Today, Zoe had an MRI and a check up with her neurologist. Apart from the crazy eating schedule Zoe did a great job, took her sedative well and was done in half an hour. The long part was waiting for Zoe to wake up from the sedative and then getting her to eat something. We also met with the neurologist for a short visit, because Zoe really wasn't awake for the exam. The MRI shows that the brain is doing well and no cause for alarm. However, the doctor did notice that Zoe was more reflexive in one foot, possibly an issue of pressure in the brain. The positive side of this is that Zoe isn't showing any other "symptoms" of increased brain pressure so we will follow up in a month's time with the doctor again. If it is in fact an issue with built up brain pressure we will have to look into having a shunt put in. We are praying that this is not the case and that Zoe was just having a bad foot day.
Earlier in the week we met with the feeding therapist and another doctor to help assess the eating issues we have been dealing with. We have some more exercises to do and now have another test, a swallow study, in the next couple of weeks. This will help the doctor determine if we are in a phase or some kind of disconnect happening during the eating.
Thanks for your continued prayers and words of encouragement. We continue to trust and be hopeful about what the Lord has planned for us and Zoe.
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Dear Little Zoe - let's just pray that you had a "funky foot day" and that your next exam shows no signs of increased pressure. Also, no more picky eating. Keep eating what Mom & Dad are giving you and don't give them another reason for added stress. You will have lots of time for that when you get to be a teenager! On a side note - your exam gown looks absolutely beautiful but we don't want to see you in that too often. Your other outfits are much more fashionable. Continuing to pray for you and your Mom & Dad. God Bless. Dave & Gayle
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