Peds - Mylah had her 6 month check up today with her Pediatrician. She unfortunately only gained 12 oz in almost 2 months. He said to just nurse her more and they will check where she is in three months. She grew an inch as well. She finished her visit with three shots and won't have more until she's a year old.
With such a low weight gain and the fact that we've noticed she is sleeping more and is awake only for a couple hours between naps, we were concerned. So off to the Cardiologist we went.
Cards - We had Mylah's EKG done and then went to have her ECHO done. Dr. Thomas tried to get as good of pictures as he could, but she was tired and wiggly. Her oxygen saturation was between 75% and 77% and his cut off for her is 75%. He was concerned enough to discuss her with the surgeon and they decided to be on the safe side they want to do her surgery next week. Next week?!!! I was shocked.
When asked if that was ok, I fought back tears, and said I didn't want to do it, but knew it was best.
So come Monday, she will go in to have a heart cath done. This will give the doctors and surgeons the images and results they need to properly repair her heart.
If they decide all is well, they will proceed and do her full repair that Wed.
I can't believe how fast it all happened and realized that everything worked out as it should have.
We originally were supposed to bring her in on April 2nd, the day after Neil's emergency appendix surgery. If we had, and they wanted to schedule the next week, it would have been the week of my sister's wedding. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for knowing our family and doing things on His terms and time. It benefited all of us. We are so blessed.
As scary as this all is, she is in the best hands. His hands. And in praying tonight, I thanked Him for the skilled doctors and nurses. They are truly miracle workers.
Please keep her in your prayers. She's going to need them! Thank you all so much for the love and support. Check back here often for updates and progress. Her recovery will be longer and slower this time around, and I will do my best to keep blogging!
- Lara
With such a low weight gain and the fact that we've noticed she is sleeping more and is awake only for a couple hours between naps, we were concerned. So off to the Cardiologist we went.
Cards - We had Mylah's EKG done and then went to have her ECHO done. Dr. Thomas tried to get as good of pictures as he could, but she was tired and wiggly. Her oxygen saturation was between 75% and 77% and his cut off for her is 75%. He was concerned enough to discuss her with the surgeon and they decided to be on the safe side they want to do her surgery next week. Next week?!!! I was shocked.
When asked if that was ok, I fought back tears, and said I didn't want to do it, but knew it was best.
So come Monday, she will go in to have a heart cath done. This will give the doctors and surgeons the images and results they need to properly repair her heart.
If they decide all is well, they will proceed and do her full repair that Wed.
I can't believe how fast it all happened and realized that everything worked out as it should have.
We originally were supposed to bring her in on April 2nd, the day after Neil's emergency appendix surgery. If we had, and they wanted to schedule the next week, it would have been the week of my sister's wedding. I am so thankful to my Heavenly Father for knowing our family and doing things on His terms and time. It benefited all of us. We are so blessed.
As scary as this all is, she is in the best hands. His hands. And in praying tonight, I thanked Him for the skilled doctors and nurses. They are truly miracle workers.
Please keep her in your prayers. She's going to need them! Thank you all so much for the love and support. Check back here often for updates and progress. Her recovery will be longer and slower this time around, and I will do my best to keep blogging!
- Lara
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