ABCNews.com

Bowen's Heart: Family Rallies Around Baby Boy Fighting Rare Heart Disease

Bowen Matthew Hammitt came into this world on Sept. 9, at 7 pounds, 7 ounces, with a wisp of light brown hair and a heart condition that threatened his survival. "When he came out, I thought he would look different," says his mother, Sarah Hammitt, 31. "[But] he looked totally fine. So it was hard to see a baby that looked so beautiful and know that his insides weren't perfect. I kind of felt like, This isn't real. It couldn't be.'" Bowen was born with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, a...Full Story
Commenting on this article is closed.
Member Comments (19)
 
ABC News on Facebook
Connect with Us
Social Tools Facebook Twitter Twitter Connect with Us YouTube RSS
ABC News Newsletters