Child's Birth Year
2013

State/Province/Territory
North Carolina

NICU Hospital for my journey
Jersey Shore University Medical Center

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Will was born at 31 weeks weighing 2lbs 9oz. He was born prematurely due to severe eclampsia. He spent 31 days in the NICU. Being that he was my first baby, I was terrified of what this was all going to be like; it happened so fast. Will on the other hand came out perfect! Needing only minimal oxygen support he soared through his NICU stay.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Will just blows us away. He is the kindest most loving kid. His sense of humor is on par he never fails to make us laugh. The zest he has for life is immeasurable. Will works incredibly hard to be the best version of himself and while he’s had some setbacks at school, he’s excelling in everything he does. We are so proud of him and how far he’s come.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2.9 lbs

Weeks Gestation
31 Weeks

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