Davis goes to the beach...and the cardiologist

Last week, we rang in Summer 2012 in Florida on the white, sandy beaches of Destin...Davis, Matt, and I met up with Gramma, DD, Aunt Kelli, Uncle Chad, and cousins Haley, Wyatt, and Grant.  It was a big crew!  Davis didn't know what to think of it all at first.  Once he got settled and the hot sun cooled off a bit, he got to see the ocean!  He loved it; he looked at the waves and felt the salty breeze on his skin and in that wild hair of his.

I think he found the beach to be a peaceful place in paradise. :)  Look at that face!

Little D was happy to get home though and back to his beloved swing.  And after a calm weekend, he had his check up with his cardiologist.  He got an EXCELLENT report!  Davis weighs 12 lb 6 oz and is almost 24 inches; this puts him right at the 50th percentile on the Down Syndrome chart for weight and slightly above average for height, which is awesome since this chart includes the DS kids with and without heart defects.  The doctor said over and over how pleased he was and that Davis is doing just as good as we could hope considering his heart problem.

We will go back for another check up in one month, at which he will have his final echocardiogram before consult with the surgeons at Vanderbilt.  This puts us right at target for a surgery date at around six months of age in August unless something changes.

So keep up your prayers or positive thoughts or good vibes, whatever you have to spare, for little Davis as he approaches surgery time, and for his Mama and Daddy too.  We thank you!