Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Specialist Appt.

After spending almost 2 days at the DR in Tampa, they believe she has Double Inlet/Double Outlet Left Ventricle. Which basically means, instead of the main arteries (usually one going  to each side of the heart)… they both go to the left side… making the right side of the heart smaller. The blood is mixed (red and blue) in the left ventricle and then pumped to the body. Basically the left side is doing all the work.

It is a very complex congenital heart defect that effects to 5-10 out of 100,000 babies. She will have to have at least one possibly three open heart surgeries when born.

We are still in shock I think, but I have come to the conclusion that God is in charge and there is nothing I can do to make it better at this moment. I am trying to stay strong, but its hard esp. when I am unsure what the future holds. We appreciate your thoughts and prayers more than you know. Please keep Baby Isabella in your thoughts & prayers. She will have a long road ahead of her w/ at least one (possibly 3) open heart surgeries before the age of 3.
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  1. UnknownApril 22, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Melissa and Justin,
    I look forward to meeting Isabella some day. I can only imagine how scary this is for both of you. She and Logan are lucky to have such great parents. It is an honor to know you! Thank you for all your sacrifices while Justin served and all you do for our wounded warriors now. Take Care of yourselves and call me if I can ever help.
    With Warmest Regards,
    Jonathan

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  2. MelissaApril 22, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Thanks Jonathan, I appreciate you & all you do as well! Will be in touch! Call when you are in the area, and we will all grab some lunch.

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  3. AnonymousMay 4, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Melissa&Justin,
    i just read ur blog. oh my!!! i know u and ur family are strong. but im still sending my thoughts and prayers to you ALL. :-) >Misty&Rainy

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