Matthew was in-and-out of the operating room in 30 minutes. Thankfully, there was very little pain involved with this procedure so he awoke quite peacfully by comparison.
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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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6 comments:
I sure hope this is the last hospital visit/test for awhile!
He was such a sweetheart. I don't think he cried once....
not even when he first woke up to a strange face... Derek was standing over him when his eyes opened... but he did immediately look around for us. He's such a good boy.
I can't see any of your cute pics. :(
And the comments only open if I right click and open in a new window. How weird!
I, too, hope for all of you that this will be the last test for awhile. He must have been so tired after all that. Thanks for sharing all the moments of his life with all of us. I can't wait until I can retire so I can see him all the time. I've missed alot I know, but the pictures have all been wonderful.
I love you all. Mom (Grandma Sue)
I love the picture where Matthew is just looking at the board or bandage taped to his little arm. Matthew is facinated with his hands and is so proud of them. How many 2 year olds would just be curious at what was attached to his arm and precious hand, and not be pulling at it to get it off. Matthew is just beautiful in "every" way.
Matthew has put his fears onto his mommy and daddy's shoulders. He "knows" where ever they are, love and security follows. I know they silently carry his fears and pain with deep love in their hearts for him. Love you my brave little hero.
These pictures just tear at my heart... That precious little face has already seen more hospital personnel in twenty-two months than my 102-year old Grandmother saw in her entire lifetime.
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