Medical Updates

We received Brennan's results of his EKG.  Turns out he has a functional heart murmur, whatever that is.  The good news is that there doesn't seem to be anything more serious going on with his heart that might mimic a murmur.

Then yesterday we went and saw the pediatric ophthalmologists. This had to be the most frustrating appointment ever. We got there at 8:45 since I knew we would have to fill out paper work before Brennan's 9am appointment. We finally got called back to see the nurse at 10:20, who proceeded to ask me questions about Brennan's referral and gave him three sets of drops to dilate his eyes. Note: Brennan nap starts at 9:45.  Afterwards they sent us to a "dark room" while we waited for the drops to kick in. Finally we got to see the doctor at 10:50am.  Brennan surprisingly sat still for the doctor while he examined his eyes.  He was so over tired he just sat there and stared into space, which was perfect for examining him.

So Brennan has what is known as pseudostrabismus, aka false cross.  His eye tracking is perfect but because the way the skin folds around his nose and eye it gives a false sense that his eyes are crossed.  According to the doctor, as he gets bigger he will grown into his skull and the cross should less noticeable.  Brennan is a bit near sighted but he may still grow out of it as well. However he may need glasses before kindergarten.

The image to the left is an example of the difference, explained better than I could. The image above is Daddy and Liam playing video games while we waited for the doctor.

Also Brennan took his first steps Wednesday. I'm so not ready for this.