Peripartum cardiomyopathy (PPCM) is a form of dilated cardiomyopathy that is defined as deterioration in cardiac function presenting typically between the last month of pregnancy and up to five months postpartum. More info at: http://www.amothersheart.org/about_ppcm.htm.
She was a perfectly healthy woman going about her business with NO idea something like this could happen! And well, either did I!! I don't think a lot of people are aware of this disease, and frankly not enough time and effort seems to be put into a lot of diseases besides ::ahem:: breast cancer. And well, let's not even get started at that whole debacle going on right now!
She even made the local news! Check out the video!
I had no idea "Wear Red Day" even existed until said friend mentioned something on her facebook page. So, me and Em did our part today and wore our red! She also sells Pampered Chef products so I'll happily give her a plug for that. Check her out here!
You can find out more about "Wear Red Day" and the "American Heart Association" here!
We only have one heart, we best take good care of it!!
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You are amazing. And I count you as a real friend since we did have dinner at Buddys together! :) Thank you so much for all the love and support. :)
Haha, that is true!! Maybe one day we can get the kiddos together!! Much love to you and your family!!
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