Today we had an appt with Oliver’s cardiologist, Dr Rosenthal. We left early this morning with me, tom, oli and silvia. Mom stayed with Ingrid and Nathan. When we first got there we checked in and were seated in the waiting room. Kim, or Auntie Kim as she likes to be called weighed Oli at a whopping 21 lbs and 7 oz. (dont get too excited though, he was still dressed). I will have to double check this week at Dr. Os. Then we headed straight for radiology for a chest xray. Dr R wanted to get a baseline picture since we hadnt taken one since Nov. 08′. This was the worst part of the day for Oli. He fought us so hard- we had to get another nurse and me to hold him down. It was really torturous to look at him. He hates being laid down like this because this is the way they normally give him shots. After a quick couple of pics, we headed back to cardiology. Steve performed the echo. He has done this for us at least a half dozen times. It is so much more relaxing when Tom and I know the tech. He stops to explain things and answers our questions too. he seems to be a really good guy. He is also very loving to Oliver. His voice seems to sooth Oliver who was showing signs of nervousness. Elmo was a great distraction to him. Even more so then the grape lolli that Steve offered him. After about 40 min, we were done. An old cardiologist (his first name is Daniel) came in and said- I just wanted to take a look at Oliver. Wow! He looks great he said! and then he tolkd us that the echo looked the same as last time, all looked good. He also mentioned that he really felt that he credits Dr. Cornfield (our pulmanary doc)for turning things around for Oliver and getting him discharged from the hospital. I had never really considered this. Though I agree that he helped Oliver out ALOT, and truley believed that Oliver would be just fine when others didnt.
After that, a gal walked in and did her thing with the EEG machine. Quick and painless. Within 10 minutes we were back in the waiting room. 20 minuted or so later they called us in to wait for Dr. R. Eventually, after alot of ball playing , running around, and avoiding Oliver’s constant request for Outside? dr R showed up. We all started in the room, but eventually we were in the hallway (our visits always end up there) we cant seem to contain Oliver in the room – though we truley dont even try. Most of the cardiologist team know and love him. Dr. R confirmed what we had already heard. He also added a few interesting things. He said that most babies who have this medical issue tend to show other symtoms between the ages of 1 and 2 because it is a stage of huge growth. Oliver has actually improved. He is no longer on oxygen, no more meds and his heart function has SUPER improved!!!! WOW! This is HUGE!!!!!
Another thing he said was that Oliver may end up catching up to his potential height and weight! That is exciting to hear that he might not always be a little peanut. More to come…

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