Cal's Blog: http://www.heartwarriorcal.
Cal's Story:
My pregnancy with Cal always checked out well and on February 16th, our bundle
of joy arrived. We were sent home two days later with a perfect baby boy.
Although, things never seemed to add up. I made excuses at first, thinking it
was due to the fact he was a week early. Thinking maybe because he was slightly
jaundice. I worried myself sick since he slept ALL the time and his heart was
always beating rapidly. One day he wouldn't eat, so I finally made the call. Our
Pediatrician then directed us to go straight to the Emergancy Room. Again,
everything checked out well and we were sent home. I made an appt. with a
Cardiologist just to be sure. That was the day our world was changed forever.
Cal's diagnosis: ASD and VSD. The VSD was so close to his aortic valve that it
prolasped the valve and regurgitation started. The valve was becoming
permanantly damaged so he under went open heart surgery at 5 months of age to
repair the holes in hopes the valve would self-correct. Currently his mitral and
tricuspid valves leak along with his aortic valve. As long as the leakage
doesn't get worse he will be monitored yearly. His aorta is enlarged and is also
being monitored. There is always a chance for future procedures but we are
keeping our spirits up! He is the most amazing, inspiring, and strongest man I
have ever met He absolutely melts my heart. I can't wait to see what the future
holds for him.
- Cheryl Smith
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