Porter's Little Heart- Update

Some of you have already been notified, but Porter's procedure went well. We are back on the 2nd floor- peds. intensive care unit and waiting for our little man to wake up. Gram has been talking with him in hopes that he will open his eyes but I think that he got both Eric and my stubborn streak. The nurses cannot take out his breathing tube until he is awake, and we cannot hold him until the breathing tube is out. Momma is getting impatient!!

Both the Director of the Peds. Cardiology dept. and the doctor that did the procedure came out to talk with us after Porter was in recovery. The balloon procedure was a success- they were able to open up the sticky valve and the pressure in his heart was balanced. They were very encouraging about how well it went, for how bad the situation was before the procedure. They are still concerned and will continue to monitor the valve itself. It is underdeveloped and mis-shaped. We have been warned that we may be back here in the near future for another balloon procedure as the stickiness may redevelop.

As for now, we are looking to be here for the next 24 to 48 hours for observation. They are going to do an echo on him tomorrow morning and possibly a second one tomorrow night or Friday morning. Porter's cardiologist called not too long after he heard from the surgeon to check on us- he knew that Porter was fine, but wanted to make sure that Mom and Dad were doing okay- tells you just how wonderful he is. We will continue to keep you updated and let you know how the rest of his tests go tomorrow and possibly Friday. Thank you all for your encouraging words and prayers, we love you all!