TYSON MATTHEW KOTTELENBERG

This blog is about our 14 year old son Tyson. Tyson was born with serious complex congenital heart defects, (Hypoplastic Right Ventricle, Tricuspid Atresia, Coarctation of Aorta, Transposed Great Arteries, with VSD and ASD.) In short, the right side of his heart is completely under-developed (he has half a heart,) his main arteries are mixed up, and his aorta is narrow. He has undergone 3 open-heart surgeries and 5 heart catheterization procedures to try to 'repair' his heart. Tyson also has severe narrowing in his pulmonary veins which are causing higher venous pressures. He's still doing AMAZINGLY well all things considered. We entrust our dear son into the hands of God, knowing that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him!

Updated Pictures February 2009


Soaking in the tub












Chillaxin' in the bouncy chair

His cheeks are getting chubbier....









"Thanks for lending me your bumbo chair, Callum!"















First smile caught on camera












2 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hi ... hit the link by accident, didn't think there'd be anything new ... but surprise!! Great pictures! He is looking REALLY well! Hope everything goes smoothly on Wednesday. We need to come visit some time soon so I can cuddle him; haven't held him nearly enough ... !!

Anonymous said...

AAWWWWWWWW that smile picture is SOOOOOOO CUTE!!!!!!!!!! Yay!! You should try to get a video of him talking and post it on here too!!