- Congenital Heart Defects are the #1 birth defect and are the #1 cause of birth defect related deaths. Source: March of Dimes
- About 1 out of every 100 babies are born each year with some type of Congenital Heart Defect. (approx. 40,000/year) Source: Children’s Heart Foundation
- Nearly twice as many children die from Congenital Heart Defects in the United States each year as from all forms of childhood cancers combined, yet funding for pediatric cancer research is five times higher than funding for CHD. Source: Children’s Heart Foundation
- This year approximately 4,000 babies will not live to see their first birthday because of Congenital Heart Defects. Source: Children’s Heart Foundation
- Of every dollar the government spends on medical funding only a fraction of a penny is directed toward Congenital Heart Defect research. Source: Children’s Heart Foundation
- Although some babies will be diagnosed during gestation or at birth, sometimes the diagnosis is not made until days, weeks, months, or even years after. In some cases, CHD is not detected until adolescence or adulthood. Source: March of Dimes
- It is a proven fact that the earlier CHD is detected and treated, it is more likely the affected child will survive and have less long term health complications. Source: March of Dimes
Sunday, June 14, 2009
Happy Anniversary!
On Friday, June 12, John and I celebrated our 5th wedding anniversary. It's hard to believe five years have gone by. John was very, very sneaky and planned a night at the MGM Grand Casino/Hotel in Downtown Detroit. He sent me on a little hunt around the house for cards that gave me clues as to what we were going to do. If you know me, I love surprises, but I HATE secrets, so it was driving me nuts that I didn't know what was going on! It was a great surprise though and we had so much fun! Our room was beautiful, we ate awesome food at the Bourbon Steak restaurant in the hotel, and we played our favorite slot, "Wheel of Fortune". I won a little over $400 on a slot machine, which was great!
Amelia got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Olson. They said she was so much fun. She is such a good baby - so even-tempered (NOT from mommy!), happy, a good sleeper, good eater - I could go on and on!
My parents came down on Friday night to go to the Red Wings game - the Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 versus Pittsburgh. John and I were hoping they would win, as we watched them win the Stanley Cup on our honeymoon in Acapulco five years ago. Unfortunately, they lost 2-1 and the Cup went to Pittsburgh. My parents stayed over at our house and took care of Owen. Of course, he had to sleep with them and my dad took him on a long walk in the morning - spoiled pooch!
We had a great anniversary. Now we look forward to the next five years. Who knows what they will bring?!?!
Amelia got to stay with Grandma and Grandpa Olson. They said she was so much fun. She is such a good baby - so even-tempered (NOT from mommy!), happy, a good sleeper, good eater - I could go on and on!
My parents came down on Friday night to go to the Red Wings game - the Stanley Cup Finals Game 7 versus Pittsburgh. John and I were hoping they would win, as we watched them win the Stanley Cup on our honeymoon in Acapulco five years ago. Unfortunately, they lost 2-1 and the Cup went to Pittsburgh. My parents stayed over at our house and took care of Owen. Of course, he had to sleep with them and my dad took him on a long walk in the morning - spoiled pooch!
We had a great anniversary. Now we look forward to the next five years. Who knows what they will bring?!?!
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