Liam has to receive a series of daily cardiac medications, a few in the morning and a different set in the evening. It’s never a pleasant experience for him. But each and every time his big sister Clara stands right next to him, holding his hand, and she’ll either talk to him in a gentle… Continue reading Daily Medications
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Liam’s first week back home
It's been one week since Liam has been home from the hospital. We were honestly a little nervous when we first left because it's a big adjustment leaving 24/7 medical care especially after such a big heart surgery, but his team said he was ready which was comforting. We're keeping an eye on his eating… Continue reading Liam’s first week back home
A Special Bond
https://youtu.be/la0E0AC7RtM Since the day Liam was born, he’s had a strong connection with his big sister Clara. Even at only 2.5 years old, she’s watched over him, taken care of him and is always by his side - trying to make him smile or even just to provide a few tickles. After the recent two… Continue reading A Special Bond
Liam is home
The transformation from the photo on the left to the right is almost two weeks. We are amazed at the progress Liam has made since his open heart surgery, and you can tell by his smile that he is so excited to leave the hospital - our little guy is finally home! To everyone who… Continue reading Liam is home
The Liam Bracelet
For the month of February, my aunt has personally designed this beautiful work of art that she has titled - The Liam Bracelet. This is similar to the first bracelet she made when Liam came home from the hospital after his first heart procedure, but this one is a limited edition to celebrate February being… Continue reading The Liam Bracelet
Blood Transfusion
Liam has been showing signs of continued progress each day. His medical team has been trying to figure out a way to carefully wean him off oxygen and improve his oxygen saturation levels. He was given a blood transfusion and within a few hours, the oxygen saturation levels improved from the high 60s to high… Continue reading Blood Transfusion
Steady improvement since Wednesday night
Since the rapid response that occurred Wednesday night, Liam has showed steady improvement. He's back on 1L of oxygen and they are gradually trying to get him back down to breathing room air again, it will just take more time because his body is still adjusting to the new circulation and various pressures in and… Continue reading Steady improvement since Wednesday night
Scary Setback
Liam has been showing improvements each day since his surgery, but last night we had a scary setback. He woke up from his nap and was pretty agitated, which continued to escalate quickly, and nothing could calm him down. His color became dusky, and a few members from his medical team started to come into… Continue reading Scary Setback
A Parent’s Love
Even with all the latest advancements in technology and modern medicine, there is nothing that quite compares to a parent’s love for their child.❤️ #LiamStrong
Anointing of the Sick
Since his major heart surgery last Wednesday, Liam's becoming a little more alert each day. His electrolytes have slowly started to return to normal levels, and the main focus right now is to help get him used to room oxygen again. He still has quite a bit of congestion in his lungs so we are… Continue reading Anointing of the Sick