Went to Boston today for Ellie’s check up.

They put her to sleep and got some really great pictures of her heart.

Dr. Marx was very pleased and excited about what he saw. The left ventricle has relaxed a bit and Dr. Marx says he has no doubt that it will work and continue to work. The mitral valve is still a bit small but the pressures in her heart look good right now. The true test on the valve will come as Ellie gets bigger and older and she may need a valve replacement in the future, but for now things are really good and we are focusing on that.
Ellie has gained weight (she is now 20 pounds 9 oz.), has grown taller (32 inches), is walking and very active and those are the true tests right now.
Next appointment – six months. YAY!!!