friends. Vann did great on the plane and besides a little sniffly nose, he was been hilarious. It has been great for him to play with his Cousin Henry, who is growing like a weed.
Grandma Denise and Auntie Jess planned a little party for Vann so he could meet all of his family and friends who prayed for him while he was in the hospital. It was truly great to see everyone and we had a wonderful time!!! Thank you:)

October 3, 2009

It has been a fun weekend. Boise State honored the 1999 Football team today at the Homecoming Game, so the weekend has been filled with reunion events. It has been fun to see all the guys and exciting for Jeff to hang out with old friends.

Theresa, Vann's Respiratory Therapist from the NICU came over yesterday to hang out with him. She made him the most amazing quilt that he will cherish forever. We just love her:)

Vann had a great time flirting with his new girlfriend. Our friend Davy has a little girl who is 2 1/2 years old and she is a cutie.