This blog tracks the progress and setbacks of a child with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome. Jacob and his twin sister were born on February 8, 2011. His sister was born with a normal heart.
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Sunday, July 29, 2012
Doctors' visit
On Friday we visited with both doctors Better and Lazare. I am proud to say that both of them were absolutely shocked when they saw Jacob. They were totally caught off guard that his hair is almost totally blonde and that he looks so plump. They hadn't seen Jacob in three months and were pleased with his apparent progress. Jacob was not very happy with the idea of going for a doctors visit. I as soon as we opened the door to the building he started screaming his head off. He screamed continuously for an hour and a half. I'm sorry to say that he doesn't care for medical staff types at this age. I wonder what he remembers about the first half of his life and the lengthy hospital stays. Anyhow, we eventually got some readable ultrasound results after he passed out from all of the screaming. Dr. Better said that his heart was beating quite strongly and would no longer require the Digoxin. One less medicine is great. He is still on baby aspirin and Enalipril though.
The next visit was with Dr. Lazare. Since we no longer use the feeding tube and pump we were hoping to get the GI port removed. She felt that it should stay for a few more months just in case. Both doctors are pleased with his progress and that makes me feel a whole lot better.
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