After much contemplating and research, we have decided to have me deliver and have Isaac's surgeries in Houston at the Texas Children's Hospital. One main reason for asking my doctor to refer us to Houston was because I read that this center is the third best in the nation in the Pediatric Heart Center falling right under Boston and Philadelphia. If we can have one of the best centers take care of my son, and best of all, still in Texas.... count us in! We'll be there!
I want to take a few lines here to thank Bryan for letting us stay at his place for at least the month before I deliver. Eli's so excited, because he loves Bryan. I know a three year old may not understand that his brother is "sick" and that the doctors need to take care of him, but he sure did understand that we would be living with Bryan for awhile. After telling him we were going to Houston, he seemed kinda iffy until we mention about staying with Bryan. He giggled, and said, "Oh, Bryan... OK!"
So I just wanted to keep everyone updated on where the surgery would take place. We'll give more updates after our next appointment with Dr Blanco in Odessa. Take care everyone...and thanks for taking the time to read our little rantings.
My grandson is a HLHS baby. He is 2years old and is doing wonderful. He will have his 3rd surgery next summer. If you would like to read his story his blog is: www.babybradenpetska.blogspot.com Perhaps reading his blog will help you see that there is every reason to have hope that your son will come through this well.My prayers are with you and your family. Lois Petska
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ReplyDeleteWe all know that you are going through some tough times and we are all praying that all will go good and hoping for the best for baby Isaac. For Jessica we all know that you are the one taking it the hardest because you bonded with the baby the most throughout the nine months you were carrying him. As for Ernest you too are taking it hard just to see your child go through something so triadic at such a young and fragile time is had to handle. We all know that you two are strong and will be able to hang in there until he gets better. We are all here with you and pray for you every night. We love you and hope to see all of you soon.
Love Always,
The Lopez Family