MUSC visit…

Mel, Mary Clare and I went to MUSC for a clinic visit yesterday, and although we heard good news about her health, we also realized that surgery is just around the corner. She is a whopping 12 lbs 8 oz and her blood pressures are good, however, her oxyen levels have dropped to the high 70’s. High 70’s is still okay for a heart baby, but this is a good indicator that the second surgery is quickly approaching and needed.

Her heart catherization was originally scheduled for November 13, but because her shunt is getting tight,her O2 levels have dropped and her aorta has narrowed, Dr. Forbes wants to definitely bump that up. We’ll find out the exact date on Monday. After the catherization, we’ll have a better idea of exactly what is going on in her little heart and when the surgery needs to be and, if necessary, do a bit of “repair” work. (possibly ballooning the aorta)

It all sounds a little scary, especially knowing surgery may be much sooner than we anticipated, but she looks great and is doing well. It’s easy to stay positive when you see Mary Clare and those chubby cheeks grinning so often. We know that her life depends on these surgeries, so we are just trusting God and the skill of the doctors to get us all through this.