https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Thu, 09 Apr 2026 06:02:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726960 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:28:12 +0000 pastemoo 2726960@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Banana330: usually it is nothing and goes away by early school age. ;)<br /> i'm not a doctor though </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726947 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:17:06 +0000 littlebug 2726947@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>The pediatrician heard a murmur at 9m in D. A week later we were at the cardiologist for an Echo and he did have an ASD (Atrial Septal Defect). Normally these close on their own, so he was monitored, getting an Echo every 6 months till he was 2. At that appointment, the holes hadn't closed, so he was scheduled for a closure. He had it closed by catheterization at CHOP and went home the next day. He had an Echo in January (about a year after surgery) and everything looks great! </p> <p>All this to try to calm your concerns that even if they do find something, it can be a pretty "simple" fix. It's still surgery, so it's a little scary, of course, but it was quick and D recovered amazingly well!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726941 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:12:13 +0000 Freckles 2726941@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My DD also has an innocent heart murmur - she had an echocardiogram just to make sure it wasn't anything serious. It was picked up during her 4 year old wellness visit (the ped didn't even pick it up on her previous visits). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726938 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 15:10:31 +0000 Portboston 2726938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>They detected one in my son around 6-8 months I believe. We went for an echo and it turned out to be an innocent murmur. The echo was super quick and easy. They still hear it when we go to the dr at 21 months but it shouldn't cause any issues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726871 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 13:46:35 +0000 Truth Bombs 2726871@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Banana330: We recently took our 16 month old in to see the ped when he had Hand Foot and Mouth. He had a 103 degree fever and the on call pediatrician looked at me and said "So he's always had this heart mumur?". We have been to a million doctor appointments in my son's life and we had never heard a murmur before. They got us in to see a cardiologist the next week (I'm surprised you're having to wait SO long for appointments!) and the echo showed that my son's heart anatomy was completely perfect. The cardiologist told us that some children as their hearts grow get what's called an "innocent murmur" and it's likely caused by vibration in one of the tendons that hold that heart valves in place and needed no follow up at all. He did say he could still hear the murmur but mentioned if my son had a 103 degree fever when the pediatrician listened to him that the murmur likely sounded really scary. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726816 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:46:03 +0000 Peasinapod 2726816@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>At my daughters 2.5 year appointment the dr detected a slight one. Didn't refer us to a specialist though, just said they'd keep an eye on it at subsequent visits. I wish I'd asked more questions and maybe pushed for sooner follow up. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726810 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:32:00 +0000 Banana330 2726810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: interesting! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726809 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:31:17 +0000 tinyperson 2726809@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Banana330: ours wasn't noticed till 3 either, but the dr explained that it might only be noticeable when they're sick and their heart might be beating faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726806 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:27:54 +0000 Banana330 2726806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@tinyperson: @snowjewelz: @Run2shore: Thanks, these are very reassuring stories. It totally caught us off guard as it's never been picked up before now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726805 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:23:50 +0000 Run2shore 2726805@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Our daughter was born with a slight murmur. She went for echo at around 3 mo. Cardiologist was not concerned in the slightest, esp given the fact that both my father and I also have murmurs. </p> <p>To be honest, whenever she goes for check ups, the Dr's dont even notice it (she is now 1.5yrs). She is a happy healthy and thriving little girl! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726803 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:21:48 +0000 snowjewelz 2726803@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My sister had one that went away on its own as well! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726801 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 12:20:13 +0000 tinyperson 2726801@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO had one around 2.5 or 3, and we had an echo (and seriously he was the best doc we've ever had - so good with kids). She did fine and it was deemed to be the type of murmur that a lot of kids have that generally disappear in childhood. Good luck with your appointments! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/2-year-old-heart-murmur#post-2726772 Thu, 20 Apr 2017 11:56:27 +0000 Banana330 2726772@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So DH took DD to her 2 yr appointment this week and the doc detected a heart murmur. She's got an echo (in june) and cardiologist appointment (aug) but i'm just wondering if this an issue or generally turns out routine? I'm kicking myself for not being there cause DH isn't great at asking follow up questions. </p> <p> I have a vague recollection of the midwife thinking she had one after she was born but they couldn't hear it on subsequent visits. </p>