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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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September
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- This weekend we went to Beaver with Grandma & Gran...
- Moose could not get enough of Matthew.
- Like with everyone, Moose's ears were just too tem...
- Matthew enjoyed demonstrating the law of gravity t...
- As seen here, Matthew and the doggies wore each ot...
- While Matthew took a nap, Grandpa and I put up a n...
- Grandma & Grandpa's little doggies are at risk due...
- Matthew and Grandma Wright visited with the doggie...
- It's hard to beat friendly dogs, a great view, and...
- "Don't worry guys, if I can just figure out this l...
- "Hey Dad, let me try that hat on!"
- "Looky here, partner! This trailer isn't big enoug...
- When we got home Casey, Kim, and Joel were waiting...
- Earlier this week we paid a visit to Matthew's Pul...
- Matthew can't even talk yet and already he keeps p...
- Matthew got all high marks from Dr. Nakamura. He i...
- This weekend the King Trio went up to Beaver, Utah...
- At 6500 feet, the weather can get downright chilly...
- Clad in his outdoorsman apparel, Matthew was ready...
- Strapped to my chest for safety, Matthew enjoyed ...
- Matthew's brother, Casey, moved back to Las Vegas ...
- For brief moments, Matthew can stand and balance o...
- Matthew and I have been conditioning ourselves for...
- I know this photo is slightly blurry but it is suc...
- Some of you may remember our friends Dan, Lucy, an...
- Dan, Lucy, and Alyson came to visit us during Matt...
- Look, a "rug-rat"!
- Matthew likes to get up on his hands and feet. He ...
- Now that Matthew is mobile, baths have become more...
- Matthew appears to have inherited Mommy's "telepho...
- Some friends were starting to tease us saying that...
- No way! Matthew was, to say the least, quite unhappy.
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- Mommy came to Matthew's rescue. She silenced his c...
- Terri even gets a hint of a smile from Matthew.
- Matthew didn't hold a grudge and welcomed Tammy's ...
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3 comments:
He's probably not too sure what is happening. With all that he has been through, I'm sure he is wondering what's going on. Or, maybe he's remembering Ali's little massage treatment.
Just another new adventure and it will have a happy ending.
Love you, Grandma Sue
Now that you have shorter hair you'll have to go back and see Ali and show her what a big boy you are. You'll look so dapper and charming. I see mommy is trying to run interference for both of you.
Love you sweet baby! grandma w
I am surprised the pictures of Tammy aren't mere flashes... I was there folks and believe me she had to move FAST!!! Excellent job, Tammy.
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