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28-4-2010 - Pectus Excavatum, and Implanon

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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So I got the Implanon implanted last week. It was fairly painless, but the itching has been driving me nuts! It seems to have finally stopped though. I was a little sad about getting it done..it seemed so final, but DH has been talking about trying for another one when Sebastian turns 1. Implanon can be removed at any time, and it only cost me the copay of a Dr visit, so its much cheaper than pills, and I'm also horrible at taking pills on time! I've noticed no side effects so far.

Sebastian is doing very well. He is such a GOOFY boy!! He says mama, and is trying SO hard to crawl! He just cant get both his legs and arms going at the same time yet. When we put him to bed, he ends up on the opposite side of the crib facing the other direction and on his belly. This morning I peeked in at him and he had his knees tucked under him..so cute!

I had been noticing that when I change him, I can see his chest looks like it caves in a bit when he would breathe deep. I called the Dr about it and they wanted him to come in. Even though he didn't appear to have any problems breathing. So the Dr listens to his chest for a while, and says he doesn't have any breathing problems, but he has "a bit of a pectus excavatum". I know what this and I was a little freaked because we know someone who had it, and had to have surgery for it. It was a severe case and the procedure is pretty intense. (It's basically his sternum (breastbone) dips in a little at the bottom instead of being straight..as they get older it can look sunken in)

He tells me not to worry, it doesn't look like it will be a bad case and he shouldn't need anything done with it. Of course I'm still a little freaked about it because it's a birth defect and even if it's not something that would require surgery, it can become a cosmetic issue that would effect his self esteem. You can barely tell it's there now, but as he grows it will get more defined. I just hope it doesn't get too bad. Pictures online are mostly severe cases, so I'm trying to avoid looking at them and doing much research on it!

Otherwise, things are GREAT. DH seems like he is totally ready to have another, but I'm concerned about getting preeclampsia again and it not going as well as last time, losing any more babies due to the MTHFR, etc, etc. I feel like I'd be pushing my luck. But I am willing to try, I want Sebastian to have a brother or sister. I'm an only child and even though I know it shaped who I am today, I want him to not have to experience the lonliness I had at times as a kid.

Anyway, I hope everyone is doing well!

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3 Comments on Pectus Excavatum, and Implanon


kbfulloffaith - Monday, 3 May
I am so glad all is well - he's so freaking cute!We are thinking of trying for another as well...scary but true.

kickboxerbaby - Wednesday, 28 Apr
I am glad everything is going well. I know as a mom it's hard not to worry but when you have no control over the situation it's best to focus on your love for him. But I also know if I was in your shoes I'd worry too. Good luck with the decisions about trying for another one...

supaflychick1982 - Wednesday, 28 Apr
Everything sounds good to hear and Sebastian is such a lil cutie!! It's amazing how different and mature they look in a couple of months. Justin is preparing to crawl as well because he rocks on his knees then falls after a minute. How cute!!