Luke's Check-up

We took Luke to the cardiologist on Tues and his heart looks the same as it did 3 months ago. Thankfully the area has not gotten any thicker over the past three months and at this point shows to be functioning normally and at full capacity (no blockages or blood-flow restriction, etc.). So, we will follow up with another echo in 5 months and in the meantime, continue to watch for any signs and symptoms of cardiac stress. He is a little underweight so we are going to attempt to fatten the little man up for the next few months. He is a very happy and energetic little boy- already walking at 11 months!

Luke has also been dealing with chronic ear infections for the last 3 months. He has been on 6 different antibiotics but nothing seems to be working. So, our ENT doctor has suggested we have ear tubes put in. This procedure is done all the time and not generally a big deal BUT in his case there are greater risks associated with the anesthesia because of his heart condition. So, please be in prayer for him. The ENT doc has not scheduled the surgery yet- he is waiting on "cardiac clearance" from our cardiologist. Should be scheduled for ear tubes this month or next.

We are still waiting on Connor's genetic test results- they are expected to be complete by mid-July. So, after the results come in, we will follow up with our cardiologist to "make a treatment plan" based on those results. The genetic test will help the doctor determine how best to treat Luke also.

We are enjoying a BUSY summer. Thank you for your support and prayers! Will update in a few weeks.