Heart Cath Update

Gavin got back to his room about an hour ago. He has to be on bed rest for 4 hours until we can get discharged. He was all smiles (as always) when they wheeled him in the room. 

So far Gavin hasn't vomitted (a first) post cath. We're thrilled! He called and ordered himself some chicken soup and he gobbled it up! 

This child is hilarious. He smiles through everything. He has the best attitude and tries to make light of everything. He asked for whip and nae nae again in the cath lab. He jokes with all the staff that come in and out of our room. Wish we could all be like him!! 

The cath confirmed what the echo revealed. Blood is pooling around the current coils and sneaking it's way back into the ventricle. When we were in Kansas City in January, the doctors told us they would have liked to put more coils in but his heart was getting angry when they tried to do so. So now we sit and wait while the doctors come up with a new plan. In the meantime, Gavin will have physical restrictions. 

Gavin is bummed that this is going on, but he tries not to focus to much on it! He got a special visitor once he got back to his room. Rufus the service dog! 

Rufus even left him a special friend to take home. :) 

After Rufus left, one of Gavins favorite NICU nurses, and first person to care for him at a few hours old, came by to give hugs. It's been our tradition for her to come by when we're admitted. Carmen, we are so proud of you and all the accomplishments you've made since Gavins birth. Carmen is now a nurse practitioner and works directly with the heart surgeon. We love you lady!! 

The plan is for us to come home tonight. Can't wait to get to our bed! Thank you all for the continued prayers and love. We couldn't make it through without God and the unending support of each of you. We are so blessed. 

“Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NIV