Mat's head update and more...

At Mateo's first Cranial Technologies appointment, they took various measurements around his head to check for asymmetry. At his appointment last week they took some more measurements. Most of the numbers have shown drastic improvement. But the one measurement that they really use to monitor progress didn't show as much, though they tell me he is right on target as far as showing improvement for his age and time in the band. Anyhow, normal asymmetry for this measurement (sorry I don't remember the exact term) is between 3 and 7 mm. Mat's starting measurement was 17, which put him in the "Severe" category. After 4 weeks of wearing the band he's now measuring at a 14mm. So he's still in the Severe category. Therefore, we'll be getting another band.

So this means that we go through the entire process (from insurance to casting to fitting the new band) all over again. We start this progress now so that in another week or so he'll have another casting, and after that he'll go seamlessly right into the new band. We're a little disappointed that he has to go through more banding, but of course we'll do whatever it takes. I just feel sorry for him now that the temperature is going up into the low 100s; his head gets so sweaty sometimes. But on a lighter note, he is really enjoying bananas and squash (of all things!) these days! (I can't say the same for rice OR oatmeal cereals.)

In other news, Mark came over for a visit. It was a short visit, but we always enjoy seeing him. We all had a great laugh when mom played for us some tapes that she recorded of us as kids. Mark has the cutest, deepest little voice and THICK Texan accent. And while I'll admit to sounding whiny and even argumentative at times, in the tapes I do proudly proclaim that "school is just FABulous." HA!
We also want to say that we really enjoyed seeing Vanessa this last week. I think Mateo might have a new crush!

Anyhow, life is pretty good these days. We have had several friends bring some beautiful babies into this world during the last month or so. Congratulations to Marco and Pilar! Congratulations to Brenda and Hector! Congratulations to Mel and Jeremy! Congratulations to Jose and Rosanna! Congratulations to Jorge and Lynette! Congratulations to Michael and Heather! Each time a friend has a baby we relive the day our sweet one was born. :) We wish them all healthy, happy babies and as much sleep at night as possible!