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April 11, 2012 By Sarah Halstead

Carsyn’s Doctor Appointments Update

Filed Under: Family, Photography

On Monday, Carsyn had two appointments on Monday. One was endocrinologist and the other was neurologist.

At his first appointment he was weighed at almost 22lbs. That put him at 10th percentile. YAY! I am so happy and so was the doctor. We are moving in the right direction. She was a little concerned. He got taller but that kind of plateaued. We will watch that. She also took some more blood to retest some of the test they took last time. They took 3 viles of blood and Carsyn didn’t even cry. He is my hero!!

We went to lunch and then to the second appointment at the neurologist. This was his first time with them. They asked a bunch of questions and checked him over. They said he seemed to be doing good and what the other neurologist thought was a seizure, he did not think it was. He also agreed with me saying there was no point in doing another EEG if he wasn’t showing any signs or symptoms of seizures. He also started Carsyn on Baclofen. This is suppose to help his high muscle tone. We are starting at a low dose and slowly increasing up. The doctor said that we should start seeing some improvements in about three weeks. We just have to keep a close eye on him and make sure that his muscles don’t get too floppy or that he doesn’t get too sleepy. We have to find just the right dose. So please pray for us as we try and find the right dosing.

They also are setting him up to see a cerebral palsy specialist in three months. He will check and see how Carsyn is doing on the baclofen and to see if he needs Botox. He is also going to look at Carsyn’s history thoroughly and see if he would be a candidate for selective dorsal rhizotomy. So please pray for that too. Thank you all for your prayers and thoughts.

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  1. Lea says

    April 18, 2012 at 10:36 am

    I am praying for your beautiful Carsyn weekly. He's going to be just fine, Sarah; he is a happy child above all and you are such a good mom. Hugs & Blessings!
  2. debi9kids says

    April 18, 2012 at 12:40 am

    will of course keep your guy in my prayers.
  3. deb duty says

    April 14, 2012 at 10:58 pm

    He is so cute! I love how you set up the Easter pic. Glad to hear he's gaining weight and his appointments went well. I'm praying for him.
  4. Susan says

    April 13, 2012 at 8:22 pm

    Sarah! What precious pictures of your guy. Praying the Lord will give the doctors wisdom as they treat him and give you guys the peace you need as well. Blessings♥
  5. WeeMasonMan's Mom says

    April 13, 2012 at 12:19 am

    All in all, it sounds like both appointments went pretty well!! As always, you guys are in my thoughts! At 22 pounds, he's going to be as big as Mason (26) soon!!
  6. tiffany franklin says

    April 12, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    He's adorable and that Easter setup is perfect!
  7. Bethany says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:16 pm

    Praying for Carsyn! Adorable photos of him!
  8. Kim Stevens says

    April 12, 2012 at 6:01 pm

    First, what an adorable Easter shot! And glad his appointments went well....will pray that you find the right dosing with the meds and for your endurance!
  9. Elena says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:33 pm

    What sweet photos. Carsyn will definitely be in my prayers!
  10. Kim Cunningham says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:34 am

    So glad to hear of the growth and weight gain. Will be praying for these other requests.
  11. secret mom thoughts says

    April 12, 2012 at 9:18 am

    Cute photos. i'm so happy to hear things are going well.
  12. Rene' Sharp says

    April 12, 2012 at 4:19 am

    Sending love, positive thoughts and prayers all the way across the seas x
  13. Desirae R says

    April 12, 2012 at 2:28 am

    I have been thinking about you! I am glad the appointment were positive. Good luck with the new meds, seems like he is going in the right direction. That second picture is beautiful.
  14. Laura says

    April 12, 2012 at 1:17 am

    It sounds like his appointments went really well and that there's a lot to look forward to in the near future--I love watching him progress and grow in your photos!
  15. Pam says

    April 12, 2012 at 12:43 am

    Thank you for the update. Always praying for your baby boy!!!
  16. Adeena says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:33 pm

    Glad his appts went well! :D And his face in that last shot made me laugh. ;)
  17. Mindi says

    April 11, 2012 at 11:04 pm

    Adorable photos! Love his eyes in the second one...simply perfect. I'm glad to hear his appts went well. Looking foward to hearing how the baclofen is for him.

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