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grannyactivist Thu 05-Jul-18 19:39:57

My grandson, born on the 1st of May, initially put on weight and was obviously thriving. He then began to lose weight to the point that the breastfeeding specialist advised formula top ups. He is quite a wheezy baby and today my daughter noticed his lips had a bluish tinge so she took him straight to the GP who diagnosed him with a heart murmur and has requested an urgent referral to a paediatric cardiologist for an echocardiogram. My daughter knows that her sister and niece also have heart murmurs, that haven't caused any undue problems, but she's still beside herself with worry. I'm away from home at the moment, about to attend my niece's wedding - so I can't do my usual mercy dash to reassure her. sad

BlueBelle Thu 05-Jul-18 19:56:49

Oh dear what a worry I do hope the little chap will be ok The doctors will give him the best possible fast forward tests I m sure an even bigger worry because you re aware from your daughter
My very good wishes to you and your family fingers crossed

phoenix Thu 05-Jul-18 20:01:58

Oh, GA sending every good wish for them, and strong thoughts. xx

MawBroon Thu 05-Jul-18 20:09:41

Sending prayers and every good wish for the little man and for you all flowers

Feelingmyage55 Thu 05-Jul-18 20:11:02

Very best wishes. May I say THANK YOU for the NHS. Here for 70 years and here today to help your GC. Your GC is in good and loving hands. Update us.

Luckygirl Thu 05-Jul-18 20:15:47

Hope it all goes well. What a worry.

My DGS was found to have a murmur a few months ago, but has now been told that it will right itself as he grows.

nanaK54 Thu 05-Jul-18 20:16:37

So sorry to read this, what a worrying time for all flowers

PECS Thu 05-Jul-18 20:22:48

Oh so sorry to hear about you grandchild. So much more worrying when you can't be on hand. Hope it all turns out to be perfectly manageable and you are all able to relax x

Anniebach Thu 05-Jul-18 20:32:31

My thoughts and prayers are with the little one x

Deedaa Thu 05-Jul-18 20:39:55

So sorry GA I hope the tests are done quickly and come up with good results.

Greyduster Thu 05-Jul-18 20:52:59

GA I’m sure he will be a little fighter and he’ll be in good hands. My best wishes to him and his parents, and, of course, to you.

Iam64 Thu 05-Jul-18 21:16:43

Positive thoughts and prayers for this little baby his mother and family x

merlotgran Thu 05-Jul-18 21:20:06

Sending best wishes to you and your family, ga

Jalima1108 Thu 05-Jul-18 21:25:54

I hope he gets an urgent appointment and any treatment he may need swiftly.

I remember a friend's baby having to be taken into hospital many years ago for treatment and the worry at the time. We saw him again recently and he is a strapping 20 year old.

Best wishes

sodapop Thu 05-Jul-18 21:51:56

Try not to worry too much grannyactivist these things are much more treatable now and in some cases no treatment needed.
Best wishes to all of you flowers

grannyqueenie Thu 05-Jul-18 21:59:45

Sorry to hear that you have this worry, grannyactivist especially hard when you’re not near to hand to support them. Your daughter has done exactly the right thing, hope now that the right referrals and tests etc will come through asap. Best wishes to you all, I hope you can still enjoy the wedding celebrations. Thinking of you X

gillybob Thu 05-Jul-18 22:00:00

Oh I’m so sorry grannyA your little grandson was born the day after my little Evie . I do hope and pray everything turns out okay for him . It’s very Positive that other members of the family with the same condition are not suffering any problems and Good that they have found this soon so they can monitor him . I can understand your DD being so worried though. Thinking of you. X

downtoearth Fri 06-Jul-18 05:34:30

Such a worry GA, hope all will be well for your little grandson.I undertand how you will fret while you are away I would be the sameflowers

Baggs Fri 06-Jul-18 05:47:15

All good wishes for the little lad and I hope his mum feels reassured by the GP's referral and that the appointment comes quickly.

OldMeg Fri 06-Jul-18 06:11:26

Your daughter acted quickly and so has the GP. These conditions are usually very treatable and often just need monitoring. My GD (8) has a mild heart murmur detected at birth. She visits GOS for an annual check up but is otherwise fit and well. She swims, plays tennis, dances, etc..

ginny Fri 06-Jul-18 06:45:45

Positive thoughts for the little one. As others have said these thing are far better managed and treated nowadays.

NfkDumpling Fri 06-Jul-18 07:13:00

(((Hugs))) and positive vibes.

harrigran Fri 06-Jul-18 10:11:27

Was sorry to hear your news ga, pleased your DD has seen GP and treatment will begin.
My aunt had a heart murmur all her life and lived to the ripe old age of 97.

glammanana Fri 06-Jul-18 12:17:28

How worrying for you GA so glad the GP has referred your little one so quickly I'm sure he will be fine. xx

grannyactivist Fri 06-Jul-18 18:41:36

Thanks all for good wishes. My nurse daughter has now spoken to her sister (baby's mum) and been able to offer reassurance as her own daughter has quite a significant heart murmur. As someone said up thread, we are so blessed to have the NHS for times such as this.