Wednesday, May 11, 2011

Cardiologist visit May 9, 2011


Joshua went back to Cincinnati Children's on Monday. He did so good! He was very alert and active that day. He's usually such a little sleeper.

He had an EGK done and he vitals were taken. He's up to 10lbs. He's gained a little over 2lbs. since his last visit. Very good news since he's been breastfeeding like a champ now for a few weeks! Very happy Mommy here :) I was not enjoying the pumping and supplementing. Anyway, during his EGK, he rolled over for the first and second time. I haven't seen it since.

His doctor came in and listened to him. She also had a resident and she also listened to Joshua. He screamed during it. He did not like the cold stethoscope!

She said she wants to see him back in June. She wants to confirm what she thinks she is hearing. She either thinks that the hole is closing up or his body is compensating to keep the pressure regulated.

So we have him schedule to go back in late June. If the echo comes back good next month, we can start spacing out the visits. Praising the Lord that surgery doesn't seem to be in the future for our little guy!

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Cardiologist visit April, 11, 2011

I got behind with posting, but this is the post from my family blog....

Joshua went back to the Heart Clinic April 11. He's doing good, but still at this point, it's still a wait and see. His doctor said symptoms usually appear around 6-8 weeks. That's right where we are now. He's still small at 7lbs, but he is gaining. He goes back in May for another visit.