All posts tagged CHD
SimpleScience@Heart: The couch is no place for people with heart defects
If you or your child were born with a heart defect, don’t skip out on physical activities. While some irregular heartbeat conditions may limit what you can do, most people with heart defects can do just about any physical activity. …
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
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
Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Week: Blake’s Story
About 32,000 infants are diagnosed with a congenital heart defect each year and 1.3 million Americans are living today with a CHD. Tomorrow, February 7th, is the start
What is the #StoryBehindMyScar?
I've watched #StoryBehindMyScar trend on Twitter all day and have been inspired by the many heart survivors who are sharing their stories of trials and triumph. Their scars are