MRI

Well it's finally come-Caden will be undergoing an MRI tomorrow at Sick Kids.  As I've mentioned before, the procedure is to determine the extent of the vascular malformation that has caused his extensive port-wine stains (red birthmark) and the swelling/enlargement of his right arm and shoulder.  They think they know that these symptoms are all part of a syndrome, potentially "Klippel Trenaunay Syndrome" or KTS, but the MRI needs to be done to confirm a diagnosis.  This imaging will also help the doctors to decide what course of treatment would be appropriate, as it will pinpoint the exact vessels that are affected.  For the MRI, Caden will be given a general anesthetic and will also be having a contrast dye to give clearer pictures of the blood vessels.  The whole thing is expected to last about 2 hours-during which time Dave and I will likely be nervous wrecks as we are not allowed to accompany him into the procedure area!

We won't be able to know the results for 3 weeks, so for now my nervousness is only related to the procedure-I'll deal with the results later.  Whatever the outcomes, what we do know is that we have a very happy and charming little guy (wait-make that "big" guy ;) who is completely oblivious to any physical concerns, and who we love with all our hearts...

Love you Bubba :)