Child's Birth Year
2019

State/Province/Territory
Illinois

NICU Hospital for my journey
University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Elijah was born at 29 weeks via caesarean. Elijah spent at 7 weeks in the NICU due to him having a brain bleed. He’s is now 5 and live and rocking out his best life. Elijah is autistic but he doesn’t let that stop him from LIVING!

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Elijah is autistic but he doesn’t let that stop him from LIVING!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2.5 lbs

Weeks Gestation
29 Weeks

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