If you know your baby is going to be hospitalized for an extended stay after birth you may be wondering, “What on earth do I pack for my baby’s heart…
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…
Using a Pulse Ox at Home: Quick Tips for Accuracy
Are you checking your child’s pulse ox at home? Whether your doctor has recommended spot checks or you are just curious for your own knowledge, here’s a little info to…
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….
What to Expect on Heart Surgery Day
Heart Surgery day The day that has been looming on your mind, in varying degrees of anticipation and anxiety, since the moment surgery was first mentioned. I felt terrified just…
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…
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…
Questions to Ask Your Child’s Heart Surgeon
Interviewing a heart surgeon. Did you ever think that would be on your new parent to-do list?? Finding the right surgeon can be overwhelming and, honestly, somewhat intimidating. Here’s one…