One step back

So apparently the shape of Finn's head is not the only thing we need to focus on. They say two steps forward, one step back, right? We had Finn's regular PT yesterday. And...his torticolis is back, as strong as ever. Was that two steps forward? I don't know, but it feels like a step backwards. While I know, with determination and fortitude, this is something we can fix, it is disheartening and frustrating. We had already addressed this issue and were told it was behind us. When you deal with more than the average amount of things, once you get beyond something, you like it to stay there (like Finn's heart surgery or intestinal infection when he was in the hospital...fix it and move on!). Unfortunately, this kind of set back can happen with torticolis, especially since Finn kept switching his preferred rotation and tilt. I'm thankful we got help for this when Finn was so young because he has a much better chance of not having any long term effects. The older he gets, the less cooperative and the stronger he gets! Argh. One side note: when children are sick, they tend to revert back to what they know and is familiar...MAYBE that is part of it?!?!

Finn is still feeling under the weather. I'm hoping the eye drops worked their magic over night (he has now been on them for 24 hours). They both looked better this morning (crusty, but not gunky). I did notice today that his left eye is "gunky" now, too...but we put drops in both eyes because how can you tell an 8 month old not to touch his eyes! I also noticed that he was coughing and sneezing a little bit and slept more than usual yesterday and so far today...but nothing major. I'm hoping this little illness passes us by with just a blip on the "Finn's health" radar.

Happy New Year to Meytal and Lyla!