So, as it turns out, Lilly also has a section of her aorta that is narrower than it should be. This is called a coarctation of the aorta. This also needs to be fixed surgically. We found out about this new issue at Lilly's last cardiologist appointment and I feel like they're just going to … Continue reading Tomorrow
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Surgery
My baby needs surgery. As hard as we've tried to get her to eat more with medication, and increased calories in her formula, she still isn't gaining enough weight. My husband and I met with the surgeon the other day and he walked us through the procedure. Basically, they are going to patch up the … Continue reading Surgery
New Challenges and New Thrills
Lilly had her follow-up with the cardiologist the other day and, we found out that she still hasn't been gaining enough weight 😦 She did gain some and is now a little over 9 pounds, but the doctor said it was only acceptable and not ideal. Lilly is now on a second medication that is … Continue reading New Challenges and New Thrills
Ventricular Septal Defect
When Lilly was first born, the pediatrician that came to check her out the next day heard a murmur. The murmur seemed to be gone a few days later so we weren't worried. At Lilly's 2 month appointment, her pediatrician heard the murmur again so, we were referred to a pediatric cardiologist to look into … Continue reading Ventricular Septal Defect
