Logan's cardiology appointment - (that was fun) NOT!!

MyBrownEyedBoy wrote: Okay, so last night Logan and I talked about how the doctor was going to use a little wand to take pictures of his heart. And how he would have to be still, but we could watch TV and also see the pictures of his heart. He kept telling Daddy that he had to see the "doctor and picture of my heart". It was very cute.
Fast forward to this morning. OMG, he woke up in an awful mood. Wouldn't cooperate with anything I said and didn't want to go take pictures of his heart. I got him calmed down, he still wasn't excited anymore, and we headed off to the hospital. Got there, waited around for doctor to show up for about 20 minutes. Logan did great during that part, he watched the fish in the aquarium and went potty twice. Then into the echocardiogram suite we went. He hated it. Started screaming immediately. Didn't want to take off his shirt (he knew he would have to show the doctor his "pirate line"). Didn't want to lay down, didn't want Dora (it was what was on TV), cried like a mad man. Doc finally got some decent pictures, not what we would have had if Logan had cooperated, though.

Final verdict...

Everything looks good. Logan has no signs or symptoms of any problems. Leakage across the one valve is minimal, across the other valve is worse, but still tolerable. No enlargement of the ventricles. So we're scott-free for another year. Unless Logan starts to show symptoms of heart failure. But I doubt that. Yippee!!!

boyohboyohboy replied: I am sorry it was such a stressful day, but glad that things turned out so wel, maybe he was nervous also and that was his way of showing it?

gr33n3y3z replied: That is GREAT news I'm so happy for logan and you also

Maddie&EthansMom replied: What wonderful news, Kel!!! I'm so so so happy to hear that!!!

I'm sorry Logan was such a bear...isn't that the way it always goes?

BAC'sMom replied: That is GREAT news Kelly

luvbug00 replied: Great news!!!! gald to hear all is going well.

AlexsPajamaMama replied: Great news!

Jamison'smama replied: excellent news!!

mummy2girls replied: yeah! 2 thumbs up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

lovemy2 replied: That is wonderful Kelly - I am so glad to hear all is AOK this year - sorry Logan was a bear but you know kids they sure know when something is up - I am sure in its own way it is stressful for him too - now get through the move - gosh a Mom's work is never done is it

CantWait replied: YAY Logan. Sorry he had to put through all that again, but I'm so glad everything is ok.

A&A'smommy replied: That is WONDERFUL news Kelly!!!!! I'm sorry it was so stressful for you guys though!!!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: That is great news Kelly! We were praying for him I am sorry it was a rough appointment but it is wonderful that he is healthy enough to be bad enough to make you want to pull your hair out!

amymom replied:
Ditto!

I am glad the news out of the appt was good news!!

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mysweetpeasWil&Wes replied: Kelly, I'm so sorry it was a rough morning, but glad you got some good news and don't need to go back for another year. Logan is one brave little man!

My2Beauties replied: I'm sorry your morning was rough but I'm so glad to hear Logan is doing well.

Calimama replied: I'm so glad he's doing well!! He looks so healthy and happy!!

redchief replied: I'm so glad the appointment went well, Kelly! I can understand Logan's foul mood, really. Let's face it, not every kid has a pirate line, but he does and he knows that pirate line or not, that hurt! Even if he doesn't remember the pain all that much, I would imagine there are a lot of negative emotions tied into a visit to his cardio doc. I suspect the poor guy didn't sleep all that well last night. Overall, I think his bravery is commendable.

DansMom replied: Oh, all in all that's wonderful news!

MommyToAshley replied: I am sorry the both of you had to go through that. Logan is such a trooper, that would be tough for anyone to go through, let alone a child his age. But, glad to hear the great news. He always looks so healthy and happy... you are doing a great job!

Danalana replied: YAY for good news!

Danalana replied: Oh, and I agree with Ed. I had surgeries when I was 2 and 3, though only on my hand. I remember going for check-ups. I didn't act up, as far as I can remember, but I know I didn't sleep well. I was SO nervous going back to that place, you know? I'm sure that was it for him too.