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Craniosynostosis

Cranio what?  We get a diagnosis.

Another day, another specialist.

A diagram of the surgery

Surgery Day

Complications and life in the PICU

Realizing that we may need a second surgery

Possibly my craziest medical day ever

The CT Scan Miracle

Surgery #2

Hanging in the PICU

Home Sweet Home

The Aftermath

I still hate craniosynostosis

One year post-op
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Mother to four, wife, violinist,violin teacher, chauffeur, cook, maid, breastfeeder, natural birther, friend, doula in a former life.
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The family in question...

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The Violinist

The Violinist
Abby is nine years old and in third grade. She is our happy and eager child, with more energy than both of her parents put together. She is smart, active, loves being a big sister, and can play a mean version of the Bach Double.

The Gymnast

The Gymnast
Ashlynn is 7 years old and in second grade. Ever since her arrival in the front seat of our minivan on the side of the freeway, Ashlynn has always done things her own way. She keeps everyone in the family laughing, and is always there for a hug, a smile, or a cuddle. She loves gymanstics, playing the piano, and frequently is found bouncing off of one piece of furniture or the other.

The Toddler

The Toddler
Max is a crazy ball of toddler chaos who is obsessed with basketball, the Utah Jazz and everything electronic. He regularly makes us crazy with frustration and hysterical with laughter. Max was born with metopic craniosynostosis and has had two major skull reconstructions, though you would never know it to look at him.

The Baby

The Baby
Ian was born on 11/23/10 and is adored (and fought over!) by all his siblings. He loves naps, Mama's milk and being rocked in the rocking chair. Being the fourth baby, he has done a great job fitting in with our pre-existing chaos.

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