Today (at 3 p.m. to be precise) Abby goes in for her second MRI. She can have no food after 8 a.m. and no water after 12 noon. We have to be at the hospital by 2 p.m. for her 3 p.m. MRI. This time they are scanning her cervical and thoracic spine to see if the fluid and fat that are in her spinal cord go the whole way up or not.
This is easier in the last time in that we know what to expect. However, since she got that fever last time, I'm still nervous about the lingering effects of the anesthesia. Also, anytime your child is going under anesthetic, it makes you nervous. I know that the medicine is very safe and that they do this every day, but it isn't MY kid everyday, ya know?
As I sit her typing this, Abby is watching Yo Gabba Gabba and completely oblivious to the fact that anything is about to occur.
I will post updates later tonight as to how it all goes!
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Abby's Story
- Eileen
- This blog is about our life with Abby. When Abby was 13 months old, she was diagnosed with lipomyelomeningocele or a tethered spinal cord. Our adventure started in February, so if you want to read from the beginning, that is where you should start. While Abby's diagnosis falls under the heading of Spina Bifida, this could not have been prevented by folic acid the way myelomeningocele spina bifida can be. Thank you for reading, sharing, praying, and hoping with us.
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Hi Eileen,
I'll be waiting to hear how things went, although I suppose you won't know much today.
You're all a part of our prayers. I took Abby's picture to prayer group last week, so they could see the beautiful girl for whom we're praying.
Love,
Aunt Susan
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