We're almost a week post heart-cath, and Makenzie has been back to her normal self again. She actually took a couple naps this weekend, nice to know she's normal!
We haven't heard from the surgeon yet, but understand that the plans for mid-October will be fluid, as they may have to change as the procedure progresses. Thanks for thinking of our girl!
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Back at Home!
Makenzie's heart cath. went well, we were done around 9:30 this morning, and stayed around until 4:30 in the afternoon for observation. Her Dr. was able to get some good images of Makenzie's heart, with pressures. We will speak with her new surgeon next week to find out what the plan is for surgery in October.
We're home now, enjoying a movie on the couch. Her first smiles this afternoon were a welcome site - we never quite get used to sending her off, no matter how many times we've done it.
The pictures are from this morning in the pre-op room. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they certainly helped to get her home safe again today.
We're home now, enjoying a movie on the couch. Her first smiles this afternoon were a welcome site - we never quite get used to sending her off, no matter how many times we've done it.
The pictures are from this morning in the pre-op room. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, they certainly helped to get her home safe again today.
Heart Cath Lab
It's a little after 8am, and Makenzie is in the Lab. Her Doctor stated that they will do no work to expand the pulmonary arteries today, the focus is on getting good images for the October procedure.
Makenzie was in good spirits heading to the cath lab, a little bit loopy from the meds, but telling the anesthesiologist about her Wonder Woman costume. Unfortunately, I can't grab this morning's pictures to place on the Blog, we'll try to get some more picks up asap!
Jake and Heidi.
Makenzie was in good spirits heading to the cath lab, a little bit loopy from the meds, but telling the anesthesiologist about her Wonder Woman costume. Unfortunately, I can't grab this morning's pictures to place on the Blog, we'll try to get some more picks up asap!
Jake and Heidi.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
MAKENZIE UPDATE
Makenzie will have to endure yet another heart surgery this fall. We were told shortly after the last procedure that there was a new narrowing in her heart and that the pressure of her right side was becoming too great. Her heart is starting to enlarge. This is not the scenario we had hoped for.
So, on Oct. 13th at 8:00am, we have surgery planned at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. The goal, as far as we know it, is to put in a pulmonary valve, attempt to open the new narrowing in the pulmonary outflow track and maybe attempt once last effort to open the left pulmonary artery. Although we haven’t specifically asked, we can only imagine this will be a very lengthy procedure.
We did get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, who endorsed what the U has done so far. With that, we have decided to stay at the U.
In the time leading up to her surgery and after, we will do our best to keep you informed. However, if you’re wondering, please call. We will try to get back to you as soon as we can. Sometimes, it’s just hard to make all the phone calls and it’s easier when people call us.
We hope and pray that you are all doing well and enjoying yet another change of seasons. Take care and God Bless.
So, on Oct. 13th at 8:00am, we have surgery planned at the University of Minnesota Children’s Hospital. The goal, as far as we know it, is to put in a pulmonary valve, attempt to open the new narrowing in the pulmonary outflow track and maybe attempt once last effort to open the left pulmonary artery. Although we haven’t specifically asked, we can only imagine this will be a very lengthy procedure.
We did get a second opinion at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, who endorsed what the U has done so far. With that, we have decided to stay at the U.
In the time leading up to her surgery and after, we will do our best to keep you informed. However, if you’re wondering, please call. We will try to get back to you as soon as we can. Sometimes, it’s just hard to make all the phone calls and it’s easier when people call us.
We hope and pray that you are all doing well and enjoying yet another change of seasons. Take care and God Bless.
Family Update
We wanted to take a moment to give you an update on the family. Life has been so busy lately and the kids change so quickly, that we thought it was time. please make sure you've deleted the old (MSN) email!
Makenzie has successfully made it through her first couple of weeks of Kindergarten! She did so well getting on the bus the first time, I was so impressed. Mom didn’t do so well seeing her off. At least I didn’t let her see me cry like a baby! Not that her first day of Kindergarten wasn’t enough, it was also her 6th birthday.
Tyler is learning new words all the time. His favorites are ball, big truck, kitty and of course doggie! He got a big boy hair cut over Labor Day weekend and once again, mom cried! He’s doing very well and growing like a weed.
Jake and I have finished a number of home improvement projects in our bedroom, new ceiling fans, new electrical work, remodeled the closet and new carpet. Whew – glad to have that done!
Makenzie has successfully made it through her first couple of weeks of Kindergarten! She did so well getting on the bus the first time, I was so impressed. Mom didn’t do so well seeing her off. At least I didn’t let her see me cry like a baby! Not that her first day of Kindergarten wasn’t enough, it was also her 6th birthday.
Tyler is learning new words all the time. His favorites are ball, big truck, kitty and of course doggie! He got a big boy hair cut over Labor Day weekend and once again, mom cried! He’s doing very well and growing like a weed.
Jake and I have finished a number of home improvement projects in our bedroom, new ceiling fans, new electrical work, remodeled the closet and new carpet. Whew – glad to have that done!
About Our Family
This is a blog for family and friends - we hope to have this up and available for you to be able to keep up with our family, and with Makenzie's health!
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