Stephen had a cardiology appointment on Monday and he is looking GREAT!!! They did chest x-rays and an EKG and the doctor just kept commenting on how great he looks and how well he is doing. He was impressed with the rolls on his thighs...Stephen is now over 12 1/2 pounds! The next step is a cardiac catheterization scheduled June 29th. He will be fully sedated and intubated for the 2-3 hour procedure and he should be able to go home that night. The cath lab will help determine the second surgery date which they are now looking at it being sometime in mid-late August. Just the thought of it brings tears to eyes so I do what I got to do and not think about it. Its hard to think that in 2 short months we will have to live through it all again.
On a brighter note we did let the kids hold Stephen and have some cute pictures to share. We are back to being a bit more cautious but it felt good to let him be in their arms. It was nice that they got to have that special bonding time and it sure brought Joe and I great joy watching.
Please continue to pray for Stephens heart and that our family would remain healthy. We know there have been some illnesses going around and would sure would love to protect him form them...thanks!!!
He is such a chunky baby!!! I LOVE it!!! And these pictures brought tears to my eyes. What a special family you have. It almost makes me want to have four kids...don't tell Chris.
ReplyDeleteSo special. We'll be praying for healthy Russells.
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