taylortotmom Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Today we found out our six year old daughter has a heart murmur and must see a pediatric cardiologist. Based on my history, this gives me a bad feeling. Most murmurs are benign. However, mine isn't so of course, I'm starting to get that uneasy feeling about my little girl. Just need some support. I know she is going to be fine, but I'm a mommy and it's my job to worry. Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dizzygirl Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 carmen..sorry to hear about you daughter.. I hope that all goes well for her with the cardiologist.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Try not to worry--it wont change anything and will make you feel terrible too boot. Hang in there and here's to hoping the doctor finds nothing unusual.Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Julia59 Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 I hope everything comes out well with the cardiologist. Hugs and blessings to you and your daughter............ Julie :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaColumbus Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Good luck to you and your daughter. I know how tough it is to worry about our kids. My youngest daughter has been through open heart surgery, hernia surgeries and a spinal fusion. I was a wreck each and every time.....this time next year you won't be able to believe all the worrying you are doing now. Do you have a good pediatric cardiologist in your area? It seems like the pediatric docs are always so caring. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindaf Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Carmen, Please let us know how you make out with your little girl. How hard this must be for you. Nothing is as hard in life as having one of your children sick. My thoughts are with you. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ariella Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Carmen,Same thing happened in our home, my 10 yr old daughter complains of dizziness, headaches, having a hard time concentrating in school, etc. She was sent for an echo beacause the doctor heard a murmur. Although with my history, she is high risk, the pediatrician felt that unless something actually threatening shows now, and as long as she is functioning, it's not worth labeling a child with dysautonomia.The echo showed normal, if we want we can do a holter monitor. For now leaving things as is, not sure if we're doing the right thing. I did speak to homeroom teacher, and will do the same this coming year. Don't know if I'm doing the right thing, she has a hard time concentrating in class. For now just trying to keep her on my "dysautonomia diet" as much as possible.With all I've been going through, I always say that I'm grateful it's me and not my child. So I can understand the space you're in right now.Hoping to hear good news,ariella Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoGiuliana Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Do try not to worry--most murmurs are benign. That said, as another POTS mom, I do understand your angst. Please keep us posted.Katherine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselover Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 Carmen, as a mommy, my heart goes out to you. It's terribly difficult not to worry and when something like this shows up it's even harder. I really hope it's nothing, but I will be praying for healing for your little girl and for strength for you.Love Roselover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted August 5, 2005 Report Share Posted August 5, 2005 i'm sure that as a mom you aren't going to be able to remove all the worry...and i'm sure that the waiting for the next appointment is probably the worst...so do your best to keep on keeping on. you & your little one will be in my thoughts and prayers. hopefully - and most likely - she's in the group that will need nothing other than an extra listen or so every few years.:-)melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aprilmarie52 Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 they said that my daughter had a heart murmer, too. we went to the cardiologist on tuesday and they did an ekg and an echo. the dr didnt find anything abnormal. he heard the murmer, but said that it was an "innocent" murmer. I hope everything goes ok for your daughter, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sunfish Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 april-so glad to hear that the appt went well...i had meant to ask you about it after you'd mentioned it in an earlier post and feel badly that i didn't! sorry!:-)melissa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldicedance Posted August 6, 2005 Report Share Posted August 6, 2005 Hope you get good news about your child. Mommy-to-mommy--I worry also. Think positive thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taylortotmom Posted August 7, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2005 Thank you to all for your kind thoughts. We have no idea when we will see the cardiologist for my daughter so it is going to be a long tense wait. Thank you for letting me express my anxiety here!Carmen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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