We took Jaris to see the Pediatrician today. She definitely feels that something is not the way it would normally be with Jaris. I am thankful for her professional opinion, and that she saw what I see every day - the cutest little boy who has a rather large head and muscle control issues, yet still the cutest boy ever!!!! :)
We had some blood work done which is being sent off to BC Children's to do a broad genetic test and then to also test for 2 specific syndromes. Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. Jaris does not exactly fit either syndrome yet he has similarities to both so both are being tested for. Prader-Willi is a spectrum syndrome so he could have it. We simply will not know for a while. He was such a trooper when they took his blood. The last time he screamed and cried because they had to dig around. This time not to much digging. The crying and the screaming came later when he thought I had given him to much tummy time!
We are waiting for an ultrasound to be done on his head, as his head growth is off the charts. His height and weight are both at the 97th percentile, however his head is much beyond that. The ultrasound will show if there is fluid on the brain, or if something else is going on.
As of now we are just waiting in limbo a bit. Not sure what to feel one moment and then totally overwhelmed with what if fears the next moment. Yet covering that is an overwhelming love for our little guy. We are so blessed to be his mommy and daddy, therefore we will try and stay in that feeling as we wait for the results.
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hey girl, just wanted to say that i love you and am praying for you and your sweet family. I can't wait to give you a big squeeze and hold your little miracles next week!! :)
Feeling for you in the limbo. It's 9:30 my time now. If you get this call and we can chat. I don't want to call too late.
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