Penny Lynn Jo's Heart Repair

Hello, my name is Makenzie, and I am the mama to a beautiful girl named Penny Lynn Jo. When Penny was conceived, we had so many hopes and dreams; during my 20-week growth scan, our lives kind of got flipped upside down. In a 30-minute span, I went from being the happiest person on the planet to seeing my baby's fat cheeks in the ultrasound to being told she has multiple holes in her heart and is associated with Down syndrome. I was rushed into a small room and was connected to a specialist on a TV. I couldn't process what was happening, so I sat blankly staring out the window, wondering what kind of life my daughter would have and if I had caused any of it. I would go on to have 3 appointments every month until I hit my third trimester, then it was 6 appointments every month until she was here. We welcomed Penny into this world on May 20, 2023, and she came into the world kicking and screaming literally. The following day after Penny was born, she was transported to the NICU due to a dusking spell; her O2 stats were at 80. After being in the NICU for 2 weeks, Penny was finally allowed to come home. Since birth, Penny has seen her cardiologist team every three months to check on her heart. With prayers and faith, we have made it to the perfect age for Penny to have her operation. If you have met Penny, then you know just how funny she is, independent, and how absolutely sweet she is. She is the light of our lives and reason for my being. Penny is having her heart repaired on December 12th, just 13 days before Santa arrives. Please share her story and donate if you are able to; we need help to cover her medical costs. Thank you!