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New baby poorly

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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

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Jalima1108 Fri 06-Jul-18 18:46:22

I had one (apparently) as did one of my DD. When DD's was detected by a GP, we were sent to see a specialist who was very reassuring that hers would cause her no bother as most do not, but if they do, then treatment would be required and the prospects were excellent. I should say that this was over 40 years ago and I am sure that even more progress has been made since.

Yes, thank goodness for the NHS - 70 years old now - nearly as old as me!

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Cherrytree59 Fri 06-Jul-18 20:50:16

My best wishes for your little grandson.flowers

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Nelliemoser Fri 06-Jul-18 23:14:01

Grannyactivist I hope all goes well for your little one. xxx

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POGS Sat 07-Jul-18 01:19:27

Such a worrying time for you all. flowers

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Oopsadaisy53 Sat 07-Jul-18 07:44:59

I’m sure all with be fine, our GD was born with Aortic Stenosis, fortunately she was born in Hospital as she was 6 weeks early.
15 years later and she is just monitored annually, although she was told that she would never run the Marathon, she has just completed her Duke of Edinburgh Bronze award, (although she says that some of the girls helped her to carry her camping gear as she was a bit tired.)
Please try not to worry.
As others have said we are so lucky to have our NHS.

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