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Medical Story

Looking back, Tommy’s delivery was long and difficult. When he finally arrived, the doctor was surprised by his high birth weight (he weighed 10 lbs 5 oz). When he was handed to me, I was struck by his beautiful eyes and his forehead — it looked different to me. He was jaundiced, but keeping him […]

April 30, 2011 · PTENLife · 3 Comments
Tags: Adenoidectomy, Birth Weight, BRRS, Congestion, Constipation, Diet, Dry Skin, External Hydrocephalus, Eye Ducts, Failure to Thrive, Growths and Lesions, Jaundice, Low Muscle Tone, Lung Mucous Plugs, Lymphangiomas, Macrocephaly, Medical Story, pigmented penis, Respiratory Issues, Skin Rash, Tonsillectomy · Posted in: 

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  In memory of Bryce Cichocki and with gratitude to his mother Ruby. Thank you Team Tommy!

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