We wrap up this week with a visit to Brendan’s cardiologist. He was due for his routine echocardiogram and EKG.
We schedule his appointments carefully when we can so that it falls during a normal down time for him and then we give him a little Benadryl to help him relax for all of the stuff he has to endure. It worked flawlessly today, he slept soundly through his entire appointment and they were able to get good clear pictures.

He looked so cute sleeping in a big bed with his HME on. We were so thrilled he was able to sleep through all of the pushing and prodding.

We were in the “Angry Birds” themed room today for echo

He got his EKG done while he slept in his stroller, it was so easy!

Benadryl is good stuff, Brendan woke up a little groggy!

The most awesome thing that we could have had happen today did happen, we got an A+ report card from Brendan’s cardiologist. His heart is strong and working well. No leaking valves at all, no narrowing of arteries, no abnormal rhythms. We do not have to go back again until January, he just has to keep focusing on growing and working on his lungs. This appointment was easy, everyone was right on time and we were home in a blink.

Trevor was lucky enough to stay home with Daddy today. Bill had the day off of work for Columbus Day! Trevor was good and took a nice nap for the first part and let Bill get some things done. I left lunch prepared and let Bill know to make sure to put his food down a bit at a time and space it out so that Trevor doesn’t put it in his mouth by the fistful.

The boys had fun with the literal interpretation of Mommy’s instructions.

Of course he goes for the chicken first, I don’t blame him!

Chicken and peas make Trevor happy

When Brendan was back home and still had a nurse for the rest of the day, Bill and I took the opportunity to go out for a lunch. Trevor was a super good boy at the diner!

Bribing with fries might have something to do with it!

Brendan’s nurse had a lot of documentation to write today about the doctor’s visit. Trevor thought he had a few things to add too!

We are so happy for days that go smoothly. We begin weaning medicines again today, I am hoping with all my might that it goes better now that he is stronger!

We send healing Brendan power to Aunt Erin to speed her recovery!