Two years ago today, Ethan was admitted to Children's Mercy South with RSV and we spent 5 nights in the hospital. We went home and then were back in the hospital two days later for his second heart cath and balloon (unrelated to the RSV) to rewiden his aortic artery because it had renarrowed for a second time since surgery. His aortic valve was also ballooned. What a difference two years can make and I am so grateful to God that it has been a positive difference.
Ethan's next cardiologist appointment is Feb 25th. Six months sure went by fast. He will have all the regular heart tests. Please be praying that his heart looks good and that he will cooperate with the doctor, echo tech and nurses. I am not too concerend right now, but as the date gets closer, I will start to worry about it more.
Just this past week, I was outside watching Isaac and Ethan play and they wanted to show me how fast they could run. Isaac went first and I cheered him on and praised him for running so fast. Then it was Ethan's turn and he gets ready and looks back at me to make sure that I am watching and says, "watch me, mommy, watch me!" And then he takes off and goes as fast as his little lets will let him. I get tears in my eyes often as I watch him play because it is a miracle that he can run around and be a normal 2 year old little boy. He is my constant grace reminder.
Thanks for continuing to check in on our family!
February is "American Heart Month"
Please go to this link to sign a petition to raise awareness about congenital heart defects! Ethan would not have lived if it wasn't for the research and technology that we have available today. And his future is dependent on continued research. Thanks so much and Happy Valentine's Day!
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/media-awareness-for-chd.html
http://www.gopetition.com/petitions/media-awareness-for-chd.html
happy new year
2007 began with cardiologist visits every 6 to 8 weeks, then a third heart cath, then a second heart surgery. The year continued with a great finish to Kindergarten, a relaxing summer, a new pregnancy and a broken collar bone. It ends with rejoicing that Abigail and Isaac know that Jesus lives in their hearts, Ethan is the healthiest ever, and our family will soon become a family of six! I pray that in 2008, God will continue to grow us and stretch us to be more like Him and that our children will see that living for Him is the most important thing ever. Hope you had a wonderful Christmas. Happy New Year!
two years ago today...
...Ethan had open heart surgery! The surgeon sawed through his sternum, stopped his heart, sliced open his aortic artery and sewed in a patch to make the artery wider. Miraculously, his heart started back up, his sternum was wired together, and staples were put in his chest to close the incision. He was 13 days old. Five days later, we took him home. It was such a scary time and I am so thankful that it is behind us.
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