Monday will be our 3rd annual follow up with Neurosurgery at Sick Kid’s. I must admit, this is one of my favourite appointments… as far as appointments go. It is short, the Dr. is usually on time, and we go with the knowledge that as long as Summer’s shunt is functioning well, we get the opportunity to wow him with her progress.
He comes across as soft spoken and intellectual – ok, well he is a brain surgeon after all. After our appointment last year, he said “she looks great”. I can’t explain how satisfying it is to hear that from him.
I guess a little bit of parent ego shows up… knowing that some of Summer’s amazing progress is a direct reflection on us as parents.
Also, I guess we are often participating with therapists, always concentrating on what is wrong – i.e. – this joint is tight, this range of motion is diminished, this motor skill needs work… it is just nice to hear once in a while that she simply is doing ‘great’.
So Monday we’ll see the Neurosurgeon – he’ll hopefully be equally amazed.
We’ll follow up that appointment with Summer’s 6 week follow up Assistive Hand Assessment at Women’s College Hospital.
But first – a weekend stay with our favorite cousins, Barb & Laurie, a few trips to the parks in the neighbourhood, a visit with the Miller’s and even a trip to Bass Pro.
I will post some pictures next time.
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