Child's Birth Year
2021

State/Province/Territory
Illinois

NICU Hospital for my journey
Lurie's Childrens Hospital in Chicago

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Carmela was born early at 37wks. She had initial breathing issues with her lungs not fully opening. She spent 7 days in the NICU with the first few with an oxygen tube. She was fast to recover and breathe on her own.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Carmela has shown a lot of strength since she graduated from the NICU. Being admitted for breathing issues and now being able to keep up with her older brother on a sprint shows how strong she has gotten.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
7.35 lbs

Weeks Gestation
37 Weeks

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