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Slow Down
Alex has been on blood thinners since before he could walk, so in the back of my mind I’ve always worried about him falling and hitting his head, or getting cut, or hitting his nose and making it bleed. Whether … Continue reading
The Monitor
For a few months after Alexander’s first open heart surgery I had trouble sleeping after we got home. This was different from the exhaustion all parents go through while in the hospital. It wasn’t directly caused by the fear and … Continue reading
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Tagged CHD, congenital heart disease, glenn coles, heart dad, heart family, heart surgery, hospital for sick children
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If not now…
Alexander’s most recent cardiology clinic gave us a scare. The truth is, given the complexity of Alex’s condition, we have been blessed with great clinic results, and we’ve become accustomed to the type of clinic visit that feel more like … Continue reading
Stay Strong, Mom
One of the many things we’re grateful for over the last six years has been the opportunity to meet some incredible people. I’ve come to understand now naive I was before Alexander was born to the challenges that so many … Continue reading
My child
In the midst of all the worries and fears we carry as heart parents, one of the things I’ve found most challenging is watching my child grow up much faster than I had intended. I do believe that the experiences … Continue reading
Posted in CHD, Heart, Heart Baby, Heart Dad, Uncategorized
Tagged cardiac, CHD, congenital heart disease, heart, heart dad, heart family
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The Miracle
Christmas is fast approaching, and our family prepares for another magical holiday surrounded by loved ones. I love Christmas. It is by far my favourite time of year. As it is with most parents, watching my kids on Christmas morning … Continue reading
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Tagged cardiac, CHD, congenital heart disease, heart, heart dad, heart family, heart kid
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Milestones
Being a heart-Dad is a constant lesson in perspective. The last six years have taught me to do my best to appreciate each day, and to make the most of our family time. I have to admit, this effort is … Continue reading
Posted in CHD, Congenital Heart Disease, Father and son, Health, Heart, school, Uncategorized
Tagged cardiac, congenital heart disease, heart, heart dad, heart family, kindergarten, school
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Why Us?
I’ve never been one to give into feelings of despair. I’m a generally positive guy, and pretty good at keeping a level head and remaining optimistic about the future, even in the face of a daunting reality (I am a … Continue reading
We Didn’t Know
The more heart families we get to know, the more I think about a simple division that exists for parents in our situation; those who knew about their child’s condition before they were born, and those, like us, who did … Continue reading