I'm starting to become really concerned about my 17 week old baby son. He was born at 37 weeks after an easy pregnancy and uncomplicated labour. No issues at birth were noted and we were discharged the same day.
I noticed some sustained ankle clonus at 4 weeks which prompted a referral to
Paediatric neurology. She was reassured to see by that point the clonus had reduced massively but she did note some intermittent high tone in DS's legs when held in certain positions. For example if you hold him up under his arms his back arches a bit and his legs stiffen. After a short period of time he can sort of break through this posture and will start kicking his legs about. When he cries he goes very stiff and feels like he is pulling away from me. She has ordered an MRI which we're waiting on a date for.
As an aside my first DS was absolutely identical to this (although didn't have clonus) and he grew out of it at 6 months. My first DS was however much more advanced with his milestones but then again he was born at 42 weeks.
I've sadly become obsessed with my new babies development and I feel he is showing some real delays now. He doesn't bring his hands together when on his back (only when on bouncy chair etc), doesn't laugh and makes no attempt at rolling. I know these are all CP red flags.
More positively his head control is pretty good, can raise his head well when on his tummy and only has slight head lag. He smiles, coos and reaches/bats toys above him when on his back. He is a great feeder and very alert/engaged with the world.
I'm just so sad and confused about all this.