I am happy to report that Little A is still strong and has every intention of exploring our wide world. I have been following all of his updates and despite some very rough patches, he is doing well now and gaining weight, digesting breast milk, breathing on his own, etc. He had to have eye surgery but his parents report that it went well and they do not expect he will be blind. One big concern is that he was diagnosed with periventricular leukomalacia, or PVL. PVL is characterized by the death of the white matter of the brain due to softening of the brain tissue. Premature babies are at the greatest risk of the disorder. PVL is caused by a lack of oxygen or blood flow to the periventricular area of the brain, which results in the death or loss of brain tissue. The doctors will have to monitor how this will effect him in the future and they may not know just what effects this may have on Little A until he's 18 months old when they assess some developmental milestones. Hopefully he will continue to prosper and there will be no need to worry in the end.
The other little boy I mentioned is my friend Emily's son, Gabriel. He was diagnosed with D-Transposition of the Great Arteries, minimal Pulmonary Stenosis, and a bicuspid valve 24 hours after he was born. Within about 10 days after birth he had to undergo open heart surgery. He is doing great, and as you can see below, by far one of the best looking boys in the world. Unfortunately he will have to have another heart surgery next week to repair some scar tissue, and Emily has asked that friends post his photo in order to generate as many prayers as possible to help him come through smoothly and successfully.
So please, send out a prayer or positive thought or energy or whatever you want to call it for Gabriel and Little A. Thank you!
1 comment:
Awww B, I love knowing you are out there. Thank you.
Love to your posse too...
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