Team Woodard: Dr.'s Appointment and Prayer Request

Thursday, October 2, 2008

Dr.'s Appointment and Prayer Request

Trigger went for his 2 month "Well Baby Check-up". I put that in quotes because it didn't seem like a well check-up. The first thing Dr. Slusher always does is listen to Trigger's heartbeat. Well...she listened and heard a heart murmur. I know what your thinking...my child had one of those...no big deal. They sent us for an EKG and a chest xray just to make sure there isn't any structural problems with his heart. We went and had the xray and EKG done. Trigger was so wonderful during the tests. He actually slept through most of the EKG and Matt took a picture of him with his electrodes all over his body.

Anyway, we heard back from the tests yesterday. The radiologists said the xray showed that Trigger's heart was a little enlarged. And, Dr. King (who is suppose to be THE best pediatric cardiologist around) read the EKG and said it was "suspect". From my understanding, that means there were some abnormalities in the test results but he didn't know what was wrong. Dr. Slusher said that we would have to go see Dr. King for an appointment. They base their appointments on the seriousness of the patients problems. We didn't get an appointment until November 12th because Trigger doesn't have any symptoms of heart problems right now. I'm hoping that waiting this long to see him is a good sign that everything is going to be okay!
That's not all....Trigger also has a hernia in his belly button. They warned us in the NICU that he might develop one because he's a preemie. Well...of course he did! We will just watch it for now and hope it doesn't get any bigger. Then, he had a few other things that she mentioned to us. After this whole traumatic ordeal, Trigger had to get his shots!!!! Two in his right leg and one in his left and one orally! He was NOT a happy camper...in fact, HE HAD TEARS!!! He has never had tears. It was very sad. So...needless to say, we were all exhausted when we left Green Clinic.
Prayer Request: Please just pray for Trigger. He is a very strong boy and I know that he is going to be okay! Please pray for us. Matt and I, along with many other family members, are worried and are wanting our appointment in November to come quickly.

3 comments:

Emery Wilkerson said...: Garson- We are praying for you all!; October 2, 2008 at 9:41 PM
2kwfoster said...: We will keep you guy in our prayers!
Keep us posted when you can.
Kory and Kaylin; October 3, 2008 at 10:02 AM
auDi tHis woRld said...: An oral shot??? Never heard of it. We love you, Garson, Matt, and Trigger.

Jesus, would you bring healing to whatever things seem 'suspect' so that when Trigger sees Dr. King in November the report will be, "Whatever was suspect is gone. Your God has healed your son!" May Trigger's body touch the hem of Your garment today, Jesus!; October 5, 2008 at 3:47 PM

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The Woodards

My name is Garson Woodard. I'm a wife to Matt. He is the most incredible husband a girl could ask for. We met in Kindergarten at Cedar Creek (the school we attended for 13 years). Matt and I started dating our Jr. year in high school and dated for 6 years. We got married on June 26, 2004. I am so thankful that God brought us together! I am a mother to Trigger, Campbell, and Larkin. We worked hard to have all of them. After 2 miscarriages, two years after trying to get pregnant, a 2 week hospital stay, and a short (didn't seem short at the time) NICU stay, we brought home our first precious miracle: Trigger! He was born on July 29, 2008. Trigger's completely spoiled rotten! He is full of personality and definitely shows some of the same tenacity that his namesake had!

With our second child, Campbell, we made it to 38 weeks. He was born on June 3, 2010. He still had to stay in the NICU for 5 days for breathing issues. Campbell is absolutely precious..shy but such a little clown. I can't wait to watch our two boys which are 22 months apart) grow up together. I know they are going to fight constantly but be BEST of friends at the same time!

I just thought my boys were our miracles...and they are...but, at the end of May 2011, Matt and I found out that we were expecting the biggest surprise of our life. We were having baby #3 after being told we could never get pregnant on our own. AND, to add to the excitement, we were having a GIRL. After dealing with my medical issues, a two vessel cord, and IUGR, Larkin was born on January 6, 2012. She came here ruling the roost and I am sure that is not going to change anytime soon.

After what seemed like forever thinking that I would not have any children, God has blessed me with three beautiful babies all within 3.5 years.

After having Campbell, Matt and I decided I would become a stay-at-home mom. In alot of ways it is more difficult than teaching because I am with OUR children all day...and OUR children don't seem to listen like my students would. HOW DOES THAT WORK? Haha! Seriously though, it is the BEST job in the world and I feel very blessed to be able to be home to witness each and every minute of our boys' lives!

I started this blog when we found out we were pregnant with Trigger and have continued to document our crazy lives with a toddler and a baby since I don't have time to scrapbook anymore. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you visit again!