LO was born with a heart murmur. He had an u/s at the hospital and the specialist confirmed that it was something that should close up within a few months. At every appt at the pedi's office I always have them listen for it. By his 3 month visit the doctor said that she didn't hear it anymore, and no one else has heard it since then. Until LO's 9 month check up. The doctor thinks that she only reason she heard it now was because LO was up set/excited when she listened to his heart. When I expressed my concern and confusion (did every other doctor miss it? can it only be heard under the right conditions?) she said that if it was still there at his 1 year then we should go to a specialist. Since this visit, I've been trying not to let LO get too up set before I quiet him down (no CIO attempts).
So I've been back and forth on if I should wait until November. By then it will be the holidays and I can only imagine how long I might have to wait to get an appt.
WWYD?
Re: Would you get a 2nd opinion?
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Thanks for your advice Ladies! I went ahead and made an appt for next Thursday. This pediatric cardiologist's office was the same one that did his U/S in the hospital so they already have his record. The receptionist made it sound like it is normal to have a follow up (even without our pedi's refferal which we don't need with our insurance).
Hopefull I'll get some peace of mind soon!