Ever since Spencer was 2 weeks old and back in our loving home I noticed the little improvements. Today is yet another little improvement that I noticed. Usually he clenches his fingers like all newborns do-his left fingers have become stretched out as is normal in physical development but his right fingers remained in a fist. However, today we noticed the relaxing of the fingers.
The little movements started when he was two weeks old. He started with the gripping. When we placed our finger in his right hand there were signs of tightening. Shortly after we noticed the strength in his grip we started to noticed his shoulder move when he squirmed. Everyday we continued to massage and move Spencer’s right arm and everyday we started to notice muscle definition. Then he started to raise his arm-straight at first and then he started to bend. His wrist continued to be limp so we focused in on building the muscled and strength in this area. In the past couple of days we’ve noticed strength and movement return to this area. As stated above today we noticed finger relaxing and curling.
Yesterday we went to the doctor for the 4 month check-up and needles. During the check-up we had the pediatrician do a thorough exam. We asked to check for muscle loss/compensation and signs of “winging” as well as what his thoughts were on Spencer’s chance of full recovery. According to the doctor there is no muscle loss or muscle compensation. Spencer is using his muscles correctly as he gains control through nerve rejuvenation. He checked over the shoulder blades and said that the muscles were working correctly in that area so that winging would probably not occur. He said that with the showing of recovery at this stage that we need to continue to wait to see if he’s going to have full to almost full range of motion. I am hopeful and thinking positively about it and I hope that with these positive thoughts and support from my communities that Spencer will make that recovery I so desire. Today’s little movement gives me so much hope.
Spencer's Birth Injury 