For brief moments, Matthew can stand and balance on his own. He has even taken to lifting his hands up from the couch (while standing) to test himself.
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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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4 comments:
What a big Boy! on his way to get into everything and everywhere :) Way to go Matthew!
I haven't been by in a while, but I love looking at all the pics posted since I was last able to stop by. Look at him standing!! What a big boy :)
Matthew looks like Lance Burton performing a magic act. One of these days he is just going to take off and surprise everyone when his is not where he was last left. Hey, this little guy is ready to rock & roll. Ali Hazelwood left her mark on her little friend. Matthew figures if a "girl" can do "he" can do it too. Sort of like if you show me what you can do, I'll show you what I can do way of thinking. I cleaned it up a bit. Thanks Ali for the nudge! ha ha
Now you put your right foot out and then the left foot out, but don't shake it all about just "right now".
Love you sweet baby! grandma w
Oh my gosh, he's off and running now. Good Boy! We knew it wouldn't be too long until you figured this standing thing out.
Every day is a joy just looking at his progress. I love you all so much.
Grandma Sue
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