daored Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) It’s strange to imagine that a wee on a small piece of white plastic can so much change your life. From the initial joy of finding out my partner Amy was pregnant with our first child, joy soon turned when we were referred to LGI where we were informed our unborn child had a heart condition called Truncus arteriosus. Max O’Leary was born at 19:25 on Sunday 22 December 2019, a few hours after Bristol City had lost 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday it felt rather apt that a defeat should incur on his birth date setting him up for years of disappointment ahead. Upon Max’s delivery it was standing room only as every doctor, nurse, midwife, consultant was there, including a pimped up cot which would not have looked out of place in a Sci Fi movie. Max was transferred to Intensive Care where a doctor examined his heart, and when asked how it was – replied ‘as we expected’ ! We quickly moved onto the miracle of Max, I sat with him that evening as he was linked to every machine going, and the following morning we visited him before heading out for something to eat – upon our return he was just led in a cot and was being moved to a side room in the children’s ward, before he came home for the first time on Christmas Eve – two days after birth with the understanding Max would require surgery within the next six to eight weeks. Max’s surgery was held on 16 January 2020, this is now known as his ‘Heart Day’. We carried Max down to surgery to be put to sleep and then waited for that call to advise the surgery had been successful, which was to fit a plastic tube to act as an artery, he was three weeks old. It’s still difficult to believe that a week after a seven hour open heart surgery he was being allowed home. Max is now three years old, and slowly getting into the disappointment of being a City fan. He has six monthly check ups as they monitor him, with each one you know it’s one closer to being told surgery is required again. We’re blessed to have such a special, strong child. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund provide life-saving medical equipment for the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, parent accommodation for families and vital ward resources. We also fund staff training, scientific research and new clinical roles. Please wear something red this Friday , in recognition of a fanatic charity that has supported my family and so many others and continues to do so. Thank you for taking the time to read this. https://www.chsf.org.uk/ @3 Peaps In A PodCast Edited January 28, 2023 by daored 2 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) 6 minutes ago, daored said: It’s strange to imagine that a wee on a small piece of white plastic can so much change your life. From the initial joy of finding out my partner Amy was pregnant with our first child, joy soon turned when we were referred to LGI where we were informed our unborn child had a heart condition called Truncus arteriosus. Max O’Leary was born at 19:25 on Sunday 22 December 2019, a few hours after Bristol City had lost 1-0 to Sheffield Wednesday it felt rather apt that a defeat should incur on his birth date setting him up for years of disappointment ahead. Upon Max’s delivery it was standing room only as every doctor, nurse, midwife, consultant was there, including a pimped up cot which would not have looked out of place in a Sci Fi movie. Max was transferred to Intensive Care where a doctor examined his heart, and when asked how it was – replied ‘as we expected’ ! We quickly moved onto the miracle of Max, I sat with him that evening as he was linked to every machine going, and the following morning we visited him before heading out for something to eat – upon our return he was just led in a cot and was being moved to a side room in the children’s ward, before he came home for the first time on Christmas Eve – two days after birth with the understanding Max would require surgery within the next six to eight weeks. Max’s surgery was held on 16 January 2020, this is now known as his ‘Heart Day’. We carried Max down to surgery to be put to sleep and then waited for that call to advise the surgery had been successful, which was to fit a plastic tube to act as an artery, he was three weeks old. It’s still difficult to believe that a week after a seven hour open heart surgery he was being allowed home. Max is now three years old, and slowly getting into the disappointment of being a City fan. He has six monthly check ups as they monitor him, with each one you know it’s one closer to being told surgery is required again. We’re blessed to have such a special, strong child. Children’s Heart Surgery Fund provide life-saving medical equipment for the Leeds Congenital Heart Unit, parent accommodation for families and vital ward resources. We also fund staff training, scientific research and new clinical roles. Please wear something red this Friday , in recognition of a fanatic charity that has supported my family and so many others and continues to do so. Thank you for taking the time to read this. https://www.chsf.org.uk/ @3 Peaps In A PodCast He looks like a handful..in the nicest possible way!! Wishing you all the best for the future. Edited January 28, 2023 by glynriley 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted January 28, 2023 Report Share Posted January 28, 2023 (edited) Is he saying "It wasn't me Mummy". He is very lucky that we have that wonderful NHS to deal with such things without a penny changing hands. May he live happily for a long time. Edited January 28, 2023 by cidered abroad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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