Back to the NICU & a Good Doc's Visit

We took a trip back to the hospital last night to visit a friend of ours & we popped by the NICU for an impromptu visit with Britton's former doctors & nurses. (Wanda, if you're reading this, we are definitely coming back on a day you are there.) It was good to see all the familiar sweet faces, and they seemed to really enjoy seeing Britton all full of smiles!

In other (wonderful) news, Britton had a follow-up EEG today and a visit with his neurologist. This is the first time we have been present when the EEG was performed and it was very interesting. They attached about 50 little electrodes to his head and there were wires everywhere. I got to sit in a big lounge chair and hold him while the EEG was going on. They put relaxing music on and turned the lights out and we both fell asleep, which is what they wanted him to do. He even stayed asleep despite them flashing strobe lights in his eyes. We saw the neurologist afterward and he said the results of this test were 100% normal!!! Britton's other three EEGs (all in the hospital) showed slight abnormalities, so we are so excited that this test indicated that his brain has recovered from all the trauma. He also said that clinically he looks perfect and right on target. It was after he said all this that he went back to Britton's chart and reviewed his birth history. His response was "WOW!" He was shocked that this was the same baby that had a 0/0/3 APGAR score at birth (0 at 1 minute, 0 at 5 minutes, & 3 at 10 minutes). Yes, folks, that is very low. Funny side note ... Britton had a major diaper blow out while we were waiting for the doc in the exam room. And, I mean major. Probably his biggest one yet. Since I didn't have a change of clothes, he & his diaper-clad self just had to work it out as is. Good thing it was a warm day.

We are also continuing to see a therapist a couple times a month. At our last appointment, she said Britton is doing so well that he really doesn't need therapy anymore. I never thought they would say that at just 3 months of age. We are going to continue with therapy, at least for monitory purposes, but it is so great to have another expert tell you that he is doing so well!

Needless to say, we are beyond blessed with this little guy. Just surviving would have been miraculous, but he is totally thriving. We are amazed! God has been so glorified through Britton's life and the prayers of His people.

Praise the Lord! I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart, in the company of the upright, in the congregation. Great are the works of the Lord, studied by all who delight in them. Full of splendor and majesty is his work, and his righteousness endures forever. He has caused his wondrous works to be remembered; the Lord is gracious and merciful.
Psalm 111:1-4


Dr. Bruce and Amy with Britton