Round 4 at the Fetal Care Institute had a lot of positive feedback. The baby’s right lung appears to be working at very close to 100%. Amazing. That is all I have to say about that. At our last appointment it appeared to be at about 70 – 80% of a normal lung, due to the fact the heart was pushed to the right. So this was great news of course. The other good piece of news is that we were able to actually SEE the left lung. Up to this point all the extra organs have blocked our view to see what little, if any, left lung tissue actually exists. At today’s appointment they were able to see the top portion of the left lung. YIPEE! So at least we know he has some lung there. As to ‘how much’ is unknown due to the fact we cannot get a good view of it.
Also had a good report on the development of his heart. They monitor it very closely since it is displaced. The baby is currently breech, but still has several weeks to figure out the ‘correct position’!
Both Dr. Vlastos (Maternal-Fetal Specialist) and Dr. Yang (Pediatric Surgeon) were both very happy with today’s results. Which, OF COURSE, made me very happy.
And now, behold, the one you all ready about…………..
OMG Baby Caravia looks so much like his older brother! I couldn't figure out where Grant's looks totally came from...and now you two have done it again!
ReplyDeleteAw, beautiful baby!
ReplyDeleteI agree, he's beautiful! He does look a lot like Grant. He also looks so peaceful in the picture although I know he's a very active baby. Hooray for the good news!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to have hopeful news.
ReplyDeleteYAY for answered prayers! Keep the good news coming, Baby Caravia! He really does look like Grant! We love you guys!
ReplyDeleteGod is so good. Your little one is adorable and seems quite content inside his mommie. Keep the faith.
ReplyDeleteDebi Mann
Oh.....I am so glad to hear such great news! Baby Caravia looks a lot like Grant! He is so sweet! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove, Court