Do you want the Good News or the Good News?

Good News! Baby K went to the Craniologist this morning and we are released from wearing the DOC Band. We go back Next Friday for the exit exam (so they can do all the pics again and measure the "success").  It's crazy to think that we are done with it already.   They said that our diligence paid off as well as the fact that he grew into it quickly. Some parents don't make their little ones wear the band the entire 23 hours of the day, therefore; their child has to wear it longer. Not us. They said to wear it 23 hours and that's what he did. Granted, we had a few times that we took it off for certain events, but nonetheless you get the point. 

We also went to the Pediatric Urologist this afternoon and had the Dr. evaluate Baby K's testicle issues.  Again, mom and dad know best!  Don't you love when that happens. 

K Dub's left testicle is perfect. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. It's the right size and it's in the right position. 

The right one however is a different story. It's the correct size and shape, but it is sitting higher than it's supposed to. (which we knew). He will have to have surgery on it in order to correct it. The surgery is set for April 23rd. 

A brief run down of the surgery details: 

- He will have to be put down using a general anesthesia. 

- It will take about 30 minutes to perform the surgery. 

- They will make a very tiny incision at the base of the scrotum. 

- They will bring the testicle down into position and then stitch it so that it stays in place. 

- He will be released the same day to come home. 

- We will need to give him Tylenol or Motrin to help relieve the soreness, but he will be back up and running by the next morning. 

Apparently, the Dr. performs about 2 of these types of procedures a week. It's the most common issue that a baby boy can be born with and happens to about 1 in every 4. 

Overall, we are so grateful that his 2 "issues" are quick and simple to correct and he will continue to live a perfectly normal life. 

And in case you are curious, the testicle issue has no affect on fertility.  His fertility stands in comparison with every other healthy male. 

Also, K Dub now weighs 20 lbs 4 oz.  

I'm glad he's healthy and all, but for the sake of this mommy wanting him to stay tiny... can he just slow down a bit. Goodness! 

And because no post is complete without pictures... here are a few to hold you over until tomorrow.

Pops  & K Dub

Baby K has "Banana Fangs". 

B Dub was trying to give him a small bite and couldn't quite get it in his mouth. Naturally they ended up in this location and of course, I had to grab the camera. 

Lolly (my mom) with K Baby

So sweet!

If only we could all sleep that peacefully!