Tomorrow May 26, 2011 will be Taevin's one year anniversary since his Open Heart Surgery (OHS) to repair his broken heart. (Truncus Arteriosus, ASD, VSD)
I was sitting hear thinking about that day and all he has gone through. Looking back at my posts from his birth to coming home I am overwhelmed by all the emotions that come flooding back. Not only the thoughts and emotions from having to watch my sweet baby deal with so much but also all the wonderful friends and family that were there with us each step of the way offering words of support, prayers, calls and so much love. We are truly blessed to have these great people in our lives! Thank you!
Here is Taevin just hours after his surgery.
Only 13 days old.
One year later......
He is doing amazing! His heart is strong and healthy. The cardiologist doesn't think he will need another surgery for several more years. (they told us 3 to 5 years at his first appointment) The only concern at his 1 year check was that the blood vessel leading into his left lung is a bit small and restricts blood flow to that lung. They are keeping a close eye on it and if the vessel has not grown adequately in the next 5 months then they will have to preform a Catheterization procedure and either insert a stent or use a balloon to enlarge it.
Taevin is such a strong happy little man and can alway bring a smile to my face. I really am blessed to be his mother.
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