The pediatric neurologist visit was informative and seemed an overall positive. Based on the MRI we had a couple of weeks ago, the doctor thought there might be some 'fresh' inter-cranial bleeding. Zoe will be undergoing some tests in the next few weeks to see if there is a bleeding disorder. They are also going to check if she did indeed have a stroke, which is suspected to have caused this whole event. So we are praying that whatever the results, it can be fixed with little to no effect to Zoe.
When it comes to her growth and developments, as for now, she is on track. Only time will tell though where we will see the challenges she will face.
The areas for concern though are loss of vision in her left visual field. Basically she only only sees out of the right halves of both eyes. Because she won't know the difference, Zoe will learn how to compensate for this. The other concern is the brain's ability to take in images and understand what they mean. This one I had a hard time understanding, but the doctor explained it like this, "The inability to read the emotions of a face of a person that you see." Again, none of this is for sure, just things we will be watching out for... among many other things.
Positively he (the doctor) thought her frontal lobe (higher brain thinking, like math) seemed in good condition and the concern for the motor development should be there but not as dire as we once thought. Again though this was tempered with the fact that only Zoe can determine her outcome and based on her history and the current data that seems to be where we are at.
So we continue to pray that the Lord cares for Zoe and gives us all the strength and patience to handle whatever comes next.
Kimberly
4 comments:
Little Zoe keeps amazing us with all her accomplishments and I am pretty sure we will keep seeing amazing things from her. Prayers continue from all over for her and your family. I love all the pictures and we can't wait to meet Zoe in person when she is ready for it. Remember.. "Every day holds the possibility of a Miracle!" God Bless. Dave & Gayle
Kim, What a treasure God has given you - would you ever have guessed that He would have called you to a work such as this. Precious Jesus walks beside you and Phil and Zoe. Keep your eyes open and watch for His wonder; He has already seen tomorrow and He has plans for you.
Thy Word is a lamp unto my feet and light unto my path. Ps 119:105.
Love Aunt Shelly
Oh, Dearest Zoe and family, know that the prayers continue so hard and so strong for you and all! God is with you, every step of the way. God is guiding you! This is Pat Kuhn, sending love and prayers your way.
Good Morning, Zoe and family. Just went back in, no up-date, but wanted to remind you the prayers continue for God to guide you all through each and every trial. God bless you all, Pat Kuhn
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