A baby born with half a heart has defied the odds and survived a major operation at just four days old. Annabelle Main was diagnosed with a condition called Hypoplastic left heart syndrome, where the left ventricle of the heart does not develop properly. Her parents, Christine and Barry, were given the option to terminate the pregnancy or not operate on Annabelle, but they decided to fight for her life. Now three years old, Annabelle has undergone a total of seven procedures and is waiting for her next open heart surgery. Despite the challenges she faces, Annabelle continues to attend nursery, participate in dancing and gymnastics, and has been recognized as a Young Heart Hero by the British Heart Foundation. Her parents are incredibly proud of her resilience and determination, with her father describing her as a miracle who overcomes hurdles every day. Annabelle is defying the odds and proving that she is special in her own right, despite her condition.
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