As many of my readers will know, my daughter Jessica was born with a complex congenital heart defect (CHD) which was detected at my 20-week scan. Jessica’s heart condition was so severe that we were told she was unlikely to be suitable for surgery after birth. Thankfully, a pioneering surgery carried out while she was… Read More
Raising awareness of congenital heart defects and working with heart charities to help improve outcomes for heart children is something that is very important to me. Each year, I get involved in Heart Week in February to try and raise money for heart charities. For the last couple of years, I have been involved in… Read More
The 20-week scan is an exciting moment for many pregnant women. The opportunity to see your baby on screen again, and perhaps to find out if you’re having a boy or a girl. As well as being an exciting moment, it’s also an important one. This is the scan where the sonographer checks to make… Read More
February is all about hearts. For most people, the thought of hearts in February means Valentine’s Day. For me as a heart mummy, it’s all about National Heart Month, and Heart Week which falls between 7th and 14th February. Throughout February, and during Heart Week 2016 especially, I will be sharing posts to help raise… Read More
Raising awareness of congenital heart defects and the importance of the 20 week scan is something that is very important to me as a heart parent. I know that had Jessica’s heart condition not been detected at the 20 week scan, she would not be here today. Sadly, even with early detection, there are still… Read More
February – a month that is all about hearts. Hearts, flowers, chocolates, Valentine’s cards. For me as a mummy to a child with a complex congenital heart defect (CHD), February also has added significance with regards to hearts as it is National Heart Month, with Heart Week taking place from 7th-14th February. Since my daughter… Read More
CHD awareness is a cause that is very close to my heart and we’ve been doing our little bit to help raise awareness over this last month. Jessica’s story is one of those featured on the Big Tick campaign by Tiny Tickers which focuses on improving detection of congenital heart defects at the 20 week… Read More
