Yep, you read the title right. We are expecting baby #2. Caden is going to be a big brother sometime between Christmas and New Years. David and are super excited and honestly a bit nervous too. Doctors have told us it is unlikely to have another child with HLHS however we are aware because we have one child with CHD we have a 7-13% chance of having a sibling with CHD. We are easing our minds and heading up to Milwaukee for me to have a Fetal Echocardiogram done on the baby’s heart in early August (I’ll be approximately 20 weeks and the heart will be formed enough to get a good results). David and I are excited to bring another little one into our life, and very happy with the timing. David and I talked about not having another child for the fear of having this happening again or me being pregnant with baby#2 when Caden would need his third heart surgery but the timing couldn’t have been better.
As for Caden……he is moving…..FAST. Yes, after 15 ½ months he is now walking and is non-stop.
Lastly, and for the best news Caden had a great Cardiology appointment today. His saturations were back up in the low 80’s where they normally are, and no surgery is needed now. Dr. Kovach felt it was most likely was a viral infection (the spot on his lung from previous blog) and that just needed time to clear up. We don’t have to return for 3 months!! Thanks for all your prayers. God listens. Love,Melissa
Congratulations! I'm also expecting baby #2 on January 30th. Our fetal echo will be done the first week of September. Wishing you luck and lots of heart healthy vibes sent your way!
ReplyDeleteOMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG!!! I AM CRYING HAS I TYPE. WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOU GUYS. PRAYING FOR GREAT NEWS ON YOUR TEST NEXT MONTH. CADEN NOW CAN SOON CHASE HIS BROTHER/SISTER AROUND THE HOUSE. HOW EXCITINGGGGGGGGGGGGG. GOD HAS BLESSED YOU WITH ANOTHER BECAUSE YOU ARE SUCH WONDERFUL PARENTS. AGAIN WHAT WONDERFUL NEWS AND WE ARE SO HAPPY FOR YOUR GROWING FAMILY. PRAYERS COMING FROM PLAINFIELD AND THANKS FOR KEEPING UP ON CADENS PAGE FOR ALL US THAT ARE ADDICTED TO HEARING HOW HE IS GROWING.
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RICK NANCY LAUREN SARA PATCHES
Awesome news all around! I love the walking video. Watch out you'll be running for awhile now :)
ReplyDeleteCONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you and of course all my prayers are for a healthy, happy brother or sister for Caden. Thanks for sharing that adorable video of Caden. He looks so happy and "busy". You have a real little "cutie" there.
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Congratulations on such fantastic news! Continued prayers for the soon to be expanded Smith family! Hoping and praying for a fantastic echo coming up!
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The Buchmann's
Chris, Michelle, Cam, Casey, and ^^Carsyn^^
Congratulations! As one of the people who helped care for your family in the hospital I've followed the blog with a lot of interest. I'm glad to see Caden's doing so well and that you're expanding the family!
ReplyDeleteCONGRADULATIONS! We are so happy for all of you.
ReplyDeleteGood News about Caden is also Great. I pray for Caden every night. I will now add Baby Smith and Melissa to my list. Our son Chad and Sarah who have a son Caden Oscar are expecting another boy on 10-10-10.(Grayson). Best of Luck to you guys.
Love Logan and Gavin's Grandparents,
Oscar and Colleen
Congrats on #2, he/she will be a great blessing. I pray for a great and wonderful pregnancy.
ReplyDeleteAwsome that Caden is walking... now let the REAL fun begin! He just has his own timetable of when he wants to do things!
I am so happy to hear his sats are back to normal and his check up went fine! That is WONDERFUL news!!!!
Jennifer
Love the video!!! Can't wait to chase little C-Dawg around the house!!! So glad to hear your appt went well. Excited to see you in a few weeks!!!
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Yippee! What a great post all around! Congratulations on #2...the echo is going to be fantastic. I will pray specifically for all 4 chambers!! Caden is such a big boy...so darn cute. When can we get together???
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Teri
God has blessed us with Caden. What a joy that he will have a brother or sister before the end of the year!
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