Prayers needed for our daughter

[LUVMyBirman]

Can't believe I am writing this. Having an serious out of body experience at the moment.

My husband and I decided do to my heart disease that my daughter should have a physical every year. Up until now it was kind of mandatory to receive the proper vaccines, etc.

She is 7 and did not require an exam this year. I took her today regardless and her doctor picked up what she thought to be irregular sinus rythum.

They sent us to the hospital and this is what ECG picked up. Normal Sinus Rythum with "Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block. Which is a problem with the conduction system. i.e, the hearts electrical system.

We are going to be reffered to pediatric cardioligist. As you can imagine I am scared out of my mind. My husband is overseas so that makes matter worse. After all we have been through with my heart and my husbands kidney cancer. I am losing faith.

Any information about Incomplete Right Bundle Branch Block in young childern would be helpful. Of course I have done some reading myelf. Located eveything from harmless to death to pacemaker which I cannot even imagine putting her though that at this age. Her doctor did say there was not an audible murmer or click.

Thank you for listening and being here!

 

[Rich]

Gina,
That is really scary.
You know my prayers will be with you.
Please let us know what happens.
Your friend,
Rich

 

[Kevin M]

Oh my, Gina, this is awful.
I'm sorry to hear this news, but keep faith - it could be something that could be corrected. I know nothing about this condition, but please try to keep optimistic. It is always scariest when you are dealing with the unknown.

No doubt someone here knows something about this.

Please try your best to stay strong. Your always pleasant attitude has got you through everything else and it will get you through this also.

Keep well,
Kev

 

[Georgia]

Gina, I'm so sorry. Of course you have all my prayers and support. I had a very sick daughter when she was 11; and to be honest, I'll take my own cancer, ohs, and my husband's autoimmune disease together rather than go through that again.

But let me tell you one thing: all the pediatrics docs and nurses say it, and I didn't believe it at first: kids are tough. PLEASE don't try to keep things secret from your daughter; of course you'll need to explain things very carefully to her because she's so young; but kids don't want to upset their parents. You need to talk to her right away and make sure she understands that she is not going to die - they really think they are when they're young. They don't understand that a mom could be so upset if theyre NOT going to die! Poor little things.

Keep a stiff upper lip; you're tough, too - look what you'vbe been through. Whatever kind of treatment your little girl needs, you are going to love her more and be so proud of her you'll want to burst.

Keep us updated.

 

[Nancy]

Dear Gina-

I'm so terribly sorry to hear about your sweet daughter. I can't even begin to imagine what you are going through emotionally. There is always a silver lining in finding out about conditions early and that is, that she will be well taken care of and followed very closely.

I'm sure she will be going through a series of diagnostic tests and I'm hoping and praying for you and for her that they will show a less serious condition which just needs watching.

Take care dear friend. Love to your little daughter.

 

[Creed3]

Gina,
I am so very sorry to hear about your daughter. As a parent, you want to take on every possible illness rather than have your child have to. I can't imagine anything scarier. When my daughter was first diagnosed with a heart murmur, I freaked out. We eventually found out that it was very mild pulmonary stenosis as well as a mild atrial septal defect. Nothing to really worry about. She just needs to be checked by the cardiologist every 2 years. They said when she gets much older she always has the choice to have the very small hole closed. It is supposed to be a very simple procedure, as if anything with the heart is simple. I just want to let you know that I can relate with how you are feeling. It may turn out to be something that just needs to be watched. Nancy is right, it is always a good thing when things like this are found early. I know it doesn't feel that way now, but this may all be a blessing in disguise. I am thinking and praying for you, your daughter and entire family. You have been through so much. Please try not to lose faith.

Take Care & Keep Us Posted!
Gail

 

[nadi]

In my prayers and thoughts

In my prayers and thoughts

Gina, I am so sorry that your daughter and you have to go thru this!

I noticed on Yokena's post she had the same problem. Maybe she can answer some of your questions.

In my prayers

 

[Guest]

Dear Gina,

I will definitely keep your whole family in my prayers as you continue to seek answers for your sweet little one. Hang in there, hold on to your faith that everything will work out for the best!
Just know that your family here at VR.com is here for you no matter what. Keep us posted and I know we will all do our best to help you get through this time of trial.
Give you daughter an extra hug from all of us!

