Hello This is Daire's Story

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He was born on June 17th this year. Went for his 6 week check and it

was noted that his head control was very weak. So they saw him again

at 12 weeks, there had been little improvement over the 6 weeks. He

was very aggitated and not holding eye contact or smiling at anyone.

So they admitted him and did an MRI, Cranial Ultrasound, Optical

Exams, an EEG and a Barium Meal Test. From these tests they

discovered Daire had severe Gastric Reflux and was put on Zantac

Syrup and his formula was changed to Enfamil AR. That reduced the

aggitation, and helped improve his eye contact and so he began to

smile and interact with people.

They also diagnosed him with PMG. It seemed to surprise the

Neurologist that Daire was feeding from a bottle, sucking a soother

and taking solids from a spoon - as messy as he is at this. Daire

can't yet grasp or hold objects, but hopefully he will achieve this

in time, with the help of Physio and a lot of support and patience.

His head control has improved greatly, he's started to suck his hands

and hold them together, all in all over the last 6 weeks since

diagnosis Daire has already gained some developmental ground. So who

know's what he will achieve in the weeks or years to come. I will

keep you up to date with his progress.

Daire's Mum