Atrial Septal Defect (ASD) - the scariest news yet.

So I am still processing this, but we just found out Wyatt has what is commonly called
ASD(Atrial Septal Defect).

Basically, he has a hole between the walls of the upper chambers in his heart. He was born with it, possibly because he was a premie, and his heart has to work harder to pump blood back into the lungs to get oxygen.

It's terrifying to hear that your son has a hole in his heart. Especially when its not because of an emotional relationship breakup. The good news is that it is something that can be treated and he will be able to live a normal life.

The doctor went on to say we don't have to limit any activity or interactions as he grows. There is a possibility that it will fix itself, although the more realistic thing will be that he needs to have surgery around the age of 2-4 years old to plug the hole. Best case, its a small device inserted through the leg artery(crazy right???) and worst case is open heart surgery. But lets all pray we don't get to that.

Anyhow, here is a diagram showing the whole. If you want to read up on the issue, click the link below.

ASD - demo video

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Atrial Septal Defect (ASD)