EEG Results

Try to read this as a positive and that I am sharing it in an optimistic voice, because it might sound worse over the internet than it is.

The EEG was abnormal. It showed slow brain function, but did NOT show any signs of epileptic episodes (praise God). The ultrasound from last week showed white parts of his brain that indicate "immaturity." The EEG just confirmed that parts of his brain are immature and as a whole it is functioning slowly. There are already some developmental delays (head and also some leg tremors) that gave the dr. a red flag last week.

However, the best solution for all of this is to start physical/developmental therapy with him. This will help strengthen his muscles and will help stimulate his brain while it is growing at a rapid pace. The dr. is optimistic that therapy can help his brain to mature and to function normally.

He has no brain damage, no metabollic disorders and ALL other tests have come back negative. So the doctor believes that when I was pregnant, there were times that the baby did not get enough blood to his brain through the placenta. He said that sometimes this happens at the end of pregnancy when the placenta starts to get old.

Well, that is it in a nutshell. We are seeking out a 2nd opinion (not because we don't trust the doctor, but because it is always wise to do in cases like this). We will also meet with our amazing Pediatrician next week to review what we learned today. I believe we are also going to choose to hold off on vaccinations for now. We won't pursue therapy until after we meet with the Pediatrician next week, although we are definitely going to do therapy. The good news is that the therapist can come directly to my house! :)

Thank you for your concern and prayers. I really am OKAY and know that this could be sooooo much worse. And I am thankful that we are able to catch this now to start therapy while he is really little and give him (and his brain) the best possible start to life. :)