We had a pretty good Easter day. The kids woke up early, and enjoyed their prizes from the bunny. They thought that it was very cool when they saw that even Carter got some gifts. Afterward we took them to Carter's hospital to see where he was staying. While we were there, we talked to the Cardiologist about the infection. There is a small mass next to a valve in his heart that they believe is infected and why Carter can't seem to get better. They feel that the only way to get rid of it is to do an open heart surgery. The scary part about this is that the location of the mass is pretty rare (go figure), so this surgery is pretty complicated. He will have to be put on a heart and lung bypass machine while they do it. While we don't like the idea of our little guy undergoing a huge surgery, we know that this is probably the only way that he can get better. The Cardiologists are going to meet again tomorrow to see if they can find any other options, but it definitely sounds like the surgery is going to be the best one. If we decide to do this, it will happen in the next couple of days. With this new information, we've decided that it would be best to get Carter baptized tomorrow. A priest is coming at noon, and Carter's godparents will also be present.
5 comments:
Are prayers are still with you guys. Hang in there, be strong for Carter.
Continued prayers Heather!!!
Continued prayers for sweet little Carter and your family.
Keeping you in our prayers! I used to work in the Cardiology dept at Primary's. The best of best are there. You'll have to let me know who his Dr. is. I've worked with them all and really like them. He's a tough little guy!
So glad your big kids got a chance to go with you. It must be hard dividing your time. Still praying for Carter every day to get bigger and stronger. If this surgery is what he needs, I pray that it goes quickly and smoothly. As a mother, I can't imagine what you are going through. You are in my thoughts.
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