A few weeks ago when we were in California we visited the Oakland Zoo. Matthew was fascinated with this giant frog statue.
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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.
6 comments:
What a beautiful day to visit the zoo. Matthew actually was quite brave around that frog. I can see why Matthew had his doubts at first. Those eyes..........
What about that "tree leaping" thingy. I am sure it will be good for a nightmare or too for me. I'm very impressionable with a great imagination for the things that go boom boom during the night.
I can tell that Matthew and his grandma Sue have truly bonded and he puts his trust in her. He is a wonderful little boy surrounded by "love".
These were certainly "making memories" days for the King Trio and his paternal family. I wonder if he worn his grandma sue out as much as he wears me out. I'll bet he did! hee hee
Feel like I was there. Love you all... grandma wright
ahhh haaaa... that frog was hysterical...
he was quite interested in those big eyes...
It was so fun to share this adventure with Matthew. The frog didn't bother him but he did not like that plaque on the wall of the flying squirrel, or whatever that was. We walked up the hill to see the Giraffe's which I just love. You can barely see them in the background. I just loved every minute of time I had with him, Michael & Terri. Matthew is an absolute doll and so good. Lori and I had a great time. We took a walk around Johnny's neighborhood and Matthew was so interested in everything. He's not going to miss a thing.
Love to all of you. Grandma Sue
What an awesome zoo visit! That frog is just cool - Jacob would love that thing. :)
How cute! You gotta get one of those at home :)
I think that tree leaping thingy is a Lemur...but I can sure see how one might get a nightmare or two outta that place!! Still, obvious fun had by all!!! Special times, Thank you Lord for this miracle.
antinesi
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