Off the Hook....So to Speak

There was a preponderance of good news today, (of somewhat unequal significance). To start, we got the official word that Jack is "untethered." That is to say, his spinal cord is not tethered to his back. As some of you have been lucky enough to see, there is a dimple at the base of Jack's back, which in some cases can be a sign of a "tethered cord," or a spinal cord that is attached to the skin. Not a huge deal, if true (although it does require the services of a neurosurgeon), but a relief nonetheless that it is not the case. Now Jack just has to worry about what to tell the therapist about his dimpled butt.
Of less significance, but a source of considerable excitement at the Boyd household, Jack's umbilical cord fell off. Which is awesome, because that thing was gross. We feel like we can say that now that it's gone. Good riddance.
More pictures will be on his photo site shortly. Check back as often as possible....