When we got home from the hospital, he stayed on an oxygen and a machine that continued to show us his levels, heart rate, and BP. It was only about 2 weeks he had to be on it. He started off going to the cardiologist once a week, it slowly has went down to only every 4 months now. We have only had 1 scare, the cardiologist noticed his heart wasn't squeezing as hard as it should. They went in and checked it and all was good. He was only 4 pounds when they did the surgery, his heart was as small as a walnut, just imagine how small his coronary arteries were. Its unbelievable the miracles that were worked and a continued to be at work. He finished his last session of therapy just before his birthday. His chest is nice and healed, just a small white line through the center and where the chest tubes were. He goes every month during the flu season to get shots so he doesn't get RSV. The last of those for this year is next month. His 1 year mark for his open heart surgery is this Tuesday. To celebrate I went to the hospital and met with the surgeon and gave him this picture:
We have so much to celebrate and be thankful for. Since his birth my perception on daily life has changed. Thank God for opening my eyes.
I will sing of Your power, I will sing aloud of your mercy,
For you have been my defense and refuge in the day of my trouble.
Psalm 59:16
Love you back ;) smooches!
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