The First Heart AttackI had barely known my husband for five months when he had his first heart attack. He was in his early thirties...reactionscomments
Eating for EnergyThe lack of energy, aka fatigue, is one of the hardest parts of heart failure for me. Also, after moderating for the...reactionscomments
Family Ties: Understanding Family DynamicsUnconditional love is something that most people want to believe exists, especially when facing a chronic medical condition like heart failure. Why?...reactionscomments
Medical Device Advisory – How Should You Handle This?I had an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator (ICD) implanted almost six years ago to prevent fatal arrhythmias from turning into cardiac arrest. It wasn't an...reactionscomments
What Should I Take to the Hospital?I wanted to share some things you might want to be aware of if you ever find yourself admitted to the hospital...reactions6comments
Perspectives Matter: Understanding Loved OnesHaving an extended hospital stay is a common shared experience for heart failure patients. Some loved ones will rush by your side...reactionscomments
Adoption OptionsFor many of us women, the diagnosis of heart failure has impacted our ability to have carry and/or have biological children. From...reactions1comment
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure (Part 1)I was 28 years old, a single mother, and ready to dive into the unknown. I’m still in my prime, or so I...reactionscomments
Boundaries and ParentingThis is a lesson I have learned along the way, and I hope to pass it on to others. I am lucky...reactions2comments
PLC: Heart Failure and Parenting Part 3 - The Marathon ContinuesEditor's note: Check out the first two articles in this series, Heart Failure and Parenting Part 1 - The Impact, and Heart...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: I Have Pregnancy Induced Heart Failure - Part 2Editor's note: Check out the first article in this series, I Have Pregnancy-Induced Heart Failure - Part 1. Pregnancy induced heart failure...reactionscomments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The ImpactI would love to say that heart failure has not impacted my ability to parent. I have stage four advanced heart failure and...reactions2comments
Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 2 - The New NormalEditor's note: Check out the first article in this series, Pretty Lady Chronicles: Heart Failure & Parenting Part 1 - The Impact...reactions1comment
Life's Simple PleasuresOne thing I will say that heart failure has taught me is to focus and appreciate life's simple pleasures. When you are...reactions5comments
Tips About the HospitalAs a heart failure and heart attack patient, I've been admitted to the hospital a few times. I wanted to share a...reactions1comment
Recovery After Pump Failure - A Very Special AnniversaryAt the end of February 2021, I had the misfortune of experiencing pump failure. That’s right. My “lifesaving” heart pump, known as...reactionscomments
What's a Budget?One of the hardest things about heart failure is the financial component. Personally, it seems like it's been a double whammy between...reactions3comments
Her Resilience Makes Her My SHEro!The impact of heart failure goes beyond the patient and the caregiver. If the patient is a parent, their children are also...reactionscomments
The Meaning of Music in My Caregiving JourneyMusic is my therapy. I can recall times listening to music and dancing around the house with no cares in the world...reactions2comments
It Takes A Village: The Benefits of Support GroupsIn the world of social media, there are groups for just about EVERYTHING a person could imagine. Many of these groups are recreational...reactionscomments
