6-Month Cardiac Check-Up

On Tuesday, Caden had his 6-month cardiac check-up. We didn't have an echo scheduled, it was only an office visit. Dr. Van Gundy did an exam, checked him out, and listened thoroughly to his heart and lungs. He declared him to be doing great and didn't want to have an echo done at this time. Yay! He said to follow up again in 6 months and we would do an echo then, but he is very happy with how well Caden is doing. The only mild concern is that Caden hasn't really grown in the last 6 months. He is the same height/weight as he was in August. He is otherwise healthy and his activity level has increased drastically now that he is walking everywhere. So I am happy he's not losing weight. We will continue to monitor him and see how things progress.

With the nurse having his blood pressure taken

Getting checked out by Dr. Van Gundy


Caden was so funny at the office. He is usually terrified of any medical personnel. However, he warmed right up to the nurse and was playing games with her and laughing when she tickled him. He allowed her to take his blood pressure and pulse without hardly a complaint at all. It was great! When the doctor came in, he was slightly more reserved at first, but then after awhile he started warming up to him as well. He was being quite the character. I love to see him share his personality with everyone. For so long he has shown it only to us at home and is terrified of everyone else. But he seems to be outgrowing that some which is great.

His appointment was on the day we delivered the thank you basket from Mended Little Hearts. It was funny because as soon as I put the basket down on the desk, Caden started asking for the balloon that was attached to it. The receptionist took the basket to show Dr. Van Gundy and then she brought the balloon back out for Caden. He was happy to have it and play with it until after out appointment and it was time to leave. Then I made him give it back to the cardiologist. He seemed okay with letting it go at that point. :)