Carter's Story

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This blog is a look into the life of our nearly six year old little boy, Carter. When I was just six months pregnant, an ultrasound detected that Carter's brain was missing its corpus callosum and he also had hydrocephalus. Doctors even told us that our little boy may not walk, talk, etc... but abortion was never a choice for us because we firmly believe that God does not make junk. We look at Carter now and praise God for the miracle he is! Carter loves to play, and he CAN walk and talk! Carter is continually proving himself to us, to our families and to his teachers. I have been priveleged to be able to stay home with Carter, Camden and Elliana since November of 2006 when Carter was born. I am so thankful I am here to hold his hand and face his challenges right along side of him. A mother's love only grows, this I know. Some days may be challenging but always worth it at the end of the day.

Carter

Carter
Born November 20, 2006

Monday, August 31, 2009

Results from Carters Endocrinology Appt.

Well, Dr. Karmazin just called me back with Carter's blood results from blood taken on the 20th. I was a little nervous at first to actually hear his voice, not one of his nurses, but maybe this is standard at their office? Carters IGF1 (growth hormone) came back at a 35..Normal zone for his age should be between 30-122..so he is on the low end but doesnt need to start growth hormone shots at this point. He will be rechecked in February when we go back for a follow up appt.
Dr. Karmazin wants to stop Carters thyroid medicine right now also. He says that Carters thyroid issue may not be the same type as mine. His issue may come because his central pituitary gland may not be sending enough signal to his brain. Carter will have to be re-checked in 2 months for this.
So, overall the news we got from the Dr. is positive..Carter is only 2 (almost 3!) and so we have plenty of time to see if he grows. His growth potential based on bone age is also good.
Thats about all I know, more later.
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  1. Amber DSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:39 AM

    Yea! less pills! Sounds like a smart guy, why medicate till we know it will actully help, I like that personaly. Later Babe,
    Amner

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