Spencer's Scoliosis

Spencer has scoliosis and kyphosis of the spine.

It's a fairly significant curve and we see the top

orthopedic surgeon at our local Children's hospital

annually to monitor him. Yesterday was our trip

for xrays and a checkup. Spencer enjoyed being

picked up alone from school early and riding in the

front with me! We were lucky enough to see a couple

of trains on the way. The ones on the overpass are

a favorite, especially as we drive under them!

He found Taylor's sunglasses, too,

and had to check out his looks in the visor mirror.

Wearing the goofy gown and waiting

weren't as fun as the 30 minute drive to

the hospital! The scoliosis remains unchanged,

which is a big relief! Any worsening means

we have to do back surgery. The kyphosis had

gotten a little worse but not enough to do anything

drastic at this time. We like our doctor! He has 29

years of experience and has other autistic patients.

And he has an autistic granddaughter!

A treat of chips on the way home....

thanks, Spencer, for being a delight even

though it was all a little stressful on me!

I know worry never improved a situation

but each year at our visit I anticipate the

possibility of that surgery.

We are keeping an eye on

any discomfort, pain or change in his

gait, which would determine that the

waiting would be over. So far God has seen

fit to give us another year surgery free!