Dr. Hudgins
Dr. Hudgins
less likely longer putting
The longer we go without putting a shunt in, the less likely she'll need one. We're cautiously optimistic.
eventually life quality rid
Quality of life is very important, but if we don't get rid of this defect, it will eventually take her life as well.
good happen hear iraq opportunity time works
Obviously, good works happen in Iraq every day. And good works happen with the soldiers. We hear all of the negative. It's about time we had the opportunity to hear some of the good.
definitely
She will definitely need to be in a wheelchair.
grab
She's as personable as any 3-month-old I've ever seen. She'll grab your finger. She coos and does all the right things.
good love point
She just radiates good feeling. We're getting to the point where we love this child.
family strong
She is very strong because her family is strong.
baby brain concern gets infection spread time
We need to get the back closed. The concern here is meningitis. If the baby gets an infection on the back, that infection can spread to the coverings all over the brain and the baby may die, so time is of the essence.
baby hold looks pick smile
The back actually looks very, very good. She's doing everything that a well-loved 4-month-old baby should be doing. You pick her up and hold her and the smile comes out.
best scenario
Our best scenario is that she will be a paraplegic.
alert amazed bright thoroughly
I'm thoroughly amazed at how bright and alert she is.