Jack's Journey: Cardiology

Jack

Jackson was born August 2008 with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS), a rare congenital heart defect affecting the left ventrical and aorta. Three days after he was born he had the first of three open heart surgeries at Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, UT. In January 2009 he had his 2nd surgery, the Glenn, and in May 2012 he had his third open heart surgery, the Fontan. He is currently doing great and you would hardly know he's anything but perfectly healthy. He's sweet, cute, and as wonderful as they come and such a joy in our lives.

Mom and Dad: Aimee & Marc (aka Hardy)

SBAimee@yahoo.com

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Cardiology

Jack had a sedated echo this morning to check on the function of his heart. Thankfully they have lots of fun things to squeeze and play with to keep him entertained while we waited for the doctor.

Jack was pretty funny on the drugs they used to knock him out. He started giggling as the versed kicked in, then woozily chatted from time to time during the echo. I also took advantage of the situation and had the sedation nurse slip in some extra fluids through his IV since he hasn't been drinking much. That made me feel better.

Dr. Pulchaski said that he was "thrilled" with how great Jack's heart looks. The function is good, and the narrowing of the arotic arch they were worried about after his Glen seems to have corrected iteself and he's not worried about it any more. We don't have to go back for another 6 months!

We feel so blessed that Jack is doing so great and are grateful for the many loving prayers said on his behalf.

15 comments:

Stephanie Ellinger said...: That's great news! Way to go Jack!; August 20, 2009 at 8:17 PM
The Simmons Family said...: Holy Smokes, 6 months?? I am so very jealous and THRILLED that Jack is doing so well!; August 20, 2009 at 8:43 PM
Christina said...: What a wonderful report! Yea for Jack. I love good cardiology reports. Keep up the good work Jack.

Hugs & PRayers,
Christina
Jacob's Momma; August 20, 2009 at 9:05 PM
dmg said...: Way to go Jack!!! That is so exciting that he is doing so well, maybe we should have Jack and Gracie get together so Jack can impart some of his secrets :)

Deanna and Gracie; August 20, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Jill said...: such good news! What a cutie!; August 21, 2009 at 7:27 AM
Becky said...: Yea for Jack!! I'm so glad he's doing so well. He is such a cutie. It was so fun to see you and your new house. I'm glad he's feeling better too. No fun when they're sick.:(; August 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM
Charity said...: Yeah!!!!; August 21, 2009 at 10:23 AM
The Hood's said...: Congrats on the good news! I am so glad that he's feeling better and doing so great! Keep it up Jack!; August 21, 2009 at 11:17 AM
One Happy Heart Family said...: Wahoo! Go Jack! That is such wonderful news! 6 months thats awesome! So glad his function and narrowing is great. He is such a cutie pie! Don't you just love Dr Pulchaski? I think he is a great card. Wahoo!!!; August 21, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Erin said...: That is wonderful news!! Way to go Jack! So glad his little ticker is doing what it is supposed to do.

We love you guys!; August 21, 2009 at 2:12 PM
carolyn q said...: Yipee. . . I love to read good news. Congrats on not having to be seen for 6 months.
I am also glad to read he is feeling better too.
(Hugs); August 21, 2009 at 2:17 PM
Gwen said...: It wouldn't be jack if his results were anything but amazing!! Way to go JACK!!!; August 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM
Ady said...: what great news! We're so happy for you guys, and your little Jack! Keep it Jack, we're rooting for you :); August 21, 2009 at 6:31 PM
Me said...: Yahoo! I am so glad that everything looks great. It was so good to see you guys. I love unexpected surprises! We will see you at the heart walk!; August 22, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Heart Mommy said...: YEsssssss! That is awesome.. I am so glad things are looking good...; August 22, 2009 at 9:54 AM