One Week On

Liam had his surgical follow up yesterday with Dr. Jonas' team. They ran an EKG, blood tests and took a chest XRay. All tests were very positive which was music to our ears. What's more, Liam's steri strips were removed from his incision which is healing very nicely. One week on it is nice to continue the streak of doctor's visits resulting in positive news. It seems that right from birth, we heard unexpected news from doctors. First there was the diagnosis of Trisomy 21. Then there was the congenital heart defect. Then there was the congestive heart failure that was a result of the heart defect. While the cardiologists told us that progressing deeper and deeper into congestive heart failure was actual beneficial for Liam and that children who were in CHF fared better after surgery, it was still a tough pill to swallow.

Then came surgery. Surgery was flawless and quick. Recovery progressed without hickups. As you all read, tubes were removed one by one, but nothing was reinserted. Then, after extubation Liam was discharged from the ICU within two days, then from the hospital in two days more. One week on from his return home, things are looking up. Lauren and I are finally beginning to expect that the doctors will give us favorable news about our son - but just barely. We are very happy that he is doing well, sucking down bottles like a champ, and doing all the things that two month-old babies do. We look forward to having more good news to report in the coming weeks as Liam goes to more follow-up appointments.