Actually, it is a view of his spine. The image was odd enough to get the attention of the staff at the Pediatric Cardiology Center. The cardiologist confirmed that he does have a murmur, but it is fortunately nothing to be concerned about. The structures of his heart are pretty normal. He doesn't even need to return for a follow-up visit! Thomas has a PFO (not a PDA Thanks, Katie!) but that would only need to be closed if he were to have recurrent migraines or strokes later in life. He said that lots of people have them and don't know they do. They make absolutely no difference in their lives. Medical personnel, if you have a better link for that or better info, please put it in the comments so we can update the link.
As far as his stats go, he's just a day away from 5 mos., weighs 14 lbs. 1 oz., and stretches out to 27 in. long. (The basic dimensions of a shoestring.)
We appreciate your prayers on his behalf!
Thanks for letting me come along--Thomas was so good during the whole echo! Also, I just wanted to make a correction to your post--Thomas has a PFO not a PDA (both are normal in the fetal heart and usually go away within the first few months).
ReplyDeleteRight. Thanks for the clarification. We were glad you could be there too, not only for the moral support but also for the extra pair of ears.
ReplyDeleteWe're so thankful that Thomas is well. He looks like a picture of health
ReplyDeleteYes, it is certainly a relief. Oh, and I checked against the CDC growth chart and, with yesterday's measurements, he's 85th percentile for height and 50th percentile for weight. So, not quite shoelace dimensions anymore.
ReplyDeleteSo glad he's ok! What does the PFO have to do with migraines?
ReplyDeleteUh, I don't know. Dr. Tatum just said that if he keeps having them later in life, getting the PFO closed may help stop them. Maybe someone else can comment on that one...
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad Thomas got a good report. Now, I want to see his picture (besides the internal one)
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