Gotta start somewhere

I guess I have to start somewhere, so here goes.  This blog is being created as a way to share our story with family and friends as we go through the scariest journey of our life.  I guess there is a saying "expect the unexpected" for a reason.  Our unexpected happened when we received the news that our unborn daughter had a heart defect.  And not just any heart defect, hers is one of the most complicated as they come.  Our daughter has been diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome.  (more on her diagnosis to come in later posts)

I have always been better with my thoughts and emotions by writing them down, and after much thought and discussion, have decided that a blog is the best way to let everyone know how our little peanut is doing throughout her heart journey.  And frankly, I know I will be an emotional wreck come October when she makes her debut, so this will be easier to relay information than having to repeat ourselves over and over again.  I think that would be to much for me.

We know that this is going to be the toughest journey of our life so far, but our hope is that not only our blog will keep family and friends informed, but also help other families that receive the same diagnosis.  In my search to find answers after receiving our little ones diagnosis, it was other "heart family" blogs that reminded me to keep the faith and have HOPE.