So we had a bit of a crazy afternoon.
Last week we had to monitor Eva's heart for 24 hours to check for any irregularities. Around 3pm this afternoon we got a phone call from the doctor saying that they had found a concern and asked us to bring her to Children's Hospital immediately so that they can monitor her for up to 3 days. Corrie frantically packed our bags, I came home from work (and nailed my knee on the door frame rushing into the house ... I literally doubled over in pain and am now hobbling around the hospital like an idiot!), and we all headed to the hospital.
After a long check-in process, we are finally settled into our room and got all the news regarding her heart.
Basically, Eva has a condition called WPW, which leads to periods of an increased heartbeat in the lower chambers of her heart. The at home monitor picked up a 3 hour period where Eva's heart was beating over 300 beats a minute! The doctors want to do an EKG, Echo scan, chest X ray and put her on a drug called propranolo to slow down her heart.
While I'm sure there are more details to come, the doctor told us that 2/3 of infants who have this problem grow out of it within their first year. The other third may grow up with the condition, but for most it does not cause any major problems. We actually have a friend (along with her mom and sister) who has WPW and is fine.
For the time being, we'll be hanging with Eva and hope to get some clearer answers and next steps as the day/night continues. We will definitely send out another update when we have more definitive info. Unfortunately, due to the stupid swine flu, they won't allow any visitors in the hospital ... not even grandparents :( Corrie will be sleeping here with Eva tonight and I'll head home late tonight and return early in the morning.
We would ask that you pray for Eva's health and our sanity. Eva seems to be holding up better then we are ... as Corrie and I keep losing it every now and then. We just gotta keep breathing and trusting God. We feel blessed to have such a supportive community around us. Thanks for all your love and prayers.
Adam, Corrie and Eva (smiling below!)
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