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Welcome to Katja’s blog. A place for information, updates and our “laugh instead of cry” humor of living with a child with CHD (Congenital Heart Defects). Take a seat and prepare for a long emotional journey of our ups and downs. Feel free to browse posts about Katja, her heart and her previous surgeries. Newest updates are available below:

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  • Rainbow Power

    Rainbow Power


    The Princess on wheels has been a little down about her new chair. She said it was “dark and sad looking”. A few hours later, some tape, accessories and a aching back… And we have a very colorful Rainbow Powered Ride 😉 She is super happy about it. These days I’ll do anything to get…

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  • New Reality

    New Reality


    Katja’s home!! 🤗🤗🤗 It’s been a long week. I know many of you are just as heart broken, frustrated and upset as we are for Katja. I wish I could give all of you answers but we still don’t have any ourselves. Everything being negative, though not helpful in pinpointing cause, is an answer. It…

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  • Concessions

    Concessions


    Short Version: Yes, we are still inpatient. No, we still don’t have answers. I figured we’d get that out of the way 😉 The long version: Katja’s MRI/MRA were negative for any significant findings or changes. Her EEG was normal. Her swallow study was also good. PT/OT have been stopping in daily to find ways…

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We are a fun loving family of 7. I’m Jenn, the Mom and words behind the blog. Dad Jori is the IT backbone of making sure I don’t go crazy over features. We have 5 beautiful children. Nevaeh (17), Twins Arianna & Araceli (15), Katja “Our Mended little Heart” (9) and Gryffin “Finn” (4).

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