James' Next Surgery

It is so hard to believe that this coming Saturday will be two months since James' spring surgery to correct his sagittal craniosynostosis! This means that we are half way to having the springs removed and finally having all of this behind us. Previously we thought that the springs would come out around mid-May, but the manufacturer informed our doctors that waiting four months is best to make sure the suture does not close too early again.

Other than awaiting his next surgery at the end of June, James is doing GREAT! He now weighs 11 pounds, two ounces, a little over four times his birth weight of two pounds, 12 ounces. He is super tall like his daddy and full of fun and energy like his big brothers. We are still able to see the springs on the top and back of his head, but it is easily covered up by cute little hats. His head and face have a much rounder shape as opposed to the elongated form before the surgery. When we brought him home from the NICU in January he was constantly snorting and snoring through his nose. Immediately following the surgery that disappeared completely.

Before and After

The springs have almost met their maximum spread of 60 mm, and we continue to see changes in his head and face each week. The doctors are thrilled with his progress. We were interviewed a few weeks ago for an article in a neuroscience magazine. I'll be sure to post in when it is available.

Thank you all for your prayers and continued interest in James' Progress. You all mean so much to us, and I know one day he will be grateful for your love and prayers as well.