Anyone with a child that was born with Heart defects that is going to Preschool or already has? Pleas answer?

Question

My now 3 year old son was born with transposition of the great vessels and 3 other heart defects. He is doing great now and plays just like any other three year old with the exception he needs a few more breaks. My son will be starting preschool soon and I am worried about bullying and if he would get hit in his chest. I know there are very few bully's in preschool but I am still worried. What precautions did you take keep them safe?

Answer 1

I just made sure that the teachers and school nurse were fully aware of my daughter's heart condition and if she showed any of the signs I described to them (also written down for them of course) they knew what to do, (which is pretty much calm her down and get her to rest until I can get there to pick her up). Teachers are really good if they are well informed.  

Answer 2

I personally played the concerned parent and told his teacher as well as the principal and school nurse about my sons heart defects that way they knew that he needed a few more breaks then the other kids and that way they knew that if anything were to happen then they knew exactly what could be  the problem. Then with giving them all of the emergency contact information in case something did happen I felt safe sending my kid to school knowing that he would be okay.