An update on my little man...

On April 13th, Brixon had his immunology appointment at All Children's Hospital to check out that swollen lymph node. This thing has had us all over the place, with Brixon getting poked and prodded, trying to figure out just why it is always so enlarged. Well, it looks like we have somewhat of an answer. He was diagnosed with Transient Hypogammaglobulinemia of Infancy (quite possibly the longest word I have ever said or typed). Basically, two of his immune system markers are showing to be deficient, and he will likely grow out of it as he gets older. Although he didn't get out of this appointment without having to give yet more blood. This time, they are not only doing a complete blood count, but are also testing for each and every vaccine he has received to ensure that his body is properly fighting against these diseases. In the unlikely event that his body is not, he would have to receive the vaccines again, and also receive a hemoglobin transplant to assist his improperly functioning immune system. Soooooo...we wait. But again, the likelihood is that it is something that we really don't have to worry about, and that he will grow out of. Just like his obsession with 'Cars,' the instinct to bite the dog when she steals his toys, and his need to eat pickles every night before dinner :)