Last week, we found that Liam's heart condition was more serious than was previously known. He's currently still at McMaster's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, and while we thought he might be coming home today, we've since learned he'll be staying for at least another week; possibly more.
Liam has a cogenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. As a result, he has to be kept calm at all times, or he risks not getting enough oxygen to his lungs. He will require surgery between 3 and 6 months of age in an attempt to do a total repair of his heart. If he has serious complications before then, he may have minor surgery as a temporary fix, followed by the major surgery once he turns one year old.
We visited Liam today, and were told that he has another problem with his bowels. They're not 100% sure of the exact diagnosis, but they're treating it somewhat preemptively as a precaution. It's not as serious as his heart problem, and should hopefully be cleared up within the next week.
Zefram continues to do well at home, although he sure likes to keep us busy at night. He visited much of the Gerryts clan this past weekend, and grandma has been great in helping us out with him while we visit Liam in the hospital. Thanks grandma! :)
4 comments:
Thats to bad about Liam, I will contiune to pray for him and you guys. I hope all goes, well, and I hope to come up and see you guys soon, with Grandma Johnson
Loves ya
hey mary and matt, ill be keeping you and the little one in my prayers. i hope all continues to go well.
Hi! Sorry this is late! I just found your family website... Sending a Congrats from the Galbraith's! P.S.. Dana was wondering if the boys have had their official shower cap initiation ? We'll be praying for Liam too! Bye for now, Carolyn & the rest of the Galbraith's in Peterborough
He is always and will always be in my prayers Matt and Mare. Love yous
Auntie Lar Lar
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