17 year survivior of PPCM!

[elizabeth]

My darling daughter turned 17 last week on the 6th which means I was in the hospital 17 years ago today unable to breath or lie down and the doctors were totally baffeled as to why. But I pulled through without meds or anything! So lift up your spirits ladies! We will survive!

[Lauren]

Congratulations, and god bless you!!! What a wonderful honor to have someone on the board that has so much past knowledge. You provide hope and courage to the rest of us. Thank you

[mandyb]

Just curious... how long did it take you to regain a normal ef? Or did you regain it? Also, how long were you on medication? I am fifteen months out and my ef is 64% on medication. I would love to quit taking it but don't dare! How awesome to hear from someone who is such a survivor! All the stories here are incredible!

Mandy

[momofthree]

This is wonderful Elizabeth. AMEN! Happy birthday to your darling daughter. Mine is 6 months old and I love her so much. I also have 2 boys (9 and 3). What fun. Carry on sister! Alison

[elizabeth]

Thanks to you all. I am doing wonderfully. After I was properly diagnosed with my second daughter in 2001. I was on meds for about 10 months. My doctor weaned me off all my meds cause they lowered my blood pressure so much I felt like I still was in congestive heart failure. My ef went from 10 to 55 in about 6 months time. And that is where it has remained since last echo about a year ago, and is also when my doctor released me from his care unless I thought I needed him again. I can do just about anything I did before diagnosis, granted I am 39 now so I don't scoot around like I used to. Playing with my 3 year old is plenty enough exersize for me at the moment. lol.

[melissamph]

Hi ... I too am 39 and agree with the less ability to scoot around! I have 3 girls ages 8, 3 and 2! At 6 months my Echo was also 55%. Thanks for sharing your story. Welocome.

[Lisa V]

Welcome, to this wonderful site of amazing woman...... Congratulations on have such a quick and amazing recovery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[momoftwoboys]

OMG, what a great inspiration you are! Happy anniversary to you! I hope all the new girls who are having a hard time can read this post and find the strength to live life to the fullest. You have proven that there is "life after PPCM". Thank you for giving us all hope!

[dawn]

Great to meet you! Welcome.

dawn

[mommafisch]

WOW! That is inspiring. I wish we could insert your story into all of the literature out there that tells newly diagnosed moms that they are near death. I am 4 years post diagnosis, still at 40% and still symptomatic. I am so glad to know that you are doing so well. I am convinced that even though i may not be exactly where I need to be, I have a supportive husband and good drs and I am going to be around for a long time. Even if I am limited and on meds for the rest of my life I am still here for my girls and feel very positive about that. So for all you newbies take inspiration from elziabeth and all of us who are here at many different stages of recovery bottom line WE ARE HERE and our children have mommies. Sonya Mommy to Hannah 11, Genny and Sarah ALmost 6 and "Baby" Maggie 4

[deidre61]

what an inspiration. I am so happy for you and your daughter must be happy for you too!

[jbeck]

So AWESOME!!!! Thank you so much for posting!!!!!!!!! My son will be 2 this week and I really want to be here when he turns 17-you have given me another shot of hope!

Janet B

[mommytoaprincess]

Wow! That is absolutely wonderful! I will always remember you when I have bad days and lose hope of ever feeling better again.:)