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Steven Joseph, my 2 year old, will go see the pediatric cardiologist on Friday at 3pm to determine the status of his heart condition (Atrial Septal Defect, a hole in his heart). Then we will know if and when he will need open heart surgery, which for his defect is usually done at age 2 or 3. I would love any prayers on his behalf, for complete healing, or for peace in whatever God wills. I'm asking specifically for prayers from Pope John Paul II. I have a little Prayer Campaign on my blog to pray for him and all those with heart ailments, physical or spiritual. Please leave a comment there if you're able. Thank you so much, from this nervous mama!
UPDATE:
Thanks so much for all your prayers and well wishes for our appt today.
He slept through the entire cardiologist appt. Dr. listened to his heart but didn't do scans. Said to come back in a year for scans here at local office, then MRI at TX Children's followed by appt with surgeon at TX Children's in early 2011. Hole in his upper left chamber has 0% chance of closing, is about 1cm, and in a unique location, so a catheter procedure would never be an option.
It likely wouldn't affect him until adulthood, but surgery is usually done before school age. So he will need open heart surgery at some point (up to us), around 4yrs old is recommended. So it may be about 2 yrs or more before surgery. We will get more info on that from the surgeon before making a decision on when to operate.
Thankful it went smoothly, glad that we have a better understanding of the condition, glad it is nothing urgent, but of course still discouraged that he will need to face this surgery at some point. Thanks again for your prayers, please continue to pray for all those with heart conditions, especially those with more serious and urgent problems.
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Blair, wife of Steven and mama to Mary Clare (7), Elizabeth (4), and Steven Joseph (2)
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Praying for Steven Joseph... and for your family. May God grant him full healing...
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Blair, another perfect little saint with a big heart is St Matthew Karol. Asking my little fellow of intercession for your baby!
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