Last week we had a follow-up appointment at the pediatric cardiologist for Vivi's heart. She was born with two small holes in her heart. She has a ventricular septal defect (VSD), a hole between the bottom two chambers of the heart, and a patent foramen ovale (PFO), a hole between the upper two chambers of the heart.
When we first got there they had to take all her vitals then it was time for her EKG. Her first appointment was when she was about 2 weeks old and she hated having the EKG done. This time she was an angel! The hardest part was trying to keep her still so it could get an accurate reading of the electrical activity of her heart. The worst part was peeling those super sticky pads off her sweet, delicate skin. Those things hurt!
After her EKG it was time for an echocardiogram, which is just an ultrasound of the heart. I laid on the table with her and fed her a bottle to keep her still. She did so great! Then we met with the doctor and great news... both holes are closing like they should! He said her EKG was totally normal, he could barely see the VSD and the PFO was getting smaller. All good things! We will go back for another check-up in a few months.
In the scheme of things, her minor heart problems are nothing compared to some of the health scares people go through with their babies. It truly makes me realize how blessed we are to have a healthy baby and my heart goes out to all the mommas that are dealing with sicknesses and health problems. We are so very thankful that our baby girl is happy and healthy!
So glad that everything went ok and things are closing like they should! What a doll baby she is! One of my best friends is due next month with a baby girl who has HLHS. I've learned a lot about CHD since she got the diagnosis.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear the holes are healing and that she was a total champ at the doctor appt!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad to hear that she's healing like she should! She's beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts
oh, i know every little thing can be so scary when it comes to your own baby!!! she looks like such a sweet angel!! i am so glad to hear she's growing and doing so great!!! precious thing!
ReplyDeleteOh man I know how scary it is just to go in there! She looks like she did a fabulous jon and I'm so relieved to hear that things are moving in the right direction! Yay Vivi!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to hear Vivian did so well and that her heart conditions are improving! That is so great! She's such a sweet little thing! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that Vivi did so well and you had great news! Jess at Just Jess
ReplyDeleteoh sweet vivi! i'm so glad to hear things are going well with that tiny beautiful heart of hers. what a trooper - all of you!
ReplyDeletexoxo cheshire kat
SO glad to hear the holes are closing up!!!! We thought my husband had a PFO last year and spent numerous days in various hospitals having EKGs, echocardiograms, heart monitors, and bubble studies done and that was scary with my husband, I can't imagine going through any of that with a my baby. She is just adorable! :)
ReplyDeleteSo glad she is healing!
ReplyDeleteIt's always scary when our babies have any health problems, but you are right... we have to keep it all in perspective sometimes. I'm so glad that she is healing up perfectly and maybe allowing Mama to sleep a little easier :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so so glad everything is looking great! I can imagine how scary that must have been. She's such a sweet girl!
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad she's healing well! And I had an EKG done recently and I understand, little girl, ripping off those pads HURTS!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear everything is going well- truly a blessing!!
ReplyDeletexo, Kristina
Such great great news!! YAY!
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear a positive report. I can't imagine how nerve-wracking it is to watch her go through these tests given how much you know about the medical field! Hugs to you all!
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