Kimberly's Congenital Heart Defect Journey

Kimberly's Congenital Heart Defect Journey CHD is a battle! Some win and some lose! I have been winning like a true Warrior since 1978.
I had 5 open heart surgeries. A pacemaker since 1996.

I enjoy watching shows on murders. I love to cook and grill out. I love country music.

I jumped onto this Trend. It's almost accurate except for the stethoscope. I never mentioned that I wanted to be a Pedia...
02/06/2026

I jumped onto this Trend. It's almost accurate except for the stethoscope. I never mentioned that I wanted to be a Pediatric Cardiologist when I was a child. The teddy bear 🧸 is definitely accurate. I loved my teddy bears and other stuffed animals.

02/05/2026

Today, I smoked a cigarette while walking into the store. By time I got to the doors, I was out of breath and sore. I was carrying a small humidifier to return because it wouldn't start. After, I recieved my refund, I had no problem walking back to the vehicle I was in. I know not to do that again.

Good morning! Last week, my niece was making philly steak sliders and part of the steak came out in the shape of a heart...
02/04/2026

Good morning!
Last week, my niece was making philly steak sliders and part of the steak came out in the shape of a heart. ❤️
I know it's not Congenital Heart Awareness related, but I thought it would be something to snatching a picture of.

CHD Children are the Heros who fight a battle that proves that We are Warriors!
02/03/2026

CHD Children are the Heros who fight a battle that proves that We are Warriors!

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02/03/2026

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Let's hear your CHD Journey!!  State you were born in?Location of the Hospital of your 1st. Heart SurgeryHow old were yo...
02/02/2026

Let's hear your CHD Journey!!
State you were born in?
Location of the Hospital of your 1st. Heart Surgery
How old were you when your parents found out about your diagnosis?
Any siblings?

02/02/2026

Punxsutawney Phil says 6 more weeks of Winter ❄️ and Woodstock Willie from Woodstock, Il. says we'll have an early Spring.
Also, Willie ranks #7 and #17 as to being more correct on their predictions.

Tomorrow is Wear RED for Heart Disease and CHD Awareness!
02/01/2026

Tomorrow is Wear RED for Heart Disease and CHD Awareness!

02/01/2026

This afternoon I made a Ruben Sandwich with coleslaw (from a local grocery store)
I have been having stomach pains again. I don't know if raw cabbage is the reason or what else is causing this pain and gas. Coleslaw has never bothered me in the past. I took it easy today. We had a simple dinner of Hot Pockets and Chips. I hope I will be better in the morning to start dinner. Chili sounds good since its cold and the kids like my chili. Have a good evening!

01/31/2026

Today, I wanted to spend some Aunt and Niece time and bought us a pint of Hennessy and her favorite flavor of Redbull. (White Peach)
As I was mixing the Hennessy and Redbull, my Great Niece was telling her Mom about sips of her friends Monster Energy Drink at school. I know she's had a Monster Rio Punch because I have bought her one with her Mom's permission.
Tonight, I took a gulp of my drink and next thing, I know, I was dizzy and barely made it to my bed.
I didn't know if it was due to my oxygen or something else. As soon as I laid down and put on the oxygen concentrator, I checked what it was and my heartrate. My oxygen was low, but the heartrate was almost double than it normally runs.
I also had someone get a cold rag and turned on my fan. After 5 minutes of laying down, I started feeling better. I also wasn't feeling that well this afternoon before dinner. I think my "lunch" was messing with my stomach. I had some original vanilla yogurt and some banana, strawberries, peaches and mango mixed into it. Hopefully, the Lake Effect Snow we are suppose to get tonight and tomorrow 🙄 will give me reasons to not drink Redbull with Hennessy.

Good Morning! 🌄
01/29/2026

Good Morning! 🌄

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