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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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- Grandma Wright couldn't wait for Christmas day to ...
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- Grandma Wright got this rocking chair for Matthew....
- Matthew is never far from his books...
- ...Or his toys. This picture was taken at 8pm whic...
- Not even the recent cold spell could keep Matthew ...
- If you're not quick on the shutter release, all yo...
- 1-2-3 Happy Thanksgiving!
- As you are about to see, Matthew had a great day! ...
- Always the baby antagonist, Uncle Keith engaged Ma...
- While the cooking was afoot, Grandpa Frank read to...
- The kitchen was bustling with activity. In fact, t...
- Though Uncle Mitch claimed he was just supervising...
- Auntie Gabrielle came outside to make sure Uncle K...
- There was never a need to worry. Ever since we won...
- Grandma & Grandpa Wright couldn't wait to get thei...
- Grandpa Wright was anxious to show Matthew his spo...
- After all the visiting, Matthew was getting tired....
- Grandma did such a good job that Matthew was nappe...
- After his nap, I snatched up my boy for another Ki...
- But Mommy had imbibed a bit too much in her homema...
- The act of a child eating a Cheeto is likely a non...
- The King Trio paid a visit to Aunt Gabrielle & Unc...
- Casey came by in his suit today to visit with Matt...
- Matthew received his monthly Synagis shots today. ...
- After thanking God, how will we ever be able to th...
- Matthew's story was featured last night on our loc...
- During the week a Rams bib is fine. But come Sunda...
- ...Matthew & I are all 49'ers!
- To give Mommy a break, us boys headed off to Uncle...
- Uncle Keith (the diehard Rams fan)tried to scare M...
- Matthew wouldn't be intimidated and stood up for h...
- After the sports altercation, Matthew got down to ...
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2 comments:
The football day was not over until the "Sweet Little Boy" gave the "big smile". These are the pictures, in time, that are going to melt our hearts and burn into our memories forever. I keep all my mental snapshots forever stored in my heart. That way "if" the mind goes, I have my memories stored in my "vault" for safe keeping. When the heart goes, there go I with all my memories.
Grandma's have their dreams too!
Love you sweet baby, grandma w
What a sweet picture. He seems to know exactly what to do. I realize that some of the pictures took a little more work than most of us know because Matthew likes to tease. Every picture is a keepsake. I miss him so.
Love, Grandma Sue
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