Isabella: Cardiology report

Friday, June 20, 2008

Cardiology report

Isabella went to see Dr. Gallett today in Joplin. She had an echo done. Everything looked good. He said she doesn't need to come back for 3 months!! He was really impressed with how well she is doing. Her heart function looked fabulous. Praise God!! After the appointment we did some shopping (of course) and we are now home just lounging around. I got the girls some 4th of July attire. I am hoping to get them all dressed up and do some pictures soon. So be looking for those.

4 comments:

Angel Gabi's Mommy said...: What wonderful news! Sorry I have been out of touch for so long, this lack of internet access is KILLING me!!!

When is your next appt. in KC? I can't wait to see you. And now that we are back in our house maybe you could hang a little longer?

We need to catch up soon! Love you, miss you:); Saturday, June 21, 2008 4:18:00 PM
Angel Gabi's Mommy said...: P.S. I love the new background, you must be bored...hahaha!!!; Saturday, June 21, 2008 4:19:00 PM
Anonymous said...: What a wonderful report! We thank the Lord, too!

Yes, the new background is really neat on both your blogs.

It was so good to see you and Erin and the kids. Thanks for your expert help with Gage's finger!

Give your folks hugs for me.

Love, Aunt Judy; Saturday, June 21, 2008 7:40:00 PM
adrianna york said...: That is wonderful that the doctor said that she is doing good. Thank God. Well I cant wait to see the 4 of July picture of the girls. Enjoy the 4th I know I will.
Love you all and God bless; Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:22:00 AM

Story of Isabella Grace Gudde

Isabella was born December 23, 2006. She was born with a congenital heart defect called Truncus Arteriosus. She also was diagnosed with a deletion on her 22nd chromosome known as DiGeorge Syndrome. She had her first open heart surgery Febuary 27, 2007. She had 5 med flights last year. She had pulmonary hypertension and kept going into respiratory distress. After the 4th med flight, they decided to put in a trach and put her on the ventilator. She was home for 4 days before she was flown back. The fifth time was the worst. I really thought we were going to lose her. She again showed great strength and determination. She had a cardiac arrest on Aug 1, 2007. She was left brain damaged and we were told she was blind and deaf. Matt and I never accepted this fate and as time has gone on we have seen miracle after miracle. Bella now has her hearing back and much of her sight. She is still very far behind, but is making progress everyday. She came home September 12, 2007 after spending almost 160 days at Childrens Mercy in 2007. She was at home up until this February. She went in for her monthly check up and we found out she had a huge aneurysm at the conduit site on her heart. She underwent her second open heart surgery on February 21, 2008, just 6 days short from being one year post op from her first surgery. She is now home and doing fabulous. Enjoy the stories of our everyday miracles with Isabella.