Pediatric Surgery Update

Sutton went on another road trip to KC yesterday!  This time I drove us because Andrew was already in KC for work.  Thankfully Sutton slept the entire way which allowed me a calmer time getting lost in downtown KC when my phone GPS stopped speaking out loud to me:).

Our appointment yesterday was a consult with the pediatric surgeon.  He decided that since the fluoroscopy and CT scan could not definitively show if there is a hernia or not, he would need to do a scope.  Before we schedule that, Sutton will need to have another echocardiogram just to make sure he's strong enough for the procedure.  The doctor does not foresee any issues with that and fortunately that can be done in Columbia.  The scope/possible hernia repair will most likely be done sometime this summer.  

The surgeon echoed Dr. O'Connor's thoughts about having diaphragmatic hernia now as opposed to having it at birth is such a blessing.  The issue with having it in utero or at birth in a preemie would be that it can keep the lungs from fully developing causing a lot of breathing issues.  Fortunately, Sutton's lungs are developed and this isn't the case with him.  An untreated hernia can have serious consequences though, so even though he is not symptomatic aside from some occasional quick breathing, the surgeon would like to take care of this as soon as possible.

We felt very comfortable with the surgeon and Sutton was very taken with him- he kept giving him his gummy grin every time the doc looked at him.  We took this as a great sign that Suttie is once again in great hands.

Lawson got to hang out with Lulu again and decided to spend the whole day smiling at her.  He is such a happy baby:).  This weekend we will finally introduce the boys to my extended family and we are so excited!  Then for the fourth, the boys will get to meet their cousins and uncles on Andrew's side (they've already met their Aunt on his side).  We cannot wait to see them and meet our new nephew Greyson who was born in March!  It's so fun to finally share the boys with all of these special people! Have a great weekend!