She needs surgery!

MomToMany wrote: And she has 2 holes in her heart. Kayla will need surgery within a year to fix both of them . He was a good Dr., explaining everything and drawing us pictures of where the holes were. She has both an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect) & VSD (Ventricular Septal Defect). The ASD is a medium-sized one, and the VSD is tiny-small. Both can be fixed at the same time. Also, the Dr.'s will have to watch her heart valve on the right side where the VSD is, so she will get echos (sonogram of the heart) done every 6 months to make sure it's working properly. The Dr. also said it's part of the reason why she's on the small side, since her heart is burning so many calories doing all th at extra pumping.

SOOOOO, now we have to get another echo done in about 6 months to see if the defects get bigger, and then decide when to have the surgery. We will probably wait as long as we can (next summer) for the surgery, but if she needs it sooner, she will get it then.

Thank you so much for the thoughts & prayers! We really appreciate them!

amynicole21 replied: Oh Mollie, how scary I'm sorry that she's going through this, but I'm glad it was caught early.

jcc64 replied: Well, I am certainly sorry that she has to have the surgery. But I'm sure that the drs will do an excellent job, and it's great that she's being monitored so carefully. Almost any cardiac problem is manageable when it's caught early and treated properly. I have a friend whose baby had a similiar problem, and she had the surgery at just 3 months. Her recovery was quick and complete, and a short time later she is a robust and perfectly healthy baby.
I'm sure the same will be true for Kayla.

MomToMany replied: Yes, the Dr. said that kids do VERY well with it. She would only be in the hospital for 5 days, where as an adult would be in there for 3 weeks.

I'm sure she will do fine too, but it's scary nonetheless.

mammag replied: I'm so sorry! I know you were hoping it would be later but it's probably for the best. I'm sure she'll do just fine.

coasterqueen replied: Oh Mollie, I am so sorry. How scary for all of you. If you don't mind me asking, how did hey figure out that she had a problem? Did she have symptoms?

Good thing you were/are tandem nursing her. She needed all those good mommy nutrients .

P&pt's are still with you.

aspenblue1 replied: Mollie I am so sorry. How scary. Sending p&pt's to you and your family!

A&A'smommy replied: OMG Mollie that is SO scary!!! You know we are here for you I will keep up the prayers and the positve thoughts!!!! ((((((BIG HUGS))))))

MommyToAshley replied: Oh my... how scary! But, it sounds like she is getting excellent treatment and is being carefully monitored. I am sure she will do fine with the surgery (she will probably handle it better than you), kids are amazing how quickly they bounce back.

Please keep us posted.

P&PT's coming your way!

3_call_me_mama replied: Oh Mollie I am so sorry to hear that! How scary:( Big hugs to you adn Kayla. Keep up the mommy milk so she can have the nutrients:)

kimberley replied: that is scary but it sounds like she is in good hands. p&pt your way!

MomToMany replied:
She didn't have any symptoms; the Dr. heard a murmur at her 15 month checkup that he's never heard before. But it's been there since birth, so I don't know why they didn't catch it sooner .


Thank you for the P&PT's!

mom2tripp replied: Please keep us updated, my prayers are with you and your family

MomToMany replied: Thank you all so much for your support. I really means a lot to my whole family.

I'll keep you all updated on her!

Mommy2BAK replied: that is terrible Mollie. I am so sorry to hear this. I am sure those doctors will do everything they can to make sure she will be better than ever!

punkeemunkee'smom replied: Many MANY prayers your way!

jdkjd replied: Oh man! I'm so sorry you guys are going through this. I'm sure Kayla will do great, but I know Mommy is freaking.

Big Hugs from us, especially Kiera!

mommy_loves_chase replied: aww im sorry to hear all of that at least it is something that can be fixed i wish you the best

ammommy replied: That's scary, but at least the prognosis is excellent. nad P&PT's your way.

Sarah&Mackenzie replied: Thoughts and Prayers!!!!!

mckayleesmom replied: Prayers....and big hugs to Kayla

Maddie&EthansMom replied: Mollie I'm so sorry. Poor Kayla and poor mommy! I know she will pull thru just fine. We are here for you, hun.