Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Cardiology

Thank you for your prayers, BJ has a (upper limits of ) normal sized heart that is strong and healthy!  The cardiologist we met with today looked over his x-ray, did an EKG, thorough exam, echocardiogram (ultrasound of his heart), and declared his heart to be healthy.  He did not laugh and say we didn't need to be there, and thought it reasonable to investigate given BJ's lung history.  Additionally, he did not detect any leaky valves or small holes in his heart.  BJ did a great job listening, sitting still, and chilling while they checked him out.  Anika, however, in true little sister form was disappointed they didn't do an EKG ("stickers, Mommy, stickers") or echo ("lay down, Mommy, shirt off") on her.  However, the nice part about a peds office is that they are used to typical 2 year old behavior.  Next week, GI.  Thanks again for your support and prayers.  Specifically, I would pray for wisdom on the part of BJ's doctors, answers, and avoiding a surgery to fix his GI system.  Also, patience and peace Brandon and me even if there are no answers.  We would love to get to the bottom of these issues and know how best to help him.  Thanks to everyone.

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