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2 weeks before he was born ~ we did not know of his defect until he was 4 days old
4lbs 1oz ~ born at 32 weeks
"Unifocalization" ~ 9 hours by Dr. Frank Hanley
Chest was open for 4 days ~ hence the gauze on top
Still on a ventilator (remained on vent for another few weeks)
Mask would assist him to breathe in and out
Waiting for the surgery team to take him off
And still he smiles...
Happy day ~ Look no oxygen!
So much to be thankful for!
One boy's long road to recovery. Matthew was born two months premature with a rare fourfold heart defect known as Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia and MAPCA's, and Ventricular Septal Defect. He's had two open heart surgeries and will need additional heart surgeries in the future. To appreciate the absolute miracle of this "3 plus million dollar boy", you'd need to look into the "Archives" beginning after his first 9 hr open heart surgery at Stanford, August 2005.
First picture
2 weeks before he was born ~ we did not know of his defect until he was 4 days old
Day of birth ~ May 10th, 2005
4lbs 1oz ~ born at 32 weeks
Day of first surgery ~ July "05
"Unifocalization" ~ 9 hours by Dr. Frank Hanley
After first surgery
Chest was open for 4 days ~ hence the gauze on top
Chest was just closed
Still on a ventilator (remained on vent for another few weeks)
BiPap mask
Mask would assist him to breathe in and out
Getting ready for second surgery
Waiting for the surgery team to take him off
After second surgery
And still he smiles...
Leaving Stanford after second surgery
Happy day ~ Look no oxygen!
Happy Days
So much to be thankful for!
To view more pictures of Matthew while at Stanford, you can expand the year of 2005 by first clicking on the arrow, then the month. He was at Stanford from July thru September of 2005. Matthew was transferred back to Sunrise hospital where he stayed until the end of October 2005.
His second open heart surgery at Stanford was March 16th of 2006.
We've been told he'll need a conduit change, on average, every three years. We are hoping technology will be on our side.
He's our amazing little soldier boy. Our miracle.
His second open heart surgery at Stanford was March 16th of 2006.
We've been told he'll need a conduit change, on average, every three years. We are hoping technology will be on our side.
He's our amazing little soldier boy. Our miracle.
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- We've recently had several requests to link Matthe...
- After his bath, Matthew and I enjoyed some cuddle ...
- When Matthew is in such a good mood it is hard to ...
- Last weekend we traveled to California for Grandma...
- ...Meets girl? (Played by the beautiful Ali Hazelw...
- It makes for great pictures. But, would there be m...
- Here Ali looks as if she wants to massage Matthew'...
- ...Turned into a full on hair-pull. Ali grabbed an...
- When all the adults ran over to intervene on Matth...
- Summer, the Hazelwood's loyal companion, came over...
- Matthew was enamored with all of Ali's toys. There...
- "What? You want me to share? With a girl?"
- Matthew was recently featured on professor Elizabe...
- A friend from Stanford posted this on her carepage...
- This morning Matthew took the time to "stretch out...
- Matthew is very close to being able to pull himsel...
- After all that hard work, Matthew needed a little ...
- Once recharged, Matthew was ready for some push-ups.
- When bedtime came, Matthew was still ready to play...
- "Peek-A-Boo"
- "I see you."
- Matthew was reaching for the camera as if to say, ...
- When Terri makes a "roar" sound, Matthew belts out...
- Today, our "Man about Town" attended Luke Daynes' ...
- While steadying themselves at the coffee table, Ma...
- Luke couldn't wait to show Matthew the features on...
- Luke was also born with a heart defect. We met the...
- While Matthew still doesn't crawl or walk, he has ...
- Hey little Mister, the song says, "With a knick-kn...
- In the end Matthew picked the newest and most inte...
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5 comments:
Matthew will never be able to get away with any kind of mischief with "those" facial expressions of his. He loves to play with his buddy Quixa who is so unsuspecting of any mischief in the planning. LOL love you sweet baby
He is so darn cute and such a big boy. I got the surprise of my life on Saturday when my sister had a 65th birthday party for me and the "guest of honor" was Matthew Michael King. He brought along his Mom and Dad also. They were out of site in the back yard and I walked out there I couldn't believe my eyes. It was the best birthday present I could have asked for.
Leo took some pictures and hopefully Michael will be able to put some on the blog. They are just kind of a roaming view of the whole family, instead of some posed family shots.
Then we went to breakfast on Sunday with Johnny, Cheryl and Aly and I got to hold Matthew the whole time. It wasn't hard to choose between a waffle or our little hero. Who needs food when you are being entertained by such a little doll.
He showed off big time. I'm sure Grandma Wright can attest to that. I'm thinking maybe she taught him some of the cute things he does.
Love, Grandma Sue
Hi, my name is Julia and I found your blog through Wisdom Heart's blog. Our son was born with TGA and corrected at 2 weeks of age. I enjoy meeting new heart families and reading about the amazing courage of these kids. Your son looks amazing! :) You are welcome to stop by my blog if you like (just fun stuff with some update on my son, and other), his story is on my side bar. I would love to link to your blog in my heart kids link section if that would be okay.
What an amazing story you have shared here of your son! My name is Sarah and I found your blog link on Miles Suggs blog. My son was born with Tetralogy of Fallot and is now 2 1/2 years old. These heart kids are so amazing! I also keep a blog and would love to link yours to mine, if that is okay let me know. evanbraveheart.blogspot.com
Thanks,
Sarah - Mommy to Evan
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