Kinley’s ultrasound report came back pretty much the same as the previous week. The blood continues to dissipate slowly. The ventricle is the same size as last week. It would be better if it was smaller, but it’s great that it hasn’t gotten any bigger. The radiologist didn’t note — and thus likely didn’t see — the tiny spot they had seen just outside the ventricle in the last two ultrasounds. Hopefully it’s gone.
Her fontanelle continues to be soft and her head is only half a centimeter larger than it was a few days ago.
Her doctor is very pleased with the radiologist’s report and how she’s progressing. Unless she presents any symptoms that make him concerned, she likely won’t have another ultrasound for ten to twelve days.
We also spoke to her respiratory therapist for the day. Based on how well she’s been doing, he expects she’ll have no trouble coming off her CPAP in about a week and a half.