J.J. was born in 2003 with some heart defects: tetralogy of fallot and an absent pulmonary valve. He had closed heart surgery at 5 days old, then open heart at 3 months old. He spent his first 5 months in the ICU at BC Children's where he was on a ventilator (breathing machine) for 3 months. After his open heart, he was on life support (ECLS) for 4 days. He was on oxygen and an NG feeding tube until he was one. We were told he would need his pulmonary valve replaced between 2-4 years old (it's from a cow and doesn't grow with him). It's great that the valve lasted until he was 6, but now it's time for a new one! He will be getting new valve and conduit.
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I love you all so very much...you are always in my thoughts and prayers...please give JJ the biggest hug for me! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWe will be praying for you and your precious sons this week and in your healing journey.
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary Billy and Krista.
Wendy McLeod