So, yesterday was the one year follow-up appointment. This appointment has been in the back (and sometimes the front) of my mind for the past 10 months. I often wondered if these defects were getting worse instead of better. I wondered if he would end up needing surgery. I wondered if these heart issues were contributing to his slow weight gain.
With a healthy dose of anxiety, we arrive at Boston Children's Hospital for an EKG and sedated echocardiogram. The doctor came in and explained (again - since I hadn't paid attention the first time) what defects were initially detected....a VSD and a PDA. She then took a good long listen to Brennan's heart, looked at me with a bit of surprise and said that she didn't hear ANY murmurs (or whatever else she was listening for). From this, she concluded that the echocardiogram would probably not be necessary. She called in the chief of pediatric cardiology who also had a good long listen to Brennan's heart and said "It sounds PERFECT." Could more beautiful words have ever been spoken??? It was the best news possible. Brennan was pretty happy with the news, too and smiled at every doctor, nurse and assistant that came into his room. What a perfect day!
14 comments:
Oh Brennan you are so cute. You are a lucky little guy. I am glad you are healthy.
What wonderful news! What a cutie pie you have!
such GREAT news! so happy Brennan's heart is PERFECT :)
You are so lucky to live so close the the BEST surgeon in the USA. I am glad all is well with Brennan's heart. Big sigh of relief.
YAY!!! I love those words for you. Such good news, I am so happy to hear that.
Congratulations!!! This is wonderful news. And might I add...what a handsome little boy...ADORABLE!!
It's fabulous news about my dear little guy. Am sure he won over the hearts of everyone with that smile and adorable gown.
He is DELICIOUS! I can't wait to see you all next weekend.
XOXO,
Aunt Shauna
YAY!! We <3 healthy hearts. :-)
That's the BEST news!!! Yeah Brennan!!!!!!
Happy Belated Birthday Brennan! May the next year continue to bring health and fun !~!~! You are just so darned cute!
Awwww, tears of joy on this end. I know the anxious feeling of waiting to hear bad news and then getting GOOD NEWS in return. Hurray! You've crossed a major hurdle, hopefully never to return. Yes, I hope to meet you in Sacto this summer. :-)
PS: i'm going to add your blog to my list... :-)
YAHOO!!!!
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