We went for the Craniofacial/Palate Team and International Adoption appointments this week at MUSC in Charleston SC. The teams were both great! We found out Keaton already had his palate repair in China which is why the remaining hole for the hard palate was so small. This will not be repaired until he grows and develops over the next few years! YEAH!!!! We got no record of this surgery, but suspected something had been done ourselves with no proof! The MD's confirmed it and no extensive surgery required at this time.
He does have some kind of issue with his hearing as a result of his Audiology test. There is alot of wax and possibly fluid behind his ear drum which is the probably and HOPEFULLY the cause. He will have tubes placed in his ears, wax removal and another audiology test in a few weeks while under anesthesia to determine what exactly is going on there! We need prayers it is very minor. Keaton does not seem to have any issues hearing us , but the concern is hearing certain tones that effect speech development. Tubes are placed in most or many palate patients, and it is a simple and easy procedure.
The overall evaluation of Keaton was great! He is developmentally on target , and fine motor skills are very good. We are so greatful he does not have any major surgery needs for a few years. We just have to see how he grows and develops before the next surgeries in life he may require will be determined! I hope and pray they will be minor and by the time he needs anything the advancements in technology will make them easy and less invasive.
Keaton enjoying his first camping trip in Chattanooga TN. Pics are of Keaton & fellow camping rally friends in the background. We had 24 camper loads of families at this rally, and we all have been camping for a few years together at rallies. They had been hearing about our China adoption since our first trip in 2008, and now everyone got a chance to meet Keaton! Looking forward to many, many , many more exciting camping adventures with Keaton as he grows up!
