Well it has been a while since I posted to this... as can be evidenced by the date of the previous post. I posted a few new photos here for those that are interested in seeing some more recent shots. I wish to let you all know what is happening in our family as of the last 48 hours.
A few days ago Caleb went for his routine checkup (he is almost 10 mo now). The Dr. was a bit concerned with the growth rate of his head. She assured us that most likely there was little to be worried about but that as a precautionary measure she wanted him to have a CT scan. The CT scan took place on Thursday (1.11.07) and Caleb did wonderfully. We were most impressed by his bravery and cooperation. We prayed that he would not need to be sedated and God delivered on that prayer.... much to our pleasure.
On Friday the Dr. called us back and indicated that they thought they saw a slight swelling on his "optic nerve" and to be sure they wanted him to have an MRI that day (Friday). We took him in for the procedure and of course he had to be sedated for the almost 45 minute process, and while we were nervous we were confident he was in able hands and protected.
He made it through the MRI and was up and about in no time... we even had dinner out that night, which he really enjoyed. We were very grateful for the family that surrounded us during this time.
This morning we got a phone call from our Dr. to come to her office to review the findings of the test. Practically speaking we were well aware that this was not a welcomed development. We went to her office where we were told that Caleb has a small mass in his brain near his pituitary gland. They told us that in some ways this find was a "blessing from God" because the mass has nothing to do with his head size... turns out he just has a big head. Apparently there will be no signs of this mass because of its small size... On a positive note they also told us that because of the location there is a very good chance the mass is benign.
Apparently there are quite a few "types" of tumors in this area of the brain and each one can have various impacts on the gland. The problem that we understand is that there is no way to know what kind it is without a biopsy, which will be hard to get. We were also told there is a small chance that the mass is left from his development and is nothing, though this possibility is much less likely.
We were told that our next step would be to see a pediatric Neurological surgeon at Vanderbilt Children's hospital on Monday.. hopefully. There is a chance he won't be able to see us on Monday, but we are hopeful.
So that brings you up to speed with the events of the past 48 hours. If you would like to know how you can help us I have only one request and that is for you to pray for our son, the doctors that will attend to him and for Nicole and me. We know that only God has control over this situation and that He is loving and compassionate. We entreat you to go before him on behalf of our family and ask for His mercy and grace.
Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. We will update you as information becomes available.
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