Monday, September 22, 2008

Prayers for little Ella

So when Ella was born the pediatrician heard a heart murmur. She said that it was no big deal that when babies are in the womb they have a valve in their heart that bypasses the lungs because they don't use their lungs inutero and when they are born the valve closes off to push the blood to the lungs, pretty incredible! Anyway, she said that it should clear up in a few days. Well, by the time we left the hospital Dr. Camp couldn't hear it anymore. So, today we went in for our 2 week checkup and besides her weighing 11 lbs and 12 oz and being 23 inches long, yes that means she grew 3 inches in 3 weeks, she's trying to catch her daddy, Dr. Camp also heard the murmur. She said that she didn't think it was anything to worry about and that it should close on its own but that we should probably check with the pediatric cardiologist to make sure there wasn't a problem that needed fixing. I am very optimistic as Dr. Camp said that she thought it was a murmur that is very common in newborns and clears up well. Our appointment with the cardiologist is October 16 so please just pray that our little ones heart is OK. That's a road I don't even want to think about going down!!

3 comments:

Winter Wonderland said...

We will definitely be praying for little Ella. I can't believe she is growing so fast!

Julie Adams Gray said...

Oh! I am quite sure she will be just fine. Just keep praying! Wow... this kid is going to be tall - we better start calling Sheryl Swoopes' agent!!!

rachelprice said...

We are praying for Ella! It was good talking to you last night! Aunt Rachel wants to see some pictures!! Come on photographer mommy!! JK.....