Child's Birth Year
2021

State/Province/Territory
Louisiana

NICU Hospital for my journey
Slidell Memorial Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Jonah was born at 33.4w, due to my health complications. He stayed in NICU for 33 LONG days. He was so tiny and mighty and has overcome so many obstacles! He’s an absolute fighter! Having been diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency in 2023 as well as specific antibody disorder, you’d never know he has any medical issues. Sure, he’s extremely small but that doesn’t stop him. He’s so sweet and amazing and we are so proud of our baby boy!

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
He has overcome so many hurdles and obstacles and will deal with them for years to come! He is 4 but he size of a small 2 year old. Having been diagnosed with growth hormone deficiency, he will be much smaller than his peers when he grows up. That won’t stop him. He’s my fighter and we are so excited to see what the future holds for him!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
4 lbs 15 oz

Weeks Gestation
33.4 Weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Number of Days, Months, or Years)
33 Days