25th May 2010.
Amelia's first trip to Great Ormond Street Hospital to have an ECHO, just 4 weeks old.
28th June 2010.
Amelia has a CT scan
14th April 2011
Amelia's operation day. Two weeks before her first birthday.
15th April 2011. One day after surgery.
Whilst the operation is common for GOSH, and we were often told by well meaning friends that "They do it all the time there", it is a serious operation and not without a number of risks. During Amelia's operation she was put on a heart and lung machine whilst they stopped her heart to repair it. She was also given a complete blood transfusion. In the photo she has a tube to assist her breathing, chest drains to drain the fluid that built up around her heart following the operation, and external pace pacers should her heart need help getting back to it's natural rhythm. So you see, not at all simple but certainly successful.
20th April 2011
6 days after surgery, Amelia is allowed to go home.
11th September 2011
Amelia now. Raising awareness and money for Great Ormond Street Hospital Children's Charity.
My Just Giving page will remain open for another 3 months so if you still want to donate click here.
My Just Giving page will remain open for another 3 months so if you still want to donate click here.
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