About Me (In My Own Words)
Hi heart friends! I'm 46 years young and a full time children's librarian and story time presenter. I love working with kids and kid people -- they are my people, lol, cuz they know how to have fun!!! I also learned to paint realism during the pandemic -- a talent I never knew was there until I gained a few key skills and just blossomed as an artist. It brings me joy and is just for me (no commissions, though I get asked all the time, I just have too much going on)! My instagram is @leslieormondart if you want to see my dog portraits, doodles, etc. It's always uplifting joyful stuff. My husband and I have been married 25 years and our son started James Madison University just a few weeks ago. They are my loves. As for my valve story, I was diagnosed with aortic regurgitation in 2020 before my hysterectomy. Due to covid shutdown, the surgery, etc...I forgot to follow up on the structural echo until Feb 2024 when diagnosed with bicuspid aortic valve and root dilation 4.5cm. My next echocardiogram is next week. I also struggle with a high blood pressure ever since I had preeclampsia with my son 19 years ago. I'm not sure when I'll need surgery but my cardiologist seems to think its possible in the next couple years, so I go every 6 months to be checked. I've started have symptoms of being out of breath and I can feel my heart beating most of the time. It's been a lot to accept but I'm at a good place about it and feel very optimistic because of this community. Plus, I tell my husband that my scar is gonna beat all his tattoos when the day comes....better story!! : )
More Info About Me & My Heart
More About Me
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I am from:
RVA, Virginia
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I was diagnosed with:
Aortic Regurgitation
Bicuspid Aortic Valve
Aortic Aneurysm
