I'm a 37 year old Mom to four boys and two girls. My youngest son was born with Down Syndrome and the many medical issues that come along with it. My lil man has congenital heart disease, lung disease, GI problems. He's survived heart failure, open heart surgery, a diaphragmatic hernia that collapsed his lungs, and he is currently battling failure to thrive brought on by the toll it's all taken...
I am 55 years of age. My husband recently passed away of massive heart failure on Feb 3rd. I have been sick for over a month with a cold/flu thing going around. I had been coughing to the point where it would hurt in the kidney area. I would lose bladder control. I think i may have a urinal track infection as well. I have lost my voice and my ears and throat are affected as well.
I have been a widower since 2003. I am retired ffrom being an addiction therapist and enjoying every minute of retirement. I am working on decreasing my weight through excersize. I enjoy photography, reading, computer stuff, outdoor things. I have two dogs, a little Daschund with congestive heart failure and a mixed Border Collie.
I am 63 and suffer from congestive heart failure, coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, perephial neuropathy, diabetic retinopathy, diminished kidney function and have had a DVT. I take 9 meds plus Lantus. I am unable to exercise due to the neuropathy. (That's me in the blue dress in the pic.)
Our son, Simon Lev , became suddenly ill when he was 4 months old and was diagnosed with Heart Failure due to a disease called Cardiomyopathy. We spent 4 months in the ICU with him and endured MANY ups and downs since that fateful day. Since August 1, 2008, we have faced a decision about a heart transplant, an ER visit for each of us, a gall bladder surgery, a forced quitting of a job and loads...
I am the Director of Pastoral Care and Older Adult Ministries at Avondale United Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Florida. I have a BS degree in Health from the University of North Florida and an MA in Christian Ministry from Asbury Theological Seminary. I also care for my 90 year old Mother who has chronic Congestive Heart Failure. I started the Feedin' Mama blog to share my experiences in...
