It's A Miracle

Samuel had an echo-cardiogram done yesterday. This was so the cardiologist could check on the heart murmur heard when Sam was first born. It is called a PDA (patent ductus arteriosus). This is a congenital heart defect very common in preemie babies. It is where the ductus arteriosus (a chamber in the heart) fails to close after birth. This can be treated with medication and/or surgery. Sam was given medication and we were told surgery was in the future if it did not close fully. Well, Sam's closed!!!!!! Thank the Lord Samuel will not have to have surgery to correct his PDA. What an answer to our prayers. :)

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Also, I just bottle fed Samuel for the 1st time this afternoon. He took about 10mL...almost 1/2 an ounce. I did not get a picture of the big event. I'll make sure to get one next time. Please pray that Samuel will continue to grow strong and be able to withstand his bottle feeding sessions.