Tag: #liamstrong

When Pam and I found out we were expecting last December, we began discussing potential names depending on whether we had a boy or girl. Right after the doctor shared the gender with us at 20 weeks, we knew Liam would be the name. While the doctor finished up the ultrasound, I remember quickly looking… Continue reading September 4th, 2019: Liam’s Name

Since Liam’s second open heart procedure on Saturday, his oxygen levels and blood pressure are slowly starting to improve. They were able to take him off the ventilator this morning, which is another step in the right direction. The highlight of the day was when Pam and I got to hold him and see his… Continue reading September 3rd, 2019: Levels Remain Stable

Liam had a bit of a setback yesterday, but his team said this can happen sometimes. Following his shunt surgery on Friday, his oxygen saturation levels, heart rate and blood pressure were not quite where they should be. He was closely watched over night and late yesterday morning his amazing team was able to rapidly… Continue reading August 31st, 2019: Emergency Surgery Needed

Doctors are cautiously hopeful about Liam's first heart surgery. The procedure took 4+ hours to complete and they were able to place the shunt in the area of the heart that should now allow more blood flow to the lungs. They also placed a band around the pulmonary artery so there is just the right… Continue reading August 30th, 2019: First Surgery Complete

The past few days Liam has been active and alert, he’s had a great appetite, and enjoys getting plenty of snuggles from his parents and family. His medical team has been paying very close attention to keeping his oxygen levels as stable as possible, and currently discussing the need for a breathing tube and central… Continue reading August 29th, 2019: Surgery Soon