… we were getting used to things as they currently stand, today we discovered another problem. Luckily this time it is a very common one and simply fixed with a small op. Massimo has a hernia, which is apparently quite common in pre-term babies. A quick op, another scar and another general anaesthetic to be organised as soon as possible.
Today we had an appointment with the geneticist so that she can work out whether Massimo’s various problems are linked in any way. The upshot of the meeting, other than spotting the hernia, is that she needs to do some thinking and analysing but the likelihood is that Massimo has just been very, very unlucky. Obviously this isn’t a firm conclusion quite yet.
Other news is that Max is now 6.7 kgs (14lbs 12oz), a rough estimate of his height is 60 cms (we bought a height chart – dolly the dalmatian – and I just laid him on there!). He has started grabbing things and bringing them to his mouth although his favourite activity is dribbling lots and then smearing it all over his face!