Child's Birth Year
2023

State/Province/Territory
Mississippi

NICU Hospital for my journey
Children's Hospital of New Orleans

My NICU Graduate's Journey
My daughter was born at 28 weeks and 4 days. I was told at 14 weeks that my water broke and she wouldn't survive. Her heart was beating so we kept the pregnancy. When she was born she struggled with lung issues and after 6 months in the nicu she was discharged with a trach/vent/gtube. She's since weaned off all equipment and is thriving like a typical 2 year old.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Being told she wouldn't survive to watching her overcome so many obstacles has shown me how strong she is. She's so determined!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2lbs 8oz

Weeks Gestation
28 Weeks

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