2 1/2 Months Later

We went back to see Dr. Bensky this week for a check up on him. This was our first time back since his post-op visit. We were even going back with Cole's first real cold. We were curious what his oxygen levels would be with a bad cold, but at the same time something we were glad we didn't know everyday that he has had this cold.

Anyways, Cole was weighed and measured. He came in at 20 lbs. and 28 1/2 inches. We don't call him Tubbs McGee for nothing:)

His oxygen came in in the mid 80's which is great for Cole.

He was able to come of his lasix also, so one less medication for him to have to take.

After Sean our male nurse took all the measurements and readings Dr. Bensky came in and he just started laughing when he saw Cole. He just laughs at how big Cole is in general but especially for a heart baby. Dr. Bensky almost seems like he wants to line up some pediatricians everytime he sees Cole to challenge them to see if they could tell him that Cole is a heart baby without seeing his chest where the incision is.

Cole and Dr. Bensky have a special bond that has grown and it's a good feeling as parents to witness this, since Dr. Bensky is such a big part and has been such a big part of our lives since I was 5 months pregnant.

Dr. Bensky listened to Cole and said "he sounds great, everything sounds like it should."

We don't have to go back until January so they can check Cole out. Next time will probably be an echo just to see how flow and function is doing.

Then Dr. Bensky said we won't see him about once every six months until the next surgery, as long as no surprises come up. This my friends and family is great news and a relief to not be going to so many Dr. appts.


This is just Cole with his new Veggietales toothbrush that sings veggietales songs while he chews on it. Cole showed me just how much of a temper he has when I tried to make him part with it for just a second.




On a different note, I decided to give an old fashioned eczema treatment a try........................oatmeal bath. Here is how it went. Very messy. Cole thought it was breakfast and started pulling it off and eating it and gagging on it while I tried to apply more and keep his hands away.
Maybe I was suppose to fill the tub with water and oatmeal and let him lay in it. I made a ooey gooey icky paste. I think it helped a little with the dryness, but the angry red patches were still there. Maybe it takes more back to back baths. Regardless, Cole had fun and it may not be the cure, but it seemed a little helpful at keeping him a little more comfortable and less itchy.