I don't think that I mentioned it earlier, but Benjamin was born with a Clubfoot. This meant that Benjamin's (right) foot was twisted out of position. The term "clubfoot" refers to the way the foot is positioned at a sharp angle to the ankle, like the head of a golf club. It's a relatively common and in our case was easily treated (Ben's foot was a mild case). Our doctor at Riley Hospital for Children, treated Benjamin by casting his foot for 4 weeks, then did surgery on Ben's Achilles tendon. In the surgery, the tendon was snipped and then his leg was casted for another 3 weeks. By the time the cast was removed, the tendon had regenerated to the proper length. Now our little Benjamin has to wear a brace on his feet for the next couple months, but after all this, his foot looks good as new!
So 2 months have passed since our little Benjamin was born. Where did the time go? Honestly, I don't ever think about those long days in the hospital...they all have been forgotten. They were just the road I had to take to meet my son. Everyday, I count my blessings that this road gave me a healthy, happy little boy, who I treasure with all my heart. We have our happy ending and for that, I'm forever thankful.
Benjamin Robert Goguen at 2 months weighs in at 11 lbs 14 oz and 24 inches long! That's right he grew 6 inches in length in 2 months and he's almost doubled his birth weight. Benjamin is thriving!
