Went to see the doctor today for Bailey's follow up from his follow up xray. His infection has cleared up but the xray still indicates an enlarged heart and the doctor can hear a faint murmer. He has now referred me to a heart specialist for Bailey to have an ultrasound on his heart. The doctor told me not to panic but it's a bit hard not to. I was holding back tears in the doctors office.
The doctor gave me quite a few reasons why it could be, which are:
it could be as simple as Bailey not taking a deep breath during the xray, which can make the heart appear large according to the heart/lung ratio;
It is also very common for children his age to have a murmer;
It could just be fluid around the heart that makes it appear larger and that can clear up on its own;
He also said he could've been born with a large heart, but if so we need to know why, it could be the valve, but if this was the case he would have a very loud murmer and Bailey's is just faint.
It still doesn't make me feel any easier and I am crying as I am typing this. I'm worried now and will be until he sees the heart specialist on the 29th June. I hope it's just a case of Bailey not taking a deep breath during the xray.
Friday, June 16, 2006
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This must have been a nightmare hearing this news, but try to remember the doctors always give worst case scenarios. It hasn't shown any problems til now, so fingers crossed it is as simple as him not taking a big enough breath. Hang in there, and if you need to chat give me a call :)
Sending healthy vibes and prayers for little Bailey...
Not taking a deep enough breath sounds quite reasonable, he was probably quite scared by the whole xray ordeal!!
Of course it's hard not to to think the worst... But I'm sure he will be Aok!!!
Gentle hugs for your little man xxx Love Tara xxx
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