Category: HLHS
References to Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
Judgement Call
Yesterday, I watched a woman who was in the first few months of pregnancy willingly light cigarette after cigarette. I … Continue reading Judgement Call
When Geography Matters.
Today Isabelle had an appointment with Dr. Sadhwani of the Cardiac Neurodevelopmental Program at Boston Children’s Hospital. She was not happy … Continue reading When Geography Matters.
Mt. Pleasant
I first laid eyes on Mt. Pleasant school in September of 1981. We were staying at my grandparents house while … Continue reading Mt. Pleasant
Sweet Pea
February 14, 1996 I found out I was expecting. On October 17, 1996 I gave birth to a baby girl, … Continue reading Sweet Pea
Underlying causes and conditions
Yesterday was a bad day. Between an awkward one on one meeting with my manager, a terrible commute in, not … Continue reading Underlying causes and conditions
6 Month Reprieve
You would think that I would have breathed a sigh of relief when we were given the news that we … Continue reading 6 Month Reprieve
September 30
Tomorrow I turn 42. Tomorrow is the 42nd anniversary of when I was brought into the world thanks to the … Continue reading September 30
Just Do It
One of my favorite ad campaigns is the Nike “Just Do It” one that basically says quit complaining about your … Continue reading Just Do It
Extraordinary measures for an Extraordinary Life
It takes a certain type of woman to make a heart mom. It doesn’t always come naturally. Some slowly evolve … Continue reading Extraordinary measures for an Extraordinary Life