~2 Month Check Up~
By Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
Valdosta, Georgia
April 11, 2017 6:30am CST
Good morning everyone. I'm sorry this is longer than usual but it's about Josiah's health.
My little Josiah had his 2 month old check up yesterday. I had so much to do that I didn't even have much time to come here. I was cleaning the house, I gave both the babies a bath and shortly after we left for his appointment. By the time we got home I was tired and overwhelmed by everything.
He weighs 10 pounds, 9 ounces now! He is getting so big.
He has a hernia in his stomach. The doctor said for now they are going to keep an eye on it to make sure it goes away. If not we will have to take him to a specialist.
He also needs to go to a neurosurgeon for his head though. =( He was born with an oval shaped head and I thought with time it would re-shape itself. It hasn't though so his doctor wants him to see the specialist. There is a name for a baby born with an oval shaped head and it was called sagittal craniosynostosis, if the helmet doesn't correct it by 4 months old he may need surgery.
I told Josiah last night you have until 4 months old to get your act together mister! Lol. I am sure everything will be fine with him. Anytime you hear surgery and a baby though it's concerning-especially when it's MY baby.
For now we will just keep praying that he is okay and will be. I don't want to be one of those parents who think-it could never happen to my child and then it does. So, I am keeping an open mind, praying and remaining hopeful until he's 4 months old.
If everyone could keep us in your prayers that would be great. =)
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
I hope all goes well with the baby. The sure can put a worry on mom and dad.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 Thank you, I'm trying to just keep my faith. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@fishtiger58 That is the truth! Between Julian and now Josiah-ugh. =(
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@fishtiger58 (29823)
• Momence, Illinois
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Yes I remember the health problems of Julian, hang in there girl.
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@dodo19 (47082)
• Beaconsfield, Quebec
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Hopefully he doesn't need surgery. I really hope that the helmet helps.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@dodo19 I hope so too, thank you. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@dodo19 Thank you. The specialist for his head he needs to go to right away. But he might not need surgery after he gets the helmet.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Juliaacv Thank you for the prayers. I hope everything will be okay. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Juliaacv No Julian had a kidney infection and he was in the hospital for a few days from it. They thought he also might need surgery but thank God everyone's prayers were answered and he didn't need it. =)
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@Juliaacv (48465)
• Canada
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies So do I. Didn't Julian have a hernia also?
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@jabouk Yes I do know that from experience. I hope it will be the case too, thank you. =)
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
11 Apr 17
My middle child had an umbilical hernia ( an outie) that did not spontaneously close. She did crunches and other prescribed exercise. When she was five they repaired it.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Morleyhunt They repaired it by surgery you mean? How did it go?
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Morleyhunt Wow, thank you. That makes me feel better knowing what it will be like and knowing she was just a little sore the next day.
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@Morleyhunt (21737)
• Canada
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies it was one night in hospital (I stayed with her) she was fine the next day....a little sore, but a five they so understand a lot.
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@Happy2BeMe (99399)
• Canada
11 Apr 17
What a handsome little guy. I will definitely be keeping him in my prayers! It is always scary to think of a little one having surgery. I hope everything will be fine for the little guy.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Happy2beme Thank you for the prayers. =) It is a scary thought. I am just hoping it's not God's will for him to need surgery. I hope so too-thank you!
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@snowy22315 (170018)
• United States
11 Apr 17
Yikes, and I bet he won't like that helmet one bit either.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@snowy22315 I am sure he will hate it but it's necessary so no choice sadly. =(
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@nonersays (3329)
• United States
11 Apr 17
Such a big boy!
Best of luck with his hernia and his head correcting itself. Its always scary to think something might be "wrong" with our children.
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@nonersays (3329)
• United States
12 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies Here's to not having to have surgery, at 4 months or at all!
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@nonersays Yes he is getting big! Thank you, it is scary especially when the word surgery is said.
@Tina30219 (81538)
• Onaway, Michigan
11 Apr 17
Sorry to hear this your family will be in my prayers. He is getting so big and he is so cute.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@Tina30219 Thank you for the prayers! Thank you. =)
@silvermist (19702)
• India
11 Apr 17
@LovingMyBabies I do hope that it will go away in the 4 months and there will not be any need for surgery.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@silvermist Thank you, I hope and pray so too. =)
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@BelleStarr (61047)
• United States
11 Apr 17
Will keep you and the sweet boy in my prayers.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@BelleStarr Thank you so much. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@jstory07 Thank you, I hope so too. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@marlina Thank you very much. =)
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@JudyEv Thank you very much. =)
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@Shellyann36 (11385)
• United States
12 Apr 17
Prayers for him and for you. I am sure that things will work out just fine. The helmet will probably correct the shape of his head and the hernia should repair itself. to you! I know what it is like dealing with little ones that have daunting health issues. When the twins were two months old that got RSV that eventually developed into asthma. Adam fell at 18 months old and put a huge gash in his head and later on started having seizures. Slow down and take a deep breath. Deal with each issues one at a time. Following the doctor's orders and praying sure helps a whole lot too!
to you! I know what it is like dealing with little ones that have daunting health issues. When the twins were two months old that got RSV that eventually developed into asthma. Adam fell at 18 months old and put a huge gash in his head and later on started having seizures. Slow down and take a deep breath. Deal with each issues one at a time. Following the doctor's orders and praying sure helps a whole lot too! 1 person likes this
@JamesHxstatic (29242)
• Eugene, Oregon
12 Apr 17
You have my best thoughts coming your way. My daughter was born with a heart defect, a hole between two chambers, that was diagnosed and checked until she was 17 months old, then she had open heart surgery. We were up with her every night for those 17 months trying to feed her so she would gain some wait. She was failing to thrive until the surgery, which made a huge difference. They continued to check her until she was 12 and declared her well.
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@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
11 Apr 17
@NJChicaa Thank you for telling me that. I am hoping it will be the same way for Josiah. =)
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