Cardiologist checkup

Our cardiologist greeted us by saying, "well I think you set a new record for how quick you got out [of the hospital] after the Glenn surgery!". Of course this was extremely exciting to hear! Ethan weighed in at 15 lb. 6 oz., so he really hasn't gained any weight since surgery. But his doc's not concerned right now, since it's only been 2 weeks and I told him that we were all sick with the stomach bug the first week we were home.

Ethan had his echocardiogram done on his heart and the function looks great! The doc has cut back our Lasix (diuretic med) to once a day instead of twice. We go back again in 6 weeks for another checkup and he thinks by that time we'll be able to quit the Lasix completely - which will mean we'll be completely drug-free for the first time ever! What will we do with ourselves, not having to give daily meds, I can't wait!?!

Our next pediatrician appointment is on Monday, 2/11 for Ethan's 6-month checkup. Poor guy, they always schedule his appointments for the day he turns that many months old - what a way to celebrate, huh?

Well that's about all... poor Tarheels for losing to Duke last night, but we'll have a rematch at Duke later in the season so hopefully we'll be able to get bragging rights next time! :-)