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feeling kind of down about my baby
I was told my baby has a hold in his heart and theres Nonthing they can do until baby is born. This is my 4th baby boy. All my boys were born healthy with no health problems. They all were between 8-9 pounds. Im just scared. Im 22 weeks and 1day.
A hole in your heart (heart murmur) is actually very common in newborns and usually resolves on its own. In some cases, the baby requires minor surgery, but it most often is asymptomatic. I was born with a murmur and it healed on its own. I am a nurse and this was one of the things I was surprised to learn in nursing school.
Thanks ladies! I will keep you ladies update on things! I have a long way to go. March 24,2015 I cant wait to meet baby Bryce!
I believe in the power of prayer and the healing hand of God. I would refuse to accept this and expect God to work a miracle. Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.
I am praying for you. I have heard that sometimes this can be a false positive. I know someone who had multiple tests saying the baby would have a hole in the heart, but after delivery further testing was done and it was not there. Sometimes there is artifact that makes it look like there is a problem but there is not
My son has a vsd. They measured it not longer after he was born and decided it was only a small hole and could close by itself. He'll have another scan at 3yrs to make sure it has but otherwise it hasn't caused him any issues. We were told tho to keep an eye out for any unexplained fevers and let drs know just incase of infection but he's been fine so far. Wishing you and baby lots of luck that its only a minor one too!
Prsying for you and your little one
My twins were born premature with holes in their hearts and one had an extra ventricle. They were monitored for 2 yrs after birth and slowly but surely they closed or got smaller. They are both active and energetic. Would never know they were premies or had heart problems. Yes its scary but you gotta stay strong and positive for your lil one.
As scary as this is (I couldn't imagine getting that news) there's so many advancements in technology try not to stress too much - it's pretty common to see and I'm sure your baby will grow into a happy healthy little boy :-) I'll be sending my thoughts to you!
I was born with a hole in my heart, was in the nicu for a week and it healed on its on. I am a perfectly healthy 27 year old. Try not to worry the doctors will do everything to help you and your baby!
My sister is currently having some issues with her pregnancy....since her 1st sonogram at the high risk doctor they found a hole in her sons heart this was early on maybe 16 weeks....her last appt at 23 weeks they could not find the hole....so it is possible for it to close on its own still...hoping for the best for you and your little one
My oldest daughter had a tiny hole in her heart, she spent a couple of days in nicu but came home with us. She had to get test ran at 3, the hole had completely closed, checked again at 5 and still no hole. She is a healthy, athletic 14 year old now, try to think positive hon, he'll be fine :)
He will be fine, they found it early! Dont stress about it.
My friend found out at I do believe 6 months her sons heart wasn't forming correctly and had open heart surgery at 5 days old and 2 more before he turned 3 and is healthy as can be. He was also born with all organs on the opposite side of his body has to take antibiotics for the rest of his life but is just fine. Try not to stress it's not good for you and baby.... I know easier said than done. I will be praying for ur lo.
With my first they told me there was a hole in my daughters heart. It scared the life out of me. She was born at 36 weeks and 3 days. Weighing in at 6 lbs 14oz. She was healthy as can be. She is now 7 still living with a hole in her Herat. She wears a heart monitor and goes to the cardiologist every 2 months. She is not on any medication. You baby will be fine. Just keep faith and hope
I had a male cousin born with a hole the size of a quarter in his heart. He had surgery when he was a baby. He now is a healthy 22 year old man with Jo health problems!!! Just pray. Hope everything works out for the best for u and your son!!
Thanks ladies!
Yes I just found out about it. Im praying he doesn't need surgery when he is born but I just have to wait in see. But other than that he is fine! And gowning everyday. I aslo found out my kids father was born with a hole in his heart too and he is healthy but he also had to have surgery.
My friend's daughter was born the same way. She is perfectly healthy. She did have surgery at the age of 5 to correct it. They didn't open her chest, they used cameras and tubes. She'll be 9 next month, normal little girl
A friend of mine has a hole in his heart and he is 27 now. He monitored monthly as an infant every three months and a toddler every six months as a child. He never had any issues and was/is very active. Don't stress yourself out, remember stress isn't good for a pregnancy. Stay positive and continue to love your baby is all you can do right now. I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
as scary as it sounds now it could be ok. I know my friends son was born with a whole in his heart and they knew early so as soon as he was born they knew he would need suregery. he is now 2 almost 3 and if you didn't konw you wouldn't. he is a completely normal little boy.
Did you just find out about it? I would be freaked, my prayers are with you. I hope things work out.
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