Can’t sleep…
The fetal echocardiogram is in the morning, I need to get some rest but I am too nervous. We have seen ultrasound after ultrasound of Evan’s heart but this is the day where we will hopefully learn something substantial about how well it’s working and perhaps get a glimpse into how the surgeries might go for him. HLHS is part of a family of heart defects and its severity can vary from child to child. The biggest issue is of course the substantially underdeveloped left ventricle but that is just one of many things that can be a problem. Size and flow through the aorta, pulmonary artery, and valves are also very important and play a significant role in the surgeries that are to come. I hope we come away with some good news tomorrow.
