It's hard to look back at pictures or videos of our son Dakota as a baby and not think about how he was fighting a battle we didn't even know was possible then. Pediatric stroke was not a diagnosis that was ever mentioned to us at any of his doctor's visits or therapy sessions.
The first time we ever heard that term, our son was 5 and a half years old. His symptoms just didn't raise the right flags and his stroke, that most likely occurred in utero and went undiagnosed for years. A seizure led to the test that revealed his stroke. It was hard to comprehend that he could have had this happen and yet here he was right in front of us doing things we would not have thought possible for anyone with this diagnosis.
He is such an amazing and sweet person. He always works hard to overcome his struggles. He is always brave about having tests done and never complains about taking his medicine. We are so very grateful for him every day, and although he is still a brave warrior fiercely fighting this battle we are now better armed to help him along the way.
The first time we ever heard that term, our son was 5 and a half years old. His symptoms just didn't raise the right flags and his stroke, that most likely occurred in utero and went undiagnosed for years. A seizure led to the test that revealed his stroke. It was hard to comprehend that he could have had this happen and yet here he was right in front of us doing things we would not have thought possible for anyone with this diagnosis.
He is such an amazing and sweet person. He always works hard to overcome his struggles. He is always brave about having tests done and never complains about taking his medicine. We are so very grateful for him every day, and although he is still a brave warrior fiercely fighting this battle we are now better armed to help him along the way.
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