Amanda and Patrick talk about their son who has been through two heart surgeries and a heart transplant.

They talk about their son being born and how they were unaware that he had congenital heart disease.

They talk about the first 24 hours in the hospital and then how their son coded while being transported to UVA.

In addition, they talk about the first heart surgery and how their son recovered.

Moreover, they share how they managed the other kids while in the hospital.

They also talk about receiving help from other parents and how the hospital helped them get additional services to care for their son.

Amanda and Patrick both share that after a heart catheterization their son developed a staff infection.

They talk about the challenges and complications that the staff infection caused.

They also share how the staff infection caused their son to have several strokes.
Plus, they talk about their son having the Glenn heart surgery.

Moreover, they share how their son experienced heart failure and had to have a heart transplant.

They also talk about going to marriage counseling to process what they both had been through together.

Finally, both Patrick and Amanda talk about what it is like parenting a child post heart transplant.

Join us for this episode as Amanda and Patrick share their story.