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I am an adoptive parent and have worked with children with both shunts and macrocephaly. You've gotten some good information so far. But it could be minor to something severe, so just get the tests done ASAP.
Meanwhile, if it hasn't already been done by your doctor, get a prescription and a recommendation for a physical therapist to evaluate your child, and also potentially an occupational therapist while your at it. Choose a therapist who works with children your age. Then, you might want to go on-line and look up your states Early Intervention Program and learn about that. They also can give you advice and recommendations. All states have one, but they very widely from state to state.
I'm not a medical professional, but the only children I've seen be diagnosed with hydrocephalus and needing a VP shunt were diagnosed at birth or after a traumatic brain injury. Make sure that your pediatrician has lots of experience in dealing with special needs children if this is the case. Hopefully, it will just be macrocephaly with a gross motor delay or something like that.
Amy
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