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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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  • No Growth In 5 Days!

    No Growth In 5 Days!


    Katja’s cultures for endocarditis came back

    Read more: No Growth In 5 Days!
  • We have Dates for OHS #3

    We have Dates for OHS #3


    Katja seems to be a little better. We had an ER visit  last week after she spiked multiple high fevers a week apart. Her Cardiology team was worried about endocarditis.

    Read more: We have Dates for OHS #3
  • Holy Guacamole!

    Holy Guacamole!


    Home from the Hospital

    Read more: Holy Guacamole!

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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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