Eden's Heart: You guessed it

Friday, August 21, 2009

You guessed it

The rumors are true,

at Christmas I am due,

with baby number two.

5 comments:

Erin Murphy said...: I didn't want to say anything, but last time I was there i thought maybe you were just eating a lot...whew just a baby bump!; August 21, 2009 at 2:34 PM
Eden Raine Murphy said...: Hahaha... um yes, I just seem to gain weight in the uterus region.; August 21, 2009 at 2:38 PM
Beth said...: Great news for the whole family, I'm guessing that Eden will be a terrific big sister.

Aunt Beth; August 21, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Leslie said...: Congratulations! What great news!; August 22, 2009 at 3:18 PM
Carina said...: Congrats, so exciting! I loved the pictures of Eden.; August 24, 2009 at 10:33 AM

What is Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy?

Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy, is one of the four main types of cardiomyopathy. Characterized by the abnormal growth of muscle fibers on the heart muscle, HCM often results in a thickened septum and/or left and right ventricle. The thickening of the muscle can result in a resistance of blood flow both in and out of the heart’s chambers. When this occurs, the heart must work harder to pump blood throughout the body.

While perceived to be somewhat rare, HCM affects an estimated one in 500 people. It is the number one reason for heart transplants and the most common cause of sudden cardiac death in people under age 30. HCM may be best known for its role in cardiac arrest and subsequent death in some young professional athletes. The cause of HCM is largely unknown, however current research suggests it is genetic in origin.