Is anyone else already dealing with special needs or serious health issues with their LO?
I've posted about this a couple of times before and right after DD was born. She had an arrythmia from 40 weeks on. We were told it would likely clear up on its own within a few days of her being born. It didn't. Now that we've gone to a pediatric cardiologist we know that she has a hole in her heart (called an Atrial Septal Defect) which will hopefully clear up on its own, but if it doesn't we're looking at open heart surgery. She also has Premature Ventrical Contractions (which create the arrhythmia we hear). Hopefully she'll outgrow those too. For the moment, we're not medicating for them, but we go on Tuesday for another EKG to make sure that she doesn't need meds.
This is really scary for me. Its not really affecting her on a day-to-day basis at this point, but still. My baby could have open heart surgery, you know? ...or worse.
We're not the type to cosleep longer than we have to, but both DH and I have said that there's no way she's moving out of our room for a while.
Anyway, is anyone else dealing with any type of medical issues already? Care to commiserate? It really does put a damper on the babymoon.
I've posted about this a couple of times before and right after DD was born. She had an arrythmia from 40 weeks on. We were told it would likely clear up on its own within a few days of her being born. It didn't. Now that we've gone to a pediatric cardiologist we know that she has a hole in her heart (called an Atrial Septal Defect) which will hopefully clear up on its own, but if it doesn't we're looking at open heart surgery. She also has Premature Ventrical Contractions (which create the arrhythmia we hear). Hopefully she'll outgrow those too. For the moment, we're not medicating for them, but we go on Tuesday for another EKG to make sure that she doesn't need meds.
This is really scary for me. Its not really affecting her on a day-to-day basis at this point, but still. My baby could have open heart surgery, you know? ...or worse.
We're not the type to cosleep longer than we have to, but both DH and I have said that there's no way she's moving out of our room for a while.
Anyway, is anyone else dealing with any type of medical issues already? Care to commiserate? It really does put a damper on the babymoon.
Oh Honey, that must be so utterly terrifying. Talk about not getting any sleep...you must just be beside yourself. I am sorry I dont remember reading this before hand...it's awful news. I will be sending you and your LO lots of strengthening vibes and positive energy. I am so sorry you are facing this.
s mama if it is okay I would love to add your Dd in my churches prayer group please let me know. I will not be able to add her until next saturday as we are leaving tomorrow for vacation. much love to you and your baby 
that everything will fix itself.
So, yes, prayers and good, heathy vibes are more than appreciated.
