A big sigh of relief

Today we had cause to celebrate.

Where as last month's doctors appointment for Brandonw as somewhat stressful with the possibility that his shunt was not working properly, this mont's appointment brought better news all the way around.

Although we were waiting umpteem moments to get in, it was time well spent because the office was packed and we got see other kids who had gone through a similar experience all the way from 3 months, to 4 and 5 years old, to 19. All were doing awesome, and you would never know the experiences that they had gone through if you weren't in the know (which in this case would be defined as being in the office to know whom they were there to see). Brandon is doing great and things are progressing as they should. The pressure has been relieved, the shunt is working, his head growth has leveled out, and Brandon is just an amazing little duffer. Like every other parent he is the apple of our eye, tickles the cockles of my heart, and I am pretty damn proud of him. We don't have to go back for another ultrasound and check up for 4 months, after that 6 months, and then just regular check ups. I said to the doc, I am sure with a bit of awe in my voice, that "Once you get through that initial scare, and making sure that everything is working as it should, I guess this is life with a shunt" meaning just like everyone else. And he smiled, and agreed, saying that was what he said to begin with, and I laughed, because in the beginning you are scared and nervous and don't know what to expect.

So tonight we celebrated with a nice dinner at home and counted our blessings.