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Tag Archives: pulmonary stenosis
An Update on Wren’s Heart Defect
For any of you who are new readers (hey a girl can dream!), Wren was diagnosed with a stenosis of the pulmonary artery. Basically, her artery going from her heart to her lungs is too narrow and causing a backup … Continue reading
Wren is 11 months! And her heart update
Hey baby girl! Can’t believe you are almost one! Seems like only yesterday I was spending a very pregnant Christmas roughly the size of a beluga whale. Everyone says you are so sweet! It always surprises me. Not because you … Continue reading
14 Week Bumpdate and the Girls
My photographer was taking her nap. 14 weeks! I had my second OB appointment on Tuesday. The heartbeat was a healthy 150 and weight gain was on track. The doctor said everything looks great! She did say, however, that due … Continue reading
The Weight of Worry
My mom always says you are only as happy as your least happy child. I would like to add that you also worry for your children way more than they could ever worry about themselves. I know that worrying is … Continue reading
Wren’s ER Visit
It was the day before my birthday, and my sister and I were having a lovely time playing with my babies out on the patio. I was holding Wren and I heard her gagging. I immediately turned her to face … Continue reading