Aiden had an ECHO Cardiogram done @ 1pm at The Children’s Hospital in Denver. Our last ECHO appointment, 2 weeks prior they had told us that his Aortic Valve was now bleeding into his chest which could possibly cause heart failure, which in-utero would be devastating to Aiden. They also heard a heart arrhythmia. Of course this news wasn’t what we had wanted to hear — We went to PA, not really telling anyone about the news, met with family, held the baby shower in PA and flew back for our checkup ECHO. I was just praying for the status to be the same, not any worse…
Instead the same Dr tells us that even though she told us that the bleeding could not stop on it’s own (because she never had witnessed it during treatment) — it somehow has and stopped completely. Asbolutely no AV leakage. As well as no arrhythmia at all.
Now I have been asked, does this mean everything is fine now. Unfortunately not YET. But, with his Pulmonary Arteries growing (don’t ask me medically how — and don’t quote me, because i forgot to ask, but they we’re going to put a BT Shunt in to “hold up” the small PA’s… I THINK that the PA’s growing may make that part unnecessary) and now the AV not bleeding out (again, don’t ask me medically how) his spleen appearing (uh… medical book please) and an arrhythmia disappearing for 2 tests in a row (can I get a hallelujah people!) — all those things complicate the surgeries he needs to repair the primary heart defects (blood flow direction, missing chamber, missing valve) are disappearing rather astonishingly fast — and of course, with no medical reason. So Aiden’s chances just get better and better with each new piece of good news.
I really want to thank everyone for all the love, thoughts, prayers, support and stories that we will share with Aiden when he get’s older. We continue to pray for everyone, including the BabyCenter mothers. Especially Diana’s Aiden (who thank the lord got his transplant and is doing better and better, may he be home in the arms of his loving family soon), Micah, Katie, Emma Lynn who passed on 6-5-09 (may god be with their family), Sam, Joseph, Eve – Elle and Jack, Trenton (whos doing good after OHS) — I know i’m missing many others, but know we pray for you and your families and the health of all of our children.
God bless.
Levi & Tracy
Matthew 17:19-20 "For truly I tell you, if you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you."We founded a Facebook group called "Praying for Children with Health Problems" - if you have a Facebook account and would like to receive notifications and praise reports on children with heath problems in need of prayer please visit us below:
God is good baby! Aiden seems to be getting stronger and the Lord is definitely blessing him! You will make it through Aiden. We love you so much!
You are most definitely an amazing little man Aiden, so much so that the Lord is already performing Miracles for you. We can’t wait for you to join us soon, your room is all ready and cozy waiting for you
This is an amazing testimony. I am so glad you posted it. Our son, Justin Kashtock found your Mom on Facebook and she gave us the link to your web page. Mike prayed for you and Tracy and baby Aiden in church yesterday during the prayers of the people. Last night he prayed for your Mom’s trip out to see you and your family.
Prayers will continue. We have seen the Lord walk into many impossible places and turn them around.
Blessings,
Pat Kashtock
http://patkashtock.squarespace.com/
Hi there,
I would love to be a support to you and your family in this time. I too have a CHD kid here in Denver and have founded an organization to help families just like ours. Please contact me if there’s anything I can do. I will be adding Aiden to the prayer chain!
-LB
Baby Aiden is God’s child and God knows what the plan is for his life. This is the point I reached because I just couldn’t deal with it all on my own. All we can do is trust Him and His plans, He is the one who has control over this situation. Besides, God wants us to share our burden we carry with Him because He wants us to remain His happy children. He never wants to give us more than we can handle.
Keep the Faith and prayers. You’re in my prayers.