Noah Samuel Haglund

Nicole and Lars Haglund are due early October with their third son, Noah. Halfway through the pregnancy, doctors discovered that Noah has a significant heart defect. At first glance, it appeared to be Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS). Upon further testing, they came to realize it’s slightly different and quite rare- so rare there isn’t really a singular name for it! 

The left side of the heart is either too small and underdevelopment to see or nonexistent. Either way, it’s not functional. He does however have a functioning aorta- which is very positive! Anywhere from 2 to 24 hours after birth he will have his first surgery to reroute his pulmonary veins. The pediatric cardiac team will then monitor him and check the flow of blood in his pulmonary artery and may have to do a second surgery to correct that. His hospital stay will be about two weeks or so, and then if there are no complications, Lars & Nicole can take him home. 

Around 3 months he will have the next surgery called the Hemi Fontan. Then around 18mo-2yr he will get his (hopefully) final surgery, the Fontan. This will essentially reroute some of his "plumbing" to make his half heart become the best version of a whole heart. 

All donations, big or small, are greatly appreciated to help this amazing family. Please help us come together to raise a small miracle for them and continue to keep them and baby Noah in your prayers!