Right now, this very minute, Mac's oxygen saturations are at 91 on room air.
I know--Get. Out. Of. Town. :)
But it's true.
They turned off the O2 this morning and he's holding his own.
This is life-changing stuff.
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Mr. McKay is a miracle. He was diagnosed with a soup of congenital heart defects while still in utero including: double inlet left ventricle (DILV), Transposition of the Great Arteries (TGA), a large ASD which has now been modified to create a single atrium, pulmonary atresia, and dextrocardia. He has undergone a series of three open heart surgeries to reroute his plumbing into a flow more likely to meet his growing body's demand for oxygen. He is post BT Shunt (August 22, 2008) and post-Glenn (November 25, 2008), and most recently traveled cross country to have the Fontan procedure at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (July 9, 2010). Today, McKay is a growing near-three-year old challenged with developmental hurdles we are anxiously trying to help him overcome. McKay offers heart baby hope of the most robust proportions. This blog chronicles our adventures.
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25 comments:
Exciting news!!!
Hooray for Mac!!! I have a little boy that will have to have the Fontan sometime in the future. Thank you for sharing your story. It gives my heart comfort to see Mac progress. We are praying for him and your family from Wyoming. Wishing you the very best, Sarah
WOW!!! That is all I can say about that. What a great number and as a heart mommy...we spend a lot of time with numbers. Congrats Mac!!! You all should be home real soon.
Such a great update to read! Keep it up McKay! Yay for all of you!
Unbelievable!!! I am thrilled for you!!
Wooo Hooo! We are so thrilled!
Wonderful! How exciting! Praying home will be in your near future! :)
91 ?!!! Hooray! Yipee! That is such good news! Go McKay!
Super-awesome!
Miracle Mac continues to defy all odds. This is such great news. You and Mac and family have a huge army rooting for you. Its like he's won the World Cup. What are Mac's official team colors, by the way?
Oh my gosh, you made me cry. How awesome to hear such wonderful news. I can only imagine how it affected you. I hope and pray that it means you will be home sooner than you thought!
Such good news...best of wishes and hurry home with your darling so you can all be together..bet his brothers are excited to see him.
Kids bounce back so fast..so happy to hear your news...
This is awesome news! I hope he continues to exceed all expectations. What a strong little guy.
So glad to hear it!
Do hurry up and get well Mr. Mac.
You're very much on the minds and in the hearts of so many people. It appears that this procedure will make all the difference.
SPEEDY RECOVERY!
Raso's
Only another heart parent would know exactly why a post entitled "90-what?!" is going to contain good news. Been following your journey and so grateful for the progress Mac is making.
Rolf and Trish
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www.rudysbeat.wordpress.com
WOW~ I bet you are shocked to see that on the monitor! Does he look super pink? How did McKay respond when he woke up and was no longer attached to his O2 leash?? Amazing stuff indeed!!
Yay!!! Great news!! Thinking of you guys every day!! We send our love and well wishes!!! Keep up the good news;) xoxo - Shane & Em
SUCH WONDERFUL NEWS! WHAT A CHAMP!!!!!!
Yay!! We like those numbers too! Thinking of you and praying for you as we walk this road together. Zach had his Fontan Monday and is doing great so far. We have been so encouraged by all the good reports on McKay!
Heart hugs,
Pam
Amazing!!! Way to go McKay!!!
AWESOME! Let's all say goodbye to those cute purple feet!! 91 is so awesome... :)
Yipee! I bet you never thought in your life he would have O2 Sats that high. Way to go little man.
I hope and pray that things continue in that direction.
(HUGS)
Carolyn
YAY!!!!!!!!
his lungs must be good too, to get up that high.
I spoke to my peeps about your peeps (Lu's card about Mac's surgeon), and Luna's card told me Dr Spray is the senior most guy in the field-period!!
I knew when I heard that, that McKay was in great hands!
so happy for you all, not too long before you can get on with enjoying the rest of the summer.
Wahoo, good news!!
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