Flying with a Child with CHD

I love to travel. My husband and I enjoy seeing new places and going on little adventures. Usually while we are on vacation we are already talking about the next…

Heart warrior going to daycare

Can my Child with CHD go to Daycare?

As our babies grow and become more stable us moms often begin to wonder, can my child with CHD go to daycare? The answer, of course, will be different for…

Hope for the New Heart Moms

Gut punch Hey new momma, welcome to the sorority that no one wanted to pledge. I’m sure hearing the news that your child has a heart defect hit you like…

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…

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…