Pics of Josiah's heart

Posted by Erin Wilson On Wednesday, May 6, 2009 6 comments


This is a picture of Josiah's heart. I thought I'd try to show everyone what we know about his little heart. I'll do my best to try and explain the picture. The three dark areas that you see are the three main chambers of his heart (a normal heart has four chambers). The top most black area is his right atrium, below it to the left is his right ventricle. The black area to the right is his left atrium. The bright white line in the middle is the wall between his right and left ventricle. Just to the right of that wall is a tiny black oval. That is his left ventricle. That is his major problem. That should be the same size as his right ventricle. The size that it is makes it useless to Josiah once he is born and they can do nothing to repair it or make it bigger. So they will rearrange other parts of his heart to work without his left ventricle.

This picture shows blood flow in Josiah's heart. All the red color on the left side is the blood in his right atrium and right ventricle. It should be the same on the left side (your right side). You can see a little blood flow in his left atrium (your right side) and there is a tiny bit of red below that in his left ventricle.
It's amazing to Milo and I to look at his heart and know that it can be fixed. We have both fallen in love with his little broken heart. I could watch his heart beat on the ultrasound for hours. I'm so grateful to see it every Tuesday!

6 comments to Pics of Josiah's heart

  1. says:

    Anonymous thanks so much for sharing.
    best of luck.

  1. says:

    Rob and Sandra Smith Hi Erin,
    Thank you for sharing this amazing information with us. Rob and I have been keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Lots of love and blessing to you all.
    In Christ,
    Rob and Sandra Smith

  1. says:

    Anonymous Erin, thanks for posting this page, I didn't even know it was here. I have studied the heart in depth this semester, so I understood everything you were talking about. We are praying for him, and he is truly a little miracle from God.Shannon Myers

  1. says:

    Jenny Moore Hello fellow HLHS heart family. I have tried to get in touch with your family twice by the email address on this blog. I have a baby that was born 12.15.8 with HLHS. We delivered at MUSC. I would love to talk and help give you guys the run down if you are interested. Thanks-Jen
    www.caringbridge.org/visit/addisonmoore
    jmoore_rn@yahoo.com

  1. says:

    Andrea Weaver Erin,
    We had a great time Monday night! Claire continues to ask about Daylia and Hazel. She has also thoroughly enjoyed the Chocolate cake! You all instantly popped in my mind when we were given the surgery date. We will definitely be there to meet Mr. Josiah! We are praying for you everyday. I know life is hectic for you right now, but just hang in there. Remember, "The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God won't protect you." Talk to you all soon!
    Love,
    Andrea

  1. says:

    Anonymous Erin and Family,
    Just wanted you guys to know that we are thinking of and praying for baby Josiah to be touched by God! Thanks for the post and up dates here. We all at Upstate Maternal Fetal Medicine are keeping up with Josiah here! He is a Gift from God!
    Many prayers and much love,
    Kristal
    Upstate Maternal Fetal Medicine

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