Well it toke almost 6 months after his first appointment to get in with the second Doctor, his a specialist, right now i cant remember what type and Alex was referred to two and has only seen one at the point. The appointment was much the same as the first one, a lot of the same questions, measuring Alex's head, checking his reflexes watching him play, he seemed better around this second doctor, he did some puzzle, read a book i think it really helped show him better where Alex was at.
He then read the notes from the first doctor and said he agreed that Alex should have an MRI and also suggested a spinal tap, explaining to me that new research had come through, with finding that some children a missing a vitamin that causes Microcephaly and that its the only way it can be tested for. These will both be happening in august this year and he will be under for both, i know ill be pacing the waiting room till my little man is safe but its at the Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne so i know his in safe hands. For people outside Australia who might come across this site the hospital has a big fund raiser ever year on good friday called the Good Friday Appeal, this year over 15million was raised.
During this entry Alex come to the computer and i know he doesnt understand yet but i showed him the blog, when he spotted the photo of his arm he pointed at his arm and said "ouch my arm", then i showed him the other photos of him. Well the kids have had enough cartoons and want breakfast so i best be off. Thanks to everyone reading this id really love some comments.
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