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When Walking is Just Too Much

When you pass out after a minute and a half during your walk test (which is exactly what it sounds like - lol), it’s time to get serious about losing weight.

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Jameson's Birth Story

When I was diagnosed with PH, one of the hardest things for me to swallow was the news that children were not recommended due to a 30-50% mortality rate for mothers with my condition during pregnancy. Brad and I decided to pursue our family after much prayer, and here’s the story about how our little miracle baby came into this world.

Our StoryCourtney EmeryMay 21, 2018BC Emery PhotographyJameson, baby, delivery, birth, KUMC

My Diagnosis - Part II

Here is the second half of the story about my diagnosis with PH.

Our StoryCourtney EmeryMarch 13, 2018BC Emery Photographybrad, courtney, jameson, ph, diagnosis, pulmonary hypertension, disease

My Diagnosis

Yep. I now rock a fanny pack and am on continual IV meds. Here's the back story to my diagnosis a few years back and how it has challenged me to be a healthier person than I ever would have been otherwise.

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How We Met

Here's just a little bit about our story and how we went from just friends to engaged within four months of meeting each other.

Our StoryCourtney EmeryMarch 8, 2018BC Emery Photographydating, engaged, courting, proposal, how we met, about us, that beard, brad, courtney