Working Moms Can I go back to work after having a baby with CHD? This is a common topic among heart moms. The answer is going to be different for…
Preparing Your Child for their Sibling’s Heart Surgery
No Small Task Preparing your child for their sibling’s heart surgery is no small task. First, let me preface this by saying we are relative newbies to this Heart Journey….
Hot Weather Tips for Kids with CHD
Hot Weather and CHD Summer is upon us! Even though I’m not in school anymore (and my kids are not even school aged) there is still a magical element to…
Preparing your Toddler for Heart Surgery
Last fall Calvin had his 3rd open heart surgery just shy of 4 years old. His first two surgeries were a totally different ball game during infancy. Back then, he…
Home From the Hospital with your Heart Baby
It’s your first day home from the hospital…now what? You made it. Your sweet, precious bundle survived open-heart surgery and you’re home from the hospital. Home. The place you’ve dreamed…
What to ask at your 20 week Ultrasound
The 20 week ultrasound, for many this is the much-anticipated “gender reveal” ultrasound. So exciting! But, what many women don’t know, is how important this anatomy ultrasound is in evaluating…
Making a Registry for Your Heart Baby: Part 2
Popular baby items you may not need Making a baby registry for your heart baby will be somewhat similar to buying items for any other baby. After all, every baby…
Making a Baby Registry for Your Heart Baby: Part 1
Making a baby registry – for me this was such a fun thing to do during pregnancy! I loved browsing through all the cute, tiny items and imagining how my…
Choosing a Hospital for your Child’s Heart Surgery
For most of us, choosing a hospital for our child’s heart surgery is the most important decision we’ve ever had to make. The stakes are high, you’re on a roller…