"Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart." - Winnie the Pooh
Friday, September 19, 2014
Jackson's neurological status
Since my initial post regarding Jackson's MRI results was very vague, I thought I might post a more in-depth explanation. Jackson was born with severe fetomaternal hemorrhage. Though the team working on him were extremely knowledgeable and quick in their interventions, nevertheless there was a significant amount of time that passed where Jackson did not have adequate oxygenation to his vital organs. Jackson's liver and kidneys took a hit, but livers and kidneys are able to repair themselves. His bounced back fairly quickly. He never required dialysis, for example. But the brain cannot repair itself. The neurologists suspected brain damage just based solely on the severity of his hemorrhage. The MRI confirmed their suspicions. Their prognosis for Jackson is a 90% chance of severe cerebral palsy. Based on his MRI, they predict he may be wheel-chair bound and may never be able to speak or swallow on his own. These are predictions. They are based on medical science and the extensive experience of our neurologists. However, they themselves call them "predictions" at best. Each child is different and responds differently. They have told us over and over again that only time will tell the extent of what he's suffered. In the meantime, dear praying friends--nothing is impossible with God.
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Nothing is impossible without God, I have been praying for your little mircale boy.
ReplyDeleteAmen! Yai has much faith in this buddy. Glad to know he is getting massages and a heated bed:-)
ReplyDeleteDon't lose hope, as you say the doctors are only guessing. Having lived with CP myself,(although mine would be considered moderate and not severe), I can tell you that there is hope. My parents have spent a major portion of their lives worried about what I might or might not accomplish in my life, and yet here I sit with 2 college degrees, a wife, & child. I can't say that you will have the same outcome, as each case of CP can vary greatly. I don't mean to brag on myself, but I just wanted to encourage you as one example of someone with CP. Feel free to use me as a resource, I can't promise to know everything, but I'll help if I can. Take care.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much, Tyson! That certainly puts things in perspective!
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