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Saturday, August 7, 2010

Sofia's Perfect Heart

Sofia saw a cardiologist on Friday as we move down the list of specialists that we may or may not have to see on a regular basis. We had Sofia's heart checked out, and the ECHO and the EKG both showed that Sofia's heart is in perfect shape! Such a relief.

She was as charming as ever in the waiting room making friends, she babbled and smiled at the nurse doing her vitals and EKG and then again with the ECHO technician. The doctor was mesmerized as well by her sweet disposition.

Children with Down syndrome have a 40% chance of having heart issues and because it had been reported to us that Sofia had an open oval window we were concerned that she may fall into that percentage. Dr. Choy said Sofia beat the odds on that one. He said her heart is "perfectly normal" that she is "obviously thriving" and seems to be "very healthy." GREAT words to hear from a health professional.

Just a few more specialty appointments (ears and eyes) and we will be ready to move on with life as usual!

Here is Sofia on the exam table...such a doll baby!

15 comments:

  1. She is really just TOO MUCH!!!!! We were told the same thing re: the oval window and happy to learn he was also perfect!

    Blessings-
    Gretchen

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  2. She truely is a doll, can't blame the doctor being mesmerised by that sweet sweet face. So happy to hear all's well with her heart, that's one less worry!

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  3. Oh my goodness, how can you not fall in love with that smile? So glad that her heart is just fine!

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  4. Great news!! She is looking SO well, Jen! : )

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  5. She is beautiful. Just radiates a beautiful personality.

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  6. What wonderful news.

    How cute she looks with her pretty bow.

    :)

    Teri

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  7. Great news! We received the same news as well! I just want to come "steal" her from you guys. She is too cute and I think she and Nadia would make great sisters. (Ok, just kidding...but really they would--especially with the bows!!) Michael, our youngest, has already picked out another sister for Nadia. We're praying about what's next for us...we'll see. :)

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  8. She really is beautiful! I'm so happy to hear that her heart is healthy!!!

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  9. Such wonderful news, Jen!! Enjoy that little, HEALTHY, bundle of love:)

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  10. She is such a beauty and I am so glad to hear that her heart is perfect!

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  11. Yayeee, that is such GREAT news.

    Oh my word--could she possibly be any cuter????? Totally precious.

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  12. How can you ever say no to that face?? She is just irresistible!! I am so happy on the good news!!

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  13. Not to be redundant, but MY OH MY is she darling!!!

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  14. Can I just tell you how delicious that baby is? And her smile...she was smiling at you! The love! I am so touched that you have given this baby a future of so much love. How lucky she is. She is beautiful and I think I want her. ha ha.

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