EPISODE · Feb 27, 2025 · 53 MIN
Episode #45 - Congenital Heart Defect of a Newborn Daughter by Billy Van Wie
from Survive and Thrive 8791 ☆Mental Health Help ☆ ANXIETY ☆ DEPRESSION ☆ RECOVERY · host Tim Decorah
On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Billy Van Wie to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Billy and wife Amanda’s world changed in 2009 when they welcomed their third daughter Lauren to the family. Almost a week after her birth, the Van Wies would have more questions than answers as doctors diagnosed their daughter with a rare congenital heart defect—a combination of Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) and Aortopulmonary Window (AP Window), a condition affecting only 1% of newborns.Faced with a life-altering diagnosis, the Van Wies leaned on faith, family, friends, and Children’s Wisconsin to save their daughter. Young Lauren underwent surgery, a procedure that would give the family hope. By leaning on each other, a positive attitude, and modern medicine, their little girl would survive and thrive.Nearly 16 years later, their daughter is a smart, vivacious, and athletic young woman. Billy shares his heartwarming story, the experiences, and thanks for the incredible support that helped them through an uncertain time.A family story full of love, laughter, and zest will make you smile. You won't want to miss this episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!
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On this episode of Survive & Thrive 8791, I welcome Billy Van Wie to the Buck & Honey’s remote studios. Billy and wife Amanda’s world changed in 2009 when they welcomed their third daughter Lauren to the family. Almost a week after her birth, the Van Wies would have more questions than answers as doctors diagnosed their daughter with a rare congenital heart defect—a combination of Interrupted Aortic Arch (IAA) and Aortopulmonary Window (AP Window), a condition affecting only 1% of newborns.Faced with a life-altering diagnosis, the Van Wies leaned on faith, family, friends, and Children’s Wisconsin to save their daughter. Young Lauren underwent surgery, a procedure that would give the family hope. By leaning on each other, a positive attitude, and modern medicine, their little girl would survive and thrive.Nearly 16 years later, their daughter is a smart, vivacious, and athletic young woman. Billy shares his heartwarming story, the experiences, and thanks for the incredible support that helped them through an uncertain time.A family story full of love, laughter, and zest will make you smile. You won't want to miss this episode of Survive and Thrive 8791, CAN'T WAIT!!!
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Episode #45 - Congenital Heart Defect of a Newborn Daughter by Billy Van Wie
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