Though not quite tall enough to straddle the seat, Matthew likes to day dream of long drives on the open road whenever he's on his bicycle.
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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.
3 comments:
This is one tough and sweet little boy. I can't determine which of the wonderful close-ups to use for my family gallory. When Matthew comes over to our home, he goes straight for the picture of his dad on the end table.
Macklan Riddle passed on to Matthew the cutest little bike I have ever seen. It is perfect for our little 2 year old Magoo, as you can see.
Matthew has so much fun out on their huge shaded patio. It has toys, puddles and mom and dad exercising. All this little sport needs for a good time. Every now and then, I show up and give him a chance to show off for me. He is sooooo cute!
Matthew spent the afternoon at my house yesterday. Needless-to-say, he kept both mom and I running along after him. He is facinated with the two flights of stairs. He has his own exercise routine going up. He has learned that by making growling sounds and faces, he can keep mom and grandma laughing at him. He reminds me of another little boy I use to know.
As you can see, I love this little boy with all my heart and soul. Matthew IS the "light of my life". Life is good!
Hugs and Kisses, Magoo! grandma wright
Look at that sweet little face. You guys sure did well. :)
It's so amazing that he is suddenly old enough for a 2-wheel bike. Like crawling to walking, it will be with training wheels and without before you know it. He is so up to trying everything that comes his way. The bike seems to be a new challenge for Matthew. I love the laughter and that darling face. He's a happy boy which makes my heart happy too.
I love you Matthew. Grandma Sue
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