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Date Posted: 08:00:59 10/28/03 Tue
Author: Joanne
Subject: Lynece, if it isn't loud, it normally isn't anything to worry about....m
In reply to: lynece 's message, "Calista had her 3yr checkup today and the Dr found a slight heart murmur" on 14:26:21 10/27/03 Mon

It is a concern when giving them certain medications or with specific illnesses - but it isn't a life/death situation.

The reason she would need to be seen by a cardiologist is because sometimes the valves don't sit properly in the 'seat' and that can be just a fluke, or like with our Meg, it was caused by her having too much iron in her blood (she had been anemic and no one bothered to see if she had gotten over it with the extra iron supplements).

Sam still has his murmur - and always will. Now, because of the valve involved, he takes prophylactic doses of antibiotics before he sees the dentist or has any 'dirty surgeries'.

I do believe that the order to see that dr would be precautionary and to confirm what they are hearing, which valve it is and if there is any reason to be concerned. Again, if it isn't very loud, it likely is just fine and would need to be watched.

She'll be fine, Lynece - if I can remain calm with Sam, you will be OK with her.

J

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[> [> Thanks Joanne, I called and got an apt for Jan 14, 2004! -- lynece, 15:06:34 10/28/03 Tue

I know its not an emergency, but I hate the thought of waiting that long to get any more info. I may call the ped back and ask her to make the appt. We did that when Calista had her seizures and you get in much quicker.

I know that they are quite common and one of my brothers had one at birth and then grew out of his. I guess what bothers me most, is that is wasn't discovered at birth, but 3 1/2 years later.

I had to take so many anti nauseau drugs plus steroids when pregnant with Calista that I automatically start to worry that I'm the cause of all her problems. Irrational I know,but the fear and guilt sneaks in.

I'm just so overwhelmed right now with everything. debt, selling that stupid house, seeing a chiropractor for my back pain, shipping a cat to Candy's folks in TX and now something wrong with my baby. Add the stress of Jon's job (and still not knowing about the overseas one)and various church responsibilities and I'm a basket case. Can someone stop this ride please, I want to get off!

Thanks for letting me vent. I haven't "seen" you around lately. Is all well with you?

Love, Lynece


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