In the past few days I have got a lot of questions about what will happen now that we know for sure what happened to Olivia. Well... first, we need to gain more information. From the research I have done, it looks like the chances of having another child with a heart defect are a little higher then a normal pregnancy but I can't find that much information about agenesis gallbladder. Also, I know that during our next pregnancy, I will need to do a fetal ekg. What are the risks with that? In order to find out more, I made an appointment at the Fetal Concerns Center at Milwaukee's Children's Hospital.
The other part of our "what now" has to do with legal issues. I can't say a lot about it but obviously, her heart defect went undiagnosed and day-care was at least somewhat neglectful in not calling us. I have talked to people and they are looking over her medical records to see if there is a case. It isn't easy. I would rather not have to go through this but I feel that if we don't see this through then that would be like saying "it's okay." And it isn't. I don't expect anyone, doctors included, to be infallible but I do expect them to be held accountable. If I made such an oversight at work I would at least want someone to bring it to my attention. If nothing else, maybe it will be a learning experience. A way to ensure it doesn't happen again.
So... that is where we are. All in all these things are somewhat unpleasant. I wish we didn't have to have a special appointment at Children's Hospital. I wish that lawyers weren't part of my life. But... now that we have the results I feel like we are starting to put one foot in front of the other again. I feel like we are no longer in waiting mode. Now we can work on figuring things out and that is the best I can hope for.
As usual, thanks to everyone who has called, e-mailed and messaged us. I might not be able to reply to everyone but your support does not go unnoticed.
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