Yesterday Carlie had a cardiology check-up and an echo. As Carlie has become more aware of her surroundings I was curious how she would do during her echo. In the past I had to get up on the bed with her and have her sit between my legs, but this time she laid on the bed by herself and with some cookies and a movie, she did great.
After the echo we walked over to see Dr. Mulla. The girls love Dr. Mulla's nurses and why wouldn't they, they always spoil them! It was good to see everyone again, it had been four months since our last visit, and of course it was great to hear them all say that Carlie looked so well.
There was really no change from our last visit, which is great! Carlie weighed in at 26 pounds, 34 1/2 inches tall and best of all her sats were between 95%-96%. Her mitral valve regurgitation was mild (which is her baseline), function great and her aorta was WIDE open. So needless to say, we had a great check-up! The only downer was that all her meds stayed the same. I was hoping that her Lasix would be reduced (we've tried potty training but when you have to go to the bathroom several times, it makes it hard to be successful) but Dr. Mulla wants to wait until winter is over before dropping the dosage...oh well. As long as Carlie's good health continues she doesn't need to be seen for six months...it's crazy to think that just 2 1/2 years ago we were seeing Dr. Mulla once a week (which went on for six months) and now once every six months?!? All I can say is that we are VERY THANKFUL!!!
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Hi! I found your blog from your carepage. It is great to see how your little girl is doing. My Maggie has DILV, TGA, and IAA (interrupted aortic arch). She is 21 months old and waiting for her Fontann. She could have it as soon as this summer. Anyway, I will take more time to read through your blog in the next couple of days. Please feel free to visit my blog. We love meeting new heart friends.
-Faith M.
LOVE the good report!!! Thank God and praying that the potty training will go well. It is so hard but in all reality, she will do it one day out of the blue and that's that. Kids are funny that way. Thanks for the thoughts and prayers for Lindsay and know that we check on all of you often.
Love, Suzie
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