Sleepless Study?

Mommy had concerns about Hunter not sleeping soundly and seeming to not breath properly when he was asleep.  Because the blood flow in an HLHS child is not like that of a healthy, full heart, child proper oxygen levels are always a concern and especially so during sleep, when the body normally slows down all processes. The lack of oxygen circulating due to lowered respirations is a concern, as well as one or two pauses in breathing or very shallow breathing, known as apnea. Hunter's cardiologist ordered a sleep study for Hunter.

It was quite an interesting procedure! He was such a trooper while they were sticking electrodes and connecting wires all over his little body.

He didn't seem to mind at all. He played with all the wires,the paper packages and watched a little cartoons in the process....

He didn't even really mind when they starting wrapping his head to keep him from pulling the electrodes off of his head, which by the way were put on with some really gooey stuff.

But the last straw was when they tried to put in a nasal canula when he was still awake, needless to say the happy, little trooper was NO MORE!! He ended up wearing himself out from crying. :(

 Unfortnuately, he did not stay asleep for very long. The poor little guy was still so upset. Because Hunter wasn't sleeping well, neither did Mommy. It was a VERY long night!  Apparently, he slept long enough for them to at least record what was needed and the results were good.  He does have mild apnea,but it is not bad enough to warrant anything further to be done at this time.

 YEAH, all good news!!

Mommy and Hunter went home the next morning and took a long nap! :)

If you suspect your little one is having any sleep disorders, please contact your doctor and discuss if tests are needed.  Apnea can be fatal, don't delay, contact your doctor! For additional information click this link  Peyton Manning Children's Hospital Sleep Disorders