Cardiology Check-Up

Last Tuesday afternoon, Colby had his 6 month return check up with his cardiologist. As always, we started with sats, weight, height, blood pressure, and an EKG. To Jason's and my surprise, he did so great with all of these!!! We were laughing as the nurse did his EKG, because we can remember when he was a baby how he would fight having this done. He would scream, cry, and kick...he did not like to lay down. This time, though, he acted like it was no big deal. This is such a big relief!

He did great having all of these tests done, but the best news are the results of all these tests!! Colby is continuing to defy all odds and amaze every one around us, including his doctors! His sats were 86 (unbelievable!), and his blood pressure and EKG looked great (for having Tricuspid Atresia). In fact, Dr. Doyle thought he looked so good that he didn't see any need to discuss his final surgery at this time. We are scheduled to go back in 6 months, which will be April. At that time, we will schedule his surgery for sometime between May and October...Dr. Doyle definitely wants him to have the Fontan before next year's flu season.

When I left this appointment, I couldn't stop smiling. I just kept thanking God for always taking care of our little Colby. We know that the only reason Colby is doing so well, despite his very complex heart defect, is because of God and His Greatness.