Many of you know the emotional roller coaster we unwillingly found ourselves on a short time ago... a ride that began when I was just 22 weeks pregnant with Esme. The news was not okay. It seemed, and was, a very complicated mess. The following 4 months of the pregnancy were filled with worry, questions, monthly fetal echos, high risk appointments and prayer. Lots and lots of prayer. And there is no doubt in my mind that is exactly why today we left the pediatric cardiology clinic with the very best of news for our now 4 month old.
Esme was seen by her cardiologist this morning. We arrived with the assumption that she would have another echo at this appointment, an echo to just make sure her heart was doing what it was supposed to be doing (no extra flaps, irregular blood flow, etc). But, that wasn't the case. Doctor reviewed her scans from just after her birth in July, saw her physical growth and development to date, checked vitals, and then asked "Why are you here again? She's just fine".
Her heart is FINE! It's position and location in her chest is not normal but its function and structure is. There is no reason for why it is the way it is and we're okay with that. She's chunky. She's happy. She's pink. And she's thriving. Her heart is fine!
From here on out, we follow doctor's orders which are as follows:
Treat her normally, forget about "it", and only call me when or if you have concerns.
Wow... emotionally, we've experienced it all. I'm not up for jinxing anything but it's turned out to be the perfect ending to what began as one heck of a scary story. But at the end of the day ~ this face with the most beautiful brown eyes you've ever seen ~ is more than worth it. And we'd do it all over again if we had to.
Prayer does work! I am so happy for you to get such wonderful news at Christmas time. I can only imagine what a relief that news must be for you.
ReplyDeleteWonderful news Mo! :)
ReplyDeleteSounds like you've received the perfect Christmas gift this year - early! Wonderful news Mo! I know Oia is as in love with her as you are.
ReplyDeleteTo God be the glory! What great news for you and the whole family. Mo, you should write a book, you could possibly help someonelse going through what you went through.Aunt Martha
ReplyDeletePeace of mind is an amazing gift. Extremely happy for the Teaster family.
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, holy smokes, is that little girl gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteAs for the rest of it, I dont even know what to say, Mo. What amazing news for you all. What a way to start off the Season and New Year! Hugs to you!
(PS I couldn't be happier to see sweet Esme pop up on the blog!)
Praise God! She's so gorgeous. I'm happy to tears from this post.
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