Spending the night in the hospital is not how many 11-year-old girls would want to spend their holiday break from school, but Mikalyn “Mika” Dado didn’t mind. With a well-loved blanket and a cuddly monkey named Georgie, she was planning to watch movies with her mom, enjoy popcorn and milkshakes, and post a few TikTok […] The post Mikalyn has bravely survived 6 brain surgeries – just don’t call her a ‘tough cookie’ appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more

We had a busy morning in the radiology department at Akron Children’s Hospital. The anxiety of watching the ultrasound is a little overwhelming at times. I would like to figure out what’s what. By that time Jordan won’t have ultrasounds any more. Once the fontanel, or soft spot, closes, Jordan will need MRIs. Our meeting […] The post Fluid on brain cause for concern, close monitoring appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more

Meghan Cawley, 10, of Medina, was beaming as brightly as any of the lights on her as she walked the runway in Hollywood. Meghan, who has congenital hydrocephalus, epilepsy and severe scoliosis, was invited to model shoes that make it easier for kids like her who wear ankle braces, technically called ankle foot orthotics (AFOs). […] The post Medina girl shines on Hollywood runway, modeling adaptive footwear appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more

I am so thankful Dr. Stewart wrote a pass for me to leave Akron General for as long as I wanted while I was still admitted. On Thursday, June 16, we made it over in time to attempt one last breastfeed before Jordan’s shunt placement. It was still a little challenging due to him having […] The post Recounting days 4 and 5 of Jordan’s NICU stay appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more

Six months ago, Jonny Milburn was running around with his classmates at Winona United Methodist Preschool without a care in the world. When his preschool teacher Mrs. Jenn noticed his left eye seemed to be turning in every once in a while, the Milburns immediately made an appointment to get it checked out but figured […] The post Cancer is just a word to Salem 5-year-old boy recovering from brain tumor appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more

What a week! We had our doctors’ appointments with my OB, Dr. John Stewart, and pediatric neurosurgeon Roger Hudgins. I was pretty anxious for the ultrasound, wondering if the ventricles have grown and if there was going to be anything new. It’s one of those times that will always stick out in my mind, watching […] The post 3 weeks til’ D-day appeared first on Inside Children's Blog ..read more