Camden Update

Well, Camden had his appointment with the developmental specialist last week, and we recieved mixed news. The doctor agrees that there is something going on, however, he doesn't know what it is. Camden is definitely behind in his physical development, so we have been referred to the Idaho Toddler Program, in which a physical therapist will come out to our house and work with Camden to help him build his gross motor and fine motor skills. Camden also has to get some testing done. We went in for some bloodwork in which they will test his chromosomes, thyroid, and for some other metabolic disorders. Cam also has to go for an MRI on July 23rd to check for any bloodclots or any other brain damage, and will have to be sedated for the procedure. The doctor also said that it could just be some very strange developmental trajectory that he is on, and could outgrow all his problems. However, he says that Camden has tight but "squishy" muscles and that his newborn/early infant behavior was definitely not "normal". He was also pretty concerned about Camden's back arching, that it seems to almost be a muscle tightening or spasming. He has also retained a few newborn reflexes that are normally gone by this age. I don't know, there are just too many details to list. The doctor was very happy that Glenn and I are such proactive parents, and praised us for getting help early, and at least getting things checked out. So, from here, we just wait and see what the tests say. In the mean time, Camden continues to be a happy, sweet little boy!