Glad that's over.

Good News Everyone!  The MRI results came back normal!  William's brain is growing as it should and it doesn't look like his suture is all the way closed, so at this point we don't need to even think about surgery to his skull!  It's something we will have to be mindful of and we'll definitely be measuring his head at all of his well baby check ups.  It feels so good to have this weight lifted off of us.  I actually slept very sound last night, except the two times William woke up and wanted to eat.  He truly is a growing boy and growing stronger everyday!  I can't even describe the relief I am feeling right now.  He still has a lot of catching up to do, but he will do it on his own time.  We might still do some physical therapy to strengthen his muscles.  My theory is, he loves to snuggle so much he probably doesn't see the reason to sit up.  Of course I give in!  How can I not, he's so stickin cute!  I definitely don't want to rush time, but I can't wait until I see William crawl and eventually walk.  For me that will truly be the end to all my questions.

I also have to mention how touched Steve and I were.  We had so many people praying for William and so many people sending us messages with encouraging words.  It was amazing to see how many people truly care for Will.  It really showed us that we have a huge support system of friends and family.  One of our friends, who experienced having there son go through not one MRI, but TWO, brought us coffee and sat with us in the waiting room during the entire procedure.  Having him there was such a comfort and an awesome distraction too!  I can't thank him enough!  Another family not only watched our daughter Samantha, but they also provided dinner for us.  There are not words to express my gratitude.  I will never forgot every prayer, every encouraging word, and every act of kindness.  I hope, if the time comes, that I too can be there for the same people who were there for us.

Going through this experience really made me value my family.  Not that I didn't already love them to pieces, but it definitely put things into perceptive.  I will never take my children's health for granted.  Sometimes I find myself thinking we were so silly to worry so much and that putting William through an MRI was a bit extreme.  But then I am reminded that I will do whatever is in my power to protect my children and make sure they live happy, healthy lives.  I definitely don't regret it.  Now we know and we have peace of mind, and to me that is priceless.  I hope I still feel this way when we receive our hospital bill :)  If anything it will bring us to our deductible (which is an ungodly amount) early in the year, so if we fall down and break a leg it should be covered by insurance.  Let's hope that doesn't happen.