We are so happy to report GOOD news!! The hole in Liam's heart has started to close, going from "moderate" to "small" in the past 2 months. His coarc repair continues to hold steady, and the narrow area in his aortic arch that they have been monitoring has widened. The bicuspid valve is functioning just fine for now, and the small area of his heart that they have been watching (subaortic something or other) is continuing to grow. The gradients looked good, and the pressures in his lungs were good. His blood pressures on all four extremeties were fine. So, all things considered, things are looking fantastic in his heart for the time being. We don't have to see the cardiologist again until March '08.
The only concern Dr. Liske expressed was the low weight gain. We go for another swallow study next Wednesday. It sure would be nice to be able to feed Liam like healthy babies are fed!!
Please pray that Liam is not aspirating any more when they do the swallow study next week, and don't forget to send up many, many prayers of thanks and praise to God for the healing we've seen in Liam's heart so far!
Happy Halloween! We'll post our pumpkin patch photos and pics from Halloween ASAP...
In Christ,
Bill and Lisa
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YAY! I'm so happy for the wonderful news you got at the appointment! Here's hoping the swallow study shows no more aspiration! :) Take care, Candace
Yea! Terrific news on the heart results. That all sounds so positive. And you do too. I know this road has been incredibly long, but hold on to hope that when he gets strong enough to feed, he will make such great strides.
Karen
Bill and Lisa,
Things are falling into place on His time, continued prayers for Liam.
Amy Beisel and Co.
Wonderful news! We'll be praying for another positive report on Wednesday.
Ali and Cameron
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