So here's the scoop: The doctors are very concerned but optimistic. Your aorta is very tiny and your left ventricle is severely tiny as well. They said it is going to take a lot to fix you up but they feel like they can do it. Basically, we are just gonna hope and pray that things go well. I mean, afterall, if they didn't think you would make it, they'd tell us right?
Things I have to remember to ask: What size is your aorta in millimeters? Do they think your septum is intact? Hmmmm...I'm gonna add to that list, I know. There were other things but I will have to look at my Facebook again and see what the other Heart Mommys asked.
They say you weigh 1 pound 15 ounces. That puts you in the 27th percentile for weight. I was hoping for a chunker. It looks like we might not get that seeing as how you only have a 2 vessel cord. But the doctors didn't seem too worried about it and it apparently doesn't have any effect on your prognosis.
Mommy is adamant about making sure you get breastmilk. I sucked at pumping for Z-Man. But hopefully, I make enough this time for you. If not, I asked the neonatologist if I could get my own donor milk. She told me no. I'm doing it anyway. I do not want you having formula. Breastmilk, even from another mother, is better than formula. I'll have to discuss this with the lactation consultant.
You got tons of people praying for you Luka. You can make it. I know it!
Meemaw had her pup Diesel at the vet yesterday. Well, Roscoe AND Diesel. Roscoe has bronchitis. Diesel has cancer. Diesel is a wonderful doggy. It's really sad that he's so sick. I like that big old dog a bunch. :(
Your brothers...Man are they ridiculous. I remember when I was a kid, I couldn't WAIT to wake up and go outside. I see little kids running around outside at 7-8am until 10-11pm around here...But Ashton...He just wants to sleep. Really dude? Wake up and enjoy life! Zephyr, as much as I love him, he's driving me nuts with his obsession with everyone needing to wear shoes all the time. Makes me wonder what you'll be like as a toddler and as a 10 year old. :) Betcha you'll drive me just as crazy as your brothers. In all seriousness, I really love my boys so so much. Being made insane is just part of being a parent. :)
Enclosed is a picture of your face (kinda). You kept shoving your face into the placenta and kept putting your hand over your face. Silly baby. Oh, and you look so much like your brother Z. :) I think that's neat!
Love you bunches!!!
Mommy
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