K xxx
Welcome to Max's blog. Max was born on 02/11/09 at 34 weeks (4lb 10oz) with a left sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH). CDH occurs when a hole in the diaphragm allows many of the organs, in Max's case his bowel, intestines and part of his liver, into the chest. This stopped the growth of the left lung and also squashed the heart. Max was given a 50% chance of survival when diagnosed at my 20 wk scan but you will see from my pictures and updates what a true 'miracle' he really is.
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Monday, 18 July 2011
Max is finally walking :)
Max continues to do very well. Apart from getting tonsillitis & ear infections more often than we'd want he is very healthy and just growing up so quickly.
Max joined the library, started nursery, is picking up more words and has learnt to walk all in the past month! He has become more adventurous too and likes to climb on everything and anything - he is thoroughly enjoying his new found freedom and only crawls occasionally now. He seems to have gone from a baby to a little boy without us even noticing. We are so very proud of him - especially with the walking, which as an added bonus allows me to indulge in my obsession with buying shoes.....but now for Max!
He is doing great at nursery and I see the difference in him already from spending time with children his own age rather than always with his me. We have already got some artwork from him which is pride of place on the fridge (and I laughed at my sister when she framed her kids scribbles, I take it back Emma!).
We have a routine check up with his surgeon tomorrow but in general hospital appointments are now at a minimum. We have 1 more physio appointment in August with a view to being discharged - our clever Max :) He saw the respiratory Dr at the diaphragm clinic last week and he was very pleased with his progress especially given his tough time whilst at Yorkhill Sick Kids.
Will continue to keep blog updated.
Katie x
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