Ethan had good appointments this week. His heart and lungs are looking good. His weight gain is much slower than we would like, but coming along. He is a whole 9 pounds 3 ounces. Next Wednesday he will have a cardiac catheterization. They will check the pressures in his heart and lungs, and get a closer look at his shunt. The results of that will determine his next surgery date. Tentatively it will be the end of May. But a final date will be set after the cath.
At the ENT appointment it was determined that Ethan's right vocal chord has complete movement. The left one is still not moving much. But he can do fine with just one vocal chord. (Remeber his chords were paralyzed after the last surgery). The ENT doctor has agreed to let Ethan do a trial period while he is in the hospital next week to see if he can do without the trache. Keep your fingers crossed!!!
Ethan is a great baby. The smiles are coming a little more frequently. He sleeps well at night, however he has decided he likes to be held ALL day. He deserves it! But getting housework done is next to impossible. Thankfully a few friends and family have come over to just hold and rock him for me. It helps me get caught up!
Thanks for your continued love and support. . .
Greg and Heidi
4 comments:
great news!
um, can i come over and rock him? that sounds so relaxing when i'm not looking at my own house and kids that need tending. i promise to sanitize.
Who wouldn't love the chance to hold and rock Ethan?!! It is tough not being able to get things done, but it'll happen. Glad one vocal chord is coming around. We will pray for success and an excellent Heart Cath.
Hi Heidi! We just got home from London's heart cath today!! It was a piece of cake compared to her surgery. But, it's always nerve wrecking! Ethan will do great! London may have her 2nd surgery at the end of May, too. We may be in the unit at the same time as you! I'm thinking of Ethan and your family! I hope things go great at his heart cath!
Enjoy those smiles, they are precious! Kate smiles occasionally and coos randomly. It's so different than it was with Maren, but I will take it! :) Glad he is doing so well!
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