CHD Awareness Week - Day 3

7 BITS OF ADVICE FOR CHD PARENTS
1.  Ask for help.  This was a hard one for me and Craig.  It is hard to ask people to help you, but necessary.

2.  Accept help that is offered.  This was even harder for both of us.  People want to help and it is okay to take them up on the offer.

3.  Join a support group.  You have to do this when you are ready.  Some are ready before others. 

4.  Ask questions!  Ask lots and lots of questions.  Make sure that you understand what is happening with your child.

5.  Speak up!  You know your child best.  Sometimes you have to follow your gut and speak up. 

6.  Appreciate your doctors, nurses, etc.  They are taking good care of your kids.

7.  Appreciate each and every day with your little one.  Some parents are not as lucky and don't get to have their kids with them.  Even when Gracie is driving me nuts, I really try to remember this. 

More CHD fun tomorrow!!