Medical Timeline
2022-2023

October - December 2022

10/14/2022: William was born at 6:14 am, weighing 6 lbs and 14 ounces.
Christmas Eve 2023: I became concerned that William was having a seizure.
Around Christmas Time: William stopped nursing and transitioned to a bottle. I started pumping full time with a hand pump as nothing else worked

January 2023

01/15-17/2023: First intensive for Cranial Sacral Therapy in Mesa.
01/19/2023: Initial meeting with the neurosurgeon at PCH, leading to an immediate CT-scan performed that same day. The neurosurgeon called us that evening with heartbreaking news that William’s brain was nothing healthy. An urgent MRI was scheduled for the next day.
01/20/2023: William’s first One-Bang MRI. They told us that if something was immediately life-threatening they would call us back to the hospital. We did receive a call as soon as we left the hospital, which sent Travis and I into a fit of anxiety, but it was only the billing side of PCH.
01/24/2023: First meeting with Dr. Karnik, the neurologist, resulting in William's diagnosis.
01/27/2023: Initial meeting with the genetic team.

February

02/06/2023: William's first PCH hearing test, which he passed.
02/10/2023: Long MRI with anesthesia and Blood work. I was pumping at the hospital. William did not wake up well from the anesthesia, which was pretty rough.
02/14/2023: William's first vision test, revealing potential nerve damage in his left eye.
02/27/2023: Started Occupational Therapy at PCH.
02/28/2023: Began Physical Therapy at PCH.

March

April

04/06/2023: William's first EEG for abnormal muscle movements. Praise God the EEG showed no seizure activity, but revealed abnormal sleep patterns. Which made sense, because he did not sleep well.
04/10/2023: Collaboration with AZIEP initiated.

May

05/10/2023: Second successful hearing test for William.
May: William became seriously ill with Croup, resulting in multiple ER visits. Shortly after that we met Dr. Linneman, William's new pediatrician, at a holistic urgent care.
05/26/2023: Follow-up with Genetics, leading to the diagnosis of a specific genetic condition.
05/29/2023: Initial meeting with Dr. Centers.
05/31/2023: First phone consultation to join the Stem Cells waitlist (2-3 years).

June

06/12/2023: Phone consultation with functional neurologist Dr. Bor.
06/05/2023: Consultation with Dr. Amanda Ryskowski in Dr. Preofrock’s office (The Stem Cell doctor). Our hope was to show our face in the office and maybe get in sooner for Stem Cells. That same day the Lord also led us to stop seeing Dr. Centers, an osteopathic doctor, who was not a good fit for us.
06/16/2023: Second vision appointment at PCH.

July

July: William started grabbing toys with his right

hand.

07/10/2023: Doors open for William to undergo stem cells for the first time. Huge Miracle we got in!! God is so good!
07/11/2023: Another neurologist appointment.
July: ER visit due to vomiting caused by a reaction to a new supplement that had been compounded for William
07/18-24/2023: First intensive with Dr. Bor leads to noticeable changes in William’s tone. Huge Praise and a big answer to prayer!
07/27/2023: Start of sessions with Michelle Turner at Movement Lesson.

August/September

08/01/2023: First intensive with Michelle Turner at Movement Lesson.
08/09/2023: First appointment with Physical Medicine & Rehab (PM&R) at PCH.
08/10/2023: Introduction of new vision doctor, Dr. Cassidy, and fitting William for an early intervention stroller/wheelchair.
08/11/2023: Commencement of cranial sacral therapy with Carol Ristau.
09/14/2023 William was sick with another cold

August/September: William starts rolling from belly to back!! But only on his right side.

October/November

10/06/2023: Our first Family trip! My parents took us to Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm.
10/14/2023 William turned one!
10/24/2023: William was fitted for AFO’s with Goal orthotics.
10/25/2023: First PRP session with Dr. Preofrock
10/25/2023: First time in the Hyperbaric chamber. We only completed two and a half dives.
11/28/2023: Arrival of William’s AFO’s.
11/30/2023: Had another appointment with William’s neurologist. She was very pleased with his progress and extended our next appointment to six months. She also said she didn’t have any recommendations at this time, which was a wonderful answer to prayer!
11/30/2023: Introduction of movement specialist Erin Finkelstein with Sound Movement Services.

December

12/05-14/2023: First intensive with Erin, witnessing further changes in William’s tone. It was incredible!!
12/18/2023: Started the process to get William accepted on Long-term Care.

For the Holidays we took two weeks off of appointments

In 2023 we completed over 170 appointments not including several tests, 4 ER visits, and 2 urgent care trips. William was given about 13 diagnoses.