We had our final cardiologist appointment here in Illinois before we move. This was Isabelle’s first appointment since her post op check up and I was a tiny bit worried that something might come up. When we arrived I asked if an echocardiogram was scheduled and she said Dr. Chen would examine Isabelle and decide then. We were sent for… Read More

Since her surgery, a month ago tomorrow, this kid can EAT! Finally, we can feed her something and she’ll eat more than a bite or two and then, casually, pass the rest off to the dog, poised at the base of her high chair. Today I offered her some applesauce, something she has never really liked, and she LOVED it…. Read More

Here she is, our Isabelle, chomping on her new favorite, Tootsie Rolls. Or as she calls them, ‘num num’. She is almost 4 weeks post open heart surgery and she is doing wonderfully. And basically, we’ll give her just about anything she wants! She is gaining weight and has energy to spare! We have been amazed at the transformation that… Read More