November 10, 2022 "Spina Bifida Clinic"

 SPINA BIFIDA CLINIC 

HIGHLIGHTS:

Blood pressure: 108/69

Weight: 67lbs. 3.8oz (86th percentile)

Pulse: 104

-Referred to Dr. Hannah Allen for updated neuropsychological evaluation.

-Referred to Dr. Brett Miller, Director of Vision Therapy Services. She treats patients with learning-related vision problems and provides vision therapy. 

-Curvature of the spine looks good, but slight Galeazzi sign with right knee higher than left. This indicates leg length discrepancy and possible hip dislocation.  

-Referred to Dr. Anna Vergun, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon for follow up.

-Prescription for bilateral forearm crutches to build upper body strength.

-Renal Ultrasound revealed kidneys and bladder remain healthy. 

-Referred to Dr. Michael Phillips, Pediatric Surgeon, to discuss Chait tube or MACE for bowel plan. 

-Return in 9 months. 

November 9, 2022 "Fall Happenings"

            Halloween Fun!

Family Reunion

Rayden thoroughly enjoyed spending time with family. Aunt Kathy, Uncle Gary, Carey, and Callie Jewell. 

Voting all by myself!

Rayden has been with us to vote a lot but this time HE wanted to actually fill in a ballot. He brought his "identification" and everything. He even wanted his privacy! Look at how he bubbled in EVERY SINGLE candidate! If you know him, then you know he must have been very serious about it to take the time to do that. Priceless!

Yellow Belt Rank in Karate!

Rayden worked so hard to learn his Japanese vocabulary. We drilled and drilled every night for his new rank belt. We are all so proud of him.

Sensei Charles Burrows has the most patience and creative ideas for working with Rayden. He loves Karate! We are so proud of his efforts and determination to work, even though it is challenging for him. 🎗🎗🎗