UPDATE 9/14/10:
Katharine's PDA was smaller during yesterday's echocardiogram! While it is still unlikely to close on its own, the signs that it is getting smaller make surgery less likely. Her doctor suggested today that she might continue to be monitored after discharge from the hospital. Then sometime after the age of six months, she could have a procedure to close it which accesses the area through the groin, which is much less invasive than surgery, avoiding the long recovery from a surgery. This possibility is wonderful news, and we are currently breathing a sigh of relief! We also understand, however, that by nature, the PDA can still get larger and smaller. So we pray that she continues to show signs of improvement, and that her breathing and heart rates grow more stable as she continues to grow. At this point, she is not scheduled for another echo, as long as the murmur they're hearing indicates that it is still smaller.
Thank you again for your love and prayers! We will keep you informed when we receive updates on the status of this concern.
In other news, Christopher broke the five pound mark today, at five pounds, 2 ounces. Katharine is gaining as well, at four pounds, nine ounces! Grow kids, grow!
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