what's that you say?!...

...a tooth?!?!? yup. zac is finally cutting his first tooth - hooray! perhaps the drool factory will calm down a bit; but perhaps not.

this past thursday (01-10-08) zac had a follow-up apptm with the pediatrician regarding the fast growth of his head. although the increase in measurement this time wasn't as drastic on those "growth charts" as previous visits, it is still not quite where the dr would like to comfortably see it. so, zac has to have a cat scan done in order to rule out any extra activity going on within his head (extra fluid, etc). although kevin and i feel that the explanation for the big jumps in his head measurements are truly hereditary (have you seen kevin's baby pictures lately??), we do feel it is wise to have this scan done in order to make sure the issue is only "familial" and not a problem. preemies are at a much higher risk of having fluid-brain issues than full-term babies. the pediatrician feels the issue most likely is a hereditary situation but wants to be "sure". once this scan is done, and Lord-willing a good result is obtained, then zac will be labeled "big head" and that will be the end of it. (for once, having a label won't be such a bad thing) please pray for the scan, which will take place on Thursday, January 24 at 9:30am at the CHOP imaging center in King of Prussia (approx 1/2-3/4 hr drive). we'll have to have zac there at 8:30am and most likely he'll have to be sedated (orally), which means he won't be able to eat for 6 hours before it. the tricky part is he eats when he gets up in the morning, which is generally around 7:45am. i (kerry) will need prayer probably more than zac. but the Lord is faithful; He will bring us through this just as He has carried us in the past - another trial, another opportunity for growth. (kerry)