Thanks mark,

I didnt think you were scaremongering me, finding out that my beautiful baby may not survive past birth was the most scariest thing i have heard.

He definitely said that the shunt can last for life, he did tell us all the reasons why it may not too. He said for some reason that around the age of 11 is a time when some need to be replaced due to the child taking a big stretch in height.

Thankfully we have gotten over the first year rejection, but i think i will write a letter into his clinic to get clarification. I know he cant guarantee that orlaith may not need anymore surgery but he was definitely optimistic that she may not.

Gillian