Julia

 

[Mark Wagner]

Hello Gina,
I'm sorry to hear about your daughters condition. My prayers are with you and your daughter. As Nancy was saying in her post, it is good in the fact that this has been caught early. Each day heart health-care seems to take great strides forward, and for that you may find some sense of comfort. Faith, love, and courage, is what she needs to see from you, and from reading all your posts, it won't be lacking in that department. Take rest Gina in the fact she is in good hands. I know God answers prayers, and a lot of prayers have been said over this post tonight.

Another friend ... Mark

 

[Ross]

Gina don't lose the faith. When you think your the weakest, that's when you find your the strongest. That's been my experience anyway. I'll have to do some research on the subject since I haven't a clue about it, but I will include all of you in my prayers. All will be well, you'll see.

 

[epstns]

Gina,

I cannot express in words what I'm feeling, as a parent and as a patient. The others are right, kids ARE tough, but we are perhaps less so as parents. Hold onto your faith, and use your experience to find the best specialists for your daughter. They will know what to do and when to do it.

Then remember the piece "Footsteps" (I think I got the popular name right) and know that when you can no longer bear to walk the path, He will carry you.

You and your family are in my prayers all the time.

 

[Jean]

Oh Gina, of course you have my prayers. I know how you mean that you would rather carry the problem than to have your daughter do it. God bless and turn to him for the strength you need.

 

[elisha32177]

Gina,

I'm very sorry to hear about your daughter. My baby was recently diagnosed witha PFO and I myself have never been a patient but as a parent I know how you a feeling. Children are so special though, they bounce back quick and strong. Your daughter and your family are in my prayers.

 

[sylviayasgur]

oh gina,
i am so sorry to hear about your little daughter. you must be so heartbroken.
i hate to repeat what others have already said, but it's a good thing that they found this early on.
in addition, kids are so resilient. and, when you meet with the pediatric cardiologist you will have moreinformation. hopefully it will be a "watch as we go along" kind of thing and nothing more.

our babies (no matter what age) seem so fragile to us. i can totally understand how you must be feeling_ i would also take on anything to keep my kids from having to go through pain, fear and upset.

please know that we are all here for you and that you and your daughter and family are all in our thoughts and prayers.
when do you meet with the ped. cardio? please let us know as soon as you know something new.

God bless, sylvia

 

[lcwhitney]

I am so sorry that you have to go through this. I can tell you though that you and your daughter are stronger than you realize. You have been through a lot and you will get through this. I know it seems doubly hard without your husband at your side but take it from an experienced military brat, his heart is at home with the two of you. All will be fine. As you well know it is much better to find a heart problem before it becomes a problem so that you can be prepared for what needs to be done to correct the problem.


Lettitia

 

[pegne]

Gina

Gina

You also have my thoughts and prayers. Please do not lose your faith. It is hard for us to understand why bad things happen to good people and we tend to blame God. God had nothing to do with this. But He will be there to listen, comfort, and heal. You have all of our support and prayers going your way. I just know your daughter will be fine. Peggy

 

[Barbara]

Please know that I too will keep your daughter and your
family in my prayers - I do believe in the awesome power of prayer -
Barbara

 

[bvdr]

Gina,

I just want to let you know that I will pray for your family. Let us know what developes. It is so much easier to go through something yourself then watch your child go through it. Always remember through that the same grace and strength that God gives you is also there for your daughter as well. My little grandson (almost 3) had an echo last year for a murmur. It didn't disclose any problems but I remembering feeling so very protective towards him and having to remind myself of the same thing. Please take care.

Betty(bvdr)

 

[fyrfytr]

Gina, I am so sorry to hear about your daughters condition. Keep the faith and it will all work out OK. You are in my prayers.





Dave
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Aortic Aneurysm Repair
Aortic Valve Replacement with a St. Jude Mechanical Aortic valve with graft sleeve.
Poudre Valley Hospital, Heart Center of the Rockies

 

[Jan]

Hi Gina

I am so sorry to hear of your daughters condition,

I cannot imagine what you are going through, but please try and be strong for your daughter and yourself,

Don't lose faith, you have faced so much in the past and come through, You can and you will get over this,

Please give your daughter a big hug from me,

My thoughts and prayers are with you all

Love

Jan