All posts tagged Blake’s Story
Blake’s Story – What Heart Condition?
Blake is now almost two years post-surgery. He is about to turn five, and is healthier than he’s ever been. We always said that if we were going to subject Blake to this series of traumatic surgeries that we were …
Blake’s Story – A Long Journey
In April 2011, we went to TCH in Houston to get Blake’s heart catheterized. Blake didn’t have any issues with this catheterization, and we were released as an
Blake’s Story – A Break
The next two years was relatively uneventful for Blake’s heart. We had the opportunity to live like a normal family with fun and adventures. Looking back, I feel
Blake’s Story – Second Surgery – The Glenn
12:30 AM – Blood transfusion to bring up oxygen saturation levels 7:30 AM – Surgery starts 9:40 AM - The team of surgeons have begun the surgery and successfully put
Blake’s Story – Altered Reality
After we returned home we had to figure out what our new normal was. We had a healthy, active two-year-old, and a delicate heart baby. We knew immediately that
Blake’s Story – First Surgery: The Norwood
Timeline of 1st Surgery 5:30 AM – MRI 6:20 AM – Begin neurological brain monitoring for clinical trial 10 AM – Surgery Begins 11:40 AM - 1st update from doctors: the first
Blake’s Story: Shock
William “Blake” Galligan joined our family at 6:10 AM on Tuesday, April 29, 2008. Born at 35 weeks, he was a beautiful and sweet boy; we were so