Neurologist

Dumplin is rather delayed.  He is over two years old, yet he isn't walking or talking.  He barely stands. He does follow familiar commands and uses the signs he knows appropriately.

We were referred to a neurologist.

You never know if you're going to like a new doctor.  Their manner.  Their staff.  Their office.

We were rather pleased today.

It was a different kind of office than we've ever visited.  It's where a collection of various doctors with different specialties share space.  What a concept!  Let's say you need a cardiologist, but what they see means you need a neurologist, or vice versa.  They can see you in the same space.  Genius.

The office is under construction;  this clinic is taking over the building of another major clinic that relocated.  It was a little loud with construction sounds, but the actual space we were in was very clean.  The staff was all very nice.  So pleased.

Dumplin was seen by one of the newest neurologists in town.  She was very nice.  I think she did a thorough exam for our first meeting.  It's clear that Dumplin is a little bit of a mystery.  There are no outward physical signs of what's going on with him....as in, he doesn't have Downs or something that has a 'look'...nor does he have any muscle tone issues that are reflected in cerebral palsy kiddos.

Whatever is going on is in his genes or his brain.

The doctor ordered a new MRI, along with blood work.  "A five month old brain is a lot different than a two year old brain.  Let's get new pictures."  As for the blood work, they'll look for genetic reasons and confirm or rule out any disorders.

We are hoping they find something.  Finding something will allow us to know how to treat him. 

We are scheduled to have these things done in June.   Until then, we'll keep on truckin.

Not denied

Well. I told you I was clueless.

Parole was granted. 

Apparently, it takes 30-50 days to be released. 

I've texted mom's dad to tell him that I had just heard of parole being granted and to ask if he had heard from her. He told me about the 30-50 days, and that she could be released this week.