Valerie

Child's Birth Year
2025

State/Province/Territory
Ohio

NICU Hospital for my journey
Bethesda North

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Valerie was born 6 weeks early after her mom developed severe pre-eclampsia. For 3 weeks she grew and thrived, and we got the call on Christmas morning that she was being discharged and that we could take her home. She was, and still is, the best Christmas present.

What makes you proud of your NICU graduate?
Val continues to grow, learn, and get sassier each and every day. As she grows, so do our hearts and happiness.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
4 lb, 9.2 oz

Weeks Gestation
34 weeks

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