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.
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Terri is the best physical therapist Matthew could ever wish for. Here she encourages Matthew as he endures "Tummy-Time", his least favorite activity. Terri's persistence has paid off because Matthew didn't even fuss or cry during this session.
Way to go Terri. He looks like he's really trying. You have a lot of patience - after not much sleep. Hopefully he will get back to his little happy self soon. I'm so glad he will be off the steroids soon also.
How difficult it must be for little Matthew to be on his tummy. I am sure his chest still hurts from the surgery. I hope the little guy recovers quickly and will soon be moving around with a smile on his face.
Way to go Terri. He looks like he's really trying. You have a lot of patience - after not much sleep. Hopefully he will get back to his little happy self soon. I'm so glad he will be off the steroids soon also.
ReplyDeleteYou are a wonderful Mom.
Love, Sue
How difficult it must be for little Matthew to be on his tummy. I am sure his chest still hurts from the surgery. I hope the little guy recovers quickly and will soon be moving around with a smile on his face.
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