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Embracing Life's Pulse Amidst HLHS and PLE Hurdles with Hollie Stevenson

1 mag 2024 · 36 min. 18 sec.
Embracing Life's Pulse Amidst HLHS and PLE Hurdles with Hollie Stevenson
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Witnessing your child's bravery and resilience as they navigate a life-altering condition like hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is both harrowing and inspiring. Hollie Stevenson joins Anna to share the...

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Witnessing your child's bravery and resilience as they navigate a life-altering condition like hypoplastic left heart syndrome (HLHS) is both harrowing and inspiring. Hollie Stevenson joins Anna to share the profound story of her son Tom, who not only fought through the early challenges of HLHS but also the complex battle with protein-losing enteropathy (PLE) in his later years. Her vivid accounts from Tom's diagnosis in utero, through his surgeries, and onto his impressive transition into adulthood, working in politics, is nothing short of remarkable. Their journey underscores the unpredictable nature of congenital heart defects and the critical importance of vigilant medical care.

Through Tom's story, we uncover the myriad of long-term treatments and daily hurdles that come with managing PLE. We discuss the innovative treatments at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) that led to significant improvements in his health and share insights from another patient's experience where a medication for Crohn's disease offered unexpected relief. These narratives illuminate the evolving field of pediatric cardiology and the crucial balance of medication management, driving home the message that children with heart conditions can and should lead full, joyous lives.

Parenting is an art—especially so when your child has a heart condition. Our conversation traverses the delicate art of letting go, allowing our children to taste independence and embrace life's experiences, from participating in sports to taking on careers. We explore the shift from advocacy to supporting our children's autonomy, the complexities of medication management into adulthood, and the emotional journey that comes with each milestone. Hollie and Anna share their personal challenges and triumphs, offering a heartfelt insight into what it means to parent through uncertainty with hope and courage. Join us for an episode that's not just about the struggles, but also the extraordinary victories that come with raising a child with a heart condition.

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