What a day! I took Selah to her pediatrician for her one week checkup today. He checked her over and at the very end thought he may have heard a slight systolic murmur. Needless to say, "just to be sure" he wanted her to have the same workup Laynie did... After talking with Dr. Shah (Laynie's cardiologist of whom we trust immensely) he said he could fit us in and just to come over to the hospital and he would check her out right then. Thank the Lord because having to wait to hear any kind of news would have been miserable. He listened to her first and didn't think he even heard anything. He said he would go ahead and do the echocardiogram just so we could all say that she was A-OK and not to be worried about it. After the echo, we got the news that she would be just fine. She did have slight mitral valve regurgitation, BUT normally if it hadn't been for everything we have already gone through he wouldn't have done the echo in the first place AND it could just be from the stress of labor, etc.. Either way, all of her anatomy was fine. Her mitral valve was normal and everything looked fine. He was going to see us in 3 months to again check and make sure everything was going well. But, in his words "treat her like a normal child..she is fine!"
Lots of emotions flooding through today though. We were blessed with Laynie...she was one in a million (somewhat literally because of her heart issues) and thinking for a moment that we could be going down that road again really pulls at the heartstrings and causes you to question...Lord, are you serious? You really think that we are strong enough to deal with this again. But in the end He provides and He is in control. And even if something unforseen comes into the picture He will provide the grace EACH day to deal with whatever life throws at us. For now we are SOAKING in each second with Selah. She is so beautiful I literally have to stop and just smell her, smooch on her, and love her with all that is in me.
So, give your kids and extra hug and kiss. Life can be so short and we have to take every second to tell those we love how much they mean to us because in an instant things could be turned upside down!
For now, we continue to breathe...in and out...and enjoy our Selah Malia! I will try to add more pictures soon when things settle down :) For now I am snuggling up with Selah to take a nap (that is - if I can steal her away from her daddy!)
9 comments:
My heart literally skipped a beat or two reading this entry. I can only imagine the turmoil of emotions! God has provided you with an inner strength, Jill. If there was a problem with her heart I know you would be fine. He would carry you through it. I'm on my knees thanking Him there wasn't a problem though :) Thank you, Jesus!
what a day, Thanking God that Selah is healthy.
Give her hugs and kisses from me.
Love ya,
Holly
I am so thankful everything checked out ok today!! Thank you so much for bringing her up to the PICU to see us today!! You made my day, that is for sure! Your family will continue to be in my prayers,
Sarah Kelly-PICU
Your faith and strength amaze me. You are such a great example to me. Everything you write, good or bad, is inspiring and makes me want to be a better person. Heavenly Father has trusted you with so much for a reason. I know that He knows you personally and I have no doubt that He is just beaming over how you conduct yourselves during times of trial. You truly are a remarkable family. Selah (that is such a pretty name) and Laynie are so blessed to have you for parents. They are pretty special themselves to have been hand picked by the Lord to be in your family.
Dawn Peel
Glad all is well with Salah. They grow up way too fast. Just watched 1 make her last football game 1/2 time performance of her high school career, and her little sister make her debut as a cheerleader. Kick back and enjoy the ride!
I'm so glad you are home, and all is well. Thanks for the updates!
Ellie Rassi
I couldn't help but cry when I read your story. Thank God everything turned out well. God has truely blessed Selah with amazing parents. Enjoy these next few day of cuddling as you know they grow so fast!!
God Bless - Amy
Jill and Tadd,
I am so excited for you both and for Baby Selah. You both are great and just remember to share Tadd. You cannot have all the naps with her. I cannot wait to meet her and to catch up you both.
Kristal Barnett, PICU
Tadd, Jill and family. Selah is just beautiful. I want to squeeze her...next lunch date on Wed...K???Sorry I missed you live. I am soo happy for you. Thinking of you as always. Enjoy that princess...
Kelly
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