Frankie's Story - HLHS Heart Warrior

This week, the Kristina shares her son, Franklin's story! She shares a little about her pregnancy, Frankie's HLHS diagnosis, and their time in the hospital. She also shares a bit about her grief journey. Franklin and August are Kristina's twin boys that were born on June 10, 2023. Franklin had a diagnosis of a single ventricle heart defect and passed away at UCLA Medical Center on June 30, 2023. Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome is a congenital heart defect where the left side of the heart doesn't develop. The cause of HLHS is unknown. Learn more about HLHS from CHOC Hospital: https://www.choc.org/heart/congenital-heart-defects/hypoplastic-left-heart-syndrome/ Follow us on Instagram! @UnladylikePod @ktinariggs @shawniestardust --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unladylike-podcast/support

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"This podcast is like taking a gender studies course with your best friend & staying up all night talking about it!" Come join BFFs Shawnie & Kristina as they discuss feminism, lifestyle, and culture. The girls will occasionally be joined by various guests, share listener's stories, and offer advice on various topics. @unladylikepod New episodes every Monday! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/unladylike-podcast/support