Apparently, it's time

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Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Between Audrey and my health, I've been taking a break on all things home. Apparently, my hall bathroom felt the neglect and decided to do something about it.
Last month, I was taking a bath in there – I placed my foot on the tile and my foot went through the tile. Yep. My foot went through the tile and the...

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Audrey picture time!

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Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I can't believe how big she's gotten. She's now rolling and grabbing and always wants to be doing something.
Brent, Audrey and I also went up to Omaha several weekends ago to meet our new nephew, Marcos. I can't wait until they start playing together!

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Third times a charm (another health update)

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Published on Wednesday, 13 June 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I had my third-opinion appointment yesterday, and let's just say it was a major success. This was my first visit to a cardiologist where I didn't cry afterward and then mope around for the rest of the day.
Dr. M specializes in pregnancy and the heart. This includes women with my condition...

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PPCM breaking news!

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Published on Thursday, 10 May 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

A new study was done about PPCM and the findings are huge!
Here's the basics:
- PPCM is now confirmed to be a vascular disease (not enough blood vessels are produced for both mom and baby at the end of pregnancy, which puts too much stress on the heart)
- PPCM is more common in women with preeclampsia
- PPCM is...

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Hello parenthood

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Published on Monday, 09 April 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I know I've turned into a bad blogger, but my time has become scarce.
- Midnight-7:30: Sleep/feed Audrey
- 7:30-8:00: Get ready for work
- 8-8:30: Drop Audrey off at daycare/go to work
- 8:30-5:30: Work
- 5:30-6:00: Pick Audrey up/go home
- 6:00-7:00: Change clothes/go on a walk with Brent, Audrey and the dogs
-...

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Women v. Republican assholes

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Published on Sunday, 18 March 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

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If I get pregnant again, the odds needing a heart transplant is a considerable one. Death would be another possibility.

Yet...

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2 Months

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Published on Saturday, 17 March 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

1 Month (9 lb, 10 oz. and 22" long):

2 Months (we'll find out stats on Wednesday)

Not only have we hit the 2-month mark, but I return to work on Monday. I can't believe it has been 9 weeks (well 2 weeks at the hospital and 7 weeks at home).
Time really does fly.
As hard as it will be to leave Audrey, I know going...

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6 weeks

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Published on Tuesday, 28 February 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

I can't believe that Audrey is 6 weeks old. In honor of this milestone, we had a penguin party.

This milestone also means that I've been diagnosed with post-partum cardio myopathy for a little more than 5 weeks. I'm doing better adjusting to my new reality. While the echo I wrote about in my last post didn't go...

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Meet the power pack

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Published on Thursday, 09 February 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Meet my current fashion accessory:

Yep, this is my LifeVest. I wear it 24/7...unless I'm showering.
The middle part is what's on my back and then the straps snap in the front. The 4 circles are sensors that monitor my heart rate, and the 3 gray rectangular things are the terrifying defibrillators that will shock...

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Groundhog Day update

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Published on Thursday, 02 February 2012

Authors: Ashley @ Decorating Obsessed

Happy Groundhog's Day!
Audrey is now 16 days old and doing great.
As for me, I've been out of the hospital since Friday. While I'm nowhere close to 100% (and who knows if I ever will be), I am getting a little more energy and strength each day. I had my week follow-up appointment with my cardiologist today, and...

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