On February 20th Felicity had x-rays of her head done. We went to the TMC Imaging Center in Rita Ranch and it just so happened that I knew the technician which helped ease me. It's not easy laying a 2 month old on their back and keeping them still without them having the proper equipment but he improvised, being gentle and caring the entire time. If it had to be done, I'm so glad it was there and with him.
On February 21st., I was at my parents house and Dr. Vondrak called. I took the call out back while my daughter was inside playing in her swing and my Mom, Dad and Mom's Cousins Jake and Kay were also inside. I remember I sort of froze when the phone rang. I already knew with everything in me that she had Craniosynostosis, but now someone confirming it will make it real. And by making it real, her having surgery will be real. My baby, my precious little 2 month old miracle.
Dr. Vondrak confirmed the x-rays showed a closed suture, possibly two. He said he had already put a call into the office of Dr. Moss a Pediatric Neurosurgeon in Mesa. Dr. Vondrak was very matter of fact and comforting. He took the time to talk with me and repeated multiple times, she will be okay and most important, this is nothing I did or could have prevented. I remember my Mom coming outside, me telling her and then I sort of collapsed. I felt so scared and helpless and to this day, I still feel scared and helpless. I am her Mommy and completely unable to protect her from this.
