It has been determined that the baby has a transposition of the great arteries of the heart (for more on what that is, click here) which will require a corrective surgery right after birth with the possibility of more surgeries down the road.
It's not the news that any parent wants to hear but, given all of the things that could be wrong, we'll gladly take this one. Everything else is fine with the pregnancy and both mother and child are fine otherwise.
We visited with the Pediatric Cardiology team at CHoP (Children's Hospital of Philadelphia) this morning. As we stepped off the elevator on the 5th floor we saw several large, colorful photographs which immediately told us that we were in the right place.
They were all done by our friend, Debbie Gilbert.
Thank you, Debbie. You helped make today much easier for us, as I'm sure that your work has for many other families in difficult circumstances.
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pat you are in my prayers when my niece was very sick and had to be rushed to the er iwas emotionally drained and very much scared but after I used the power of the lord she was fine and I was relieved,so what I have to say is everything will be fine take care rob...
ReplyDeletePraying for Baby Cashin and mom, dad and big brother . . .
ReplyDeleteBruce the Clown
Pat,
ReplyDeleteBaby C., Mama, Shane and you and the whole family and the doctors, nurses, and caregivers are in our prayers.
May God grant us all this desire of our hearts, for Baby's healing.
- Mark and Nini
Thoughts and prayers...
ReplyDelete"Toto"
Prayers for you and your family.
ReplyDeleteTommy Moore
All my best karma is beamed your way, Mr. Cashin, and to your wonderful family and new baby, too!
ReplyDelete--Michael Karp
Pat,
ReplyDeleteYou are in my thoughts and prayers, as always. My grand daughter had open heart surgery at 18 months and is now the running, jumping wild thing.
In Grace and Peace,
Adaline
My prayers also go up for your family. Is there a fund set up for helping? I know it'll be expensive, but that little one deserves the best. Let us know.
ReplyDeleteTedrick
To all of you-Be well.
ReplyDeleteDave Carlyon
Pat, your beautiful family will be in my prayers! When is the littlest Cashin set to make his/her debut?
ReplyDeleteMary D.