Sunday, May 18, 2008

Sometimes he stresses me out



So, as you will see in a post or two, Hazen is doing so well. We really have cause to count our blessings. However, for posterity sake, I do need to record something we're dealing with right now. Hazen has a Developmentalist that comes out to the house once a month- she's really nice, but doesn't really do anything. Whatever. He also goes to Physical Therapy, and just got "down-graded" to only needing to go every 6 weeks. This is a huge improvement from once a week! He is progressing so well, and obviously, he's a happy little baby.

I was starting to get worried, because up until like, Monday of this last week, he wasn't able to bear weight whatsoever on his legs. He should be doing this. We had his 9 month well-baby check up though, and the doctor said that he had the strength, but standing is a learned behavior, and he just hasn't learned it. I kid you not, he has learned how to stand in about 3 days, and is doing so well. He has such a fighting spirit, and I love him more than life itself.
Why does he stress me out, you ask? Well, also at this check-up, I was talking to the Dr. about a little shaky thing he does with his hands. Being that it's only on his left hand, that makes it worse than if it was on both hands. When he's going to reach for a toy, he gets really shaky, and sometimes when he's holding a toy, it's super bad. It's way worse when he's tired, and I just knew it wasn't quite "normal". So, because we've been warned that there might be some neurological problems, we're going to see a Neurologist. The earliest we could get in is June 30th. (Yay, you'll get to come too, Ashley!) I pray for that day that we get the "green light", and everything is ok, but we are all too aware that that day might never come. So, in the meantime, please pray that it's something that sweet HAL grows out of, and is just caused by his rapid growth. Aren't we crazy about him???

9 comments:

Annemarie said...

He is precious! Neurologists can be a little intimidating, but it will be good for you to find out what is going on (if anything).

What an amazing little guy...standing in 3 days!! YAY Hazen!!

paige said...

Wow, lots of progress from the little guy. I love his pictures!

I always worry about Polly - because I am naturally paranoid. I am pretty much over it for the most part. If there is ever something wrong with one of my kids, will I love them any less? No. It will just be a huge trial of faith & learning experience. Something I know you could handle if you had to. Hazen is always in our prayers, you are an awesome mom, helping him every step of the way! -Don't you hate how you have to wait like 6 weeks to get into a specialist? I hate that but what can you do?

Unknown said...

I can't beleive he's 9 months! Wow!

Heather said...

I can't tell if that is my Abbie putting food in his mouth or my Max taking it from him.

sigh.

Ashley Clark said...

I'm so happy I'll get to be there. I can't think of anything I'd rather be doing! Until then, I will keep him in my prayers.

diane said...

He's perfect! You are a good mom!!

Paula said...

Hi Anne. Sorry it has taken me so long to respond to you. We just moved and haven't had access to internent. Hazen is SOOO adorable! I show my husband pictures from your posts all the time. Yes actaully, Becca does see Dr. Benedict. But, well, she's only seen her once so we're not really sure about our opinion of her yet. She seems like a good doctor. I began to worry about Becca when she was about 9 months and she was still struggling with sitting up. She would fold in half after just a minute. Becca is now 14 months and she still can't really stand. She will stand for a little while if we hold her hands, though she shakes a ton. She also isn't crawling yet. The neurologist had us get an MRI done a few weeks ago and that came back normal so that was good. She sees a PT once a month and we've seen an improvement since she's started that. She'll sit up and is starting to learn how to get up to sitting by herself.

I know it's so hard not knowing what or if anything's wrong with your child. Sometimes I'm jealous of other mom's and their children not because I want their child (I wouldn't trade Becca for a million "normal" children), but things have been hard for Becca her whole life (she had to learn how to do simple things like suck) and I would love to see her be able to move around on her own. I know it would make her so happy. I am definitely no expert when it comes to these things. We're still trying to find out what/if anything is wrong with Becca. But I must say, I have never been a very patient person. Maybe I have something to learn in that area :). I just have to constantly remind myself to trust in the Lord's time table.

Anyway, this is a year long post, I just wanted you to know that I know what you're going through with Hazen and my prayers are with you. I hope things go well with the Neurologist. There are so many good signs with him. He learns things so quickly. He is a lucky boy to have such good parents!

Jessica said...

I appreciate your worry, but I just want to say for the record, he seemed so completely fine and darling to me.

Again, I think you Hazens are great mommies!!

Brandi Lyn said...

I remember the first time i had to take Nics to the Neurologist... it can be a bit scary but you are such an amazing mother it probably won't even phase you. :) He is making such great progress!! I really really hope and pray you get something close to a green light on the 30th.

If only everyone could be as faithful as you!