Heart Update

Tonight we are continuing to praise the Lord for the blessings in this situation. We met with the pediatric cardiologist, Dr. Horne. He looked at ultrasound images to try and distinguish what is actually taking place in our sweet boys little heart. After looking at every angle possible he determined that Mac has “Double Outlet Right Ventricle with Transposition of the Great Arteries.”  He said that the left side of Mac’s heart is significantly smaller, but that it is considered within normal range at this time. He said that as long as that side continues to grow and strengthen and the Mitral Valve allows enough blood flow through we will should be able to fix this with one surgery. PRAISE THE LORD!!!

We are currently planning to watch the growth of the left side and plan accordingly. Our current plan is to visit MUSC in 4 weeks to meet with doctors down there. We will then see Dr. Horne again in 8 weeks then plan to induce around week 39 at MUSC. He said that they usually perform this procedure within the first week. We asked about recovery time and he said to plan for 2 weeks. That would mean that we could be back in Greenville within 3 weeks!!! AGAIN PAISE THE LORD!!!

If the left side does not continue to grow we are facing an even more serious series of surgeries. We ask that you pray specifically that the left side of Mac’s heart grow and stay within the normal range or that God heal him completely in the womb. We know that ALL THINGS are possible with God.