Born With A Broken Heart
Congenital Heart Disease
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Dad took Mom to the hospital so my brother could be born and so he could drive her home afterward. After we had waited a long time, a heart surgeon said that my brother would not be able to go home that day because he had an owie in his heart.
The doctor said that Alex had a hole in his heart that needed to be repaired.
The owie in his heart made oxygen-poor blood mix in the heart, making it hard for him to breathe.
Mom and Dad were worried about my brother because he would have to stay a while longer in the hospital so the doctors could fix the owie in his heart.
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About the Book
Alex's heart book, Born With A Broken Heart, is an inspirational and educational children's book. It is our hope that this book will give parents and children the opportunity to learn about congenital heart disease (CHD) and to spread CHD awareness throughout the world. It is also our wish that the courage and spirit Alex showed in life will inspire others who face challenges to do so with faith, passion, and unconditional love.
This book will be available through the following websites:
2) http://www.alexheartfund.com
3) Facebook Causes - Children's Heart Fund in Memory of Alexander Xavier Gallegos
Illustrated by: John Shallenberger
100% Profit will go to the Children's Heart Fund in Memory of Alexander Xavier Gallegos at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center.
About the Author
Annette Gallegos was born and raised in Las Vegas, New Mexico. She received a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of New Mexico, Anderson School of Management in May 1999. She is married to Rick Gallegos, a Civil Engineer. They currently reside in Ventura, California.
On June 7, 2005, Rick and Annette’s son, Alex, was born with a congenital heart disease called Tetralogy of Fallot with Pulmonary Atresia. He was treated at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. He remained in the hospital for two and a half months and was then released. Alex had to return to the hospital on his first birthday for additional treatment for his heart condition. After two years Alex suddenly became ill and passed away.
Ten months later on April 18, 2008, Alyssa was born. She was their little healer and helped them through the most difficult time of their lives. She was born a healthy and happy baby girl. Even though this book was written as if Alyssa were the older sister, she is actually Alex’s younger sister.