Beau

Child's Birth Year
2020

State/Province/Territory
Virginia

NICU Hospital for my journey
Carilion Children’s Roanoke Memorial

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Beau was born at 26 weeks weighing 1.5lbs. He spent 84 days in the NICU at the beginning of COVID, during the shutdown. Our NICU actually closed to visitors (including parents) for almost 2 weeks due to its open pod layout. Beau’s lungs were his biggest hurdle and he came home on oxygen. He was feisty from the day he was born, and fought hard to be here today.

What makes you proud of your NICU graduate?
Beau is kind and thoughtful, he is always looking out for his friends and family. I am proud of the little man he is growing into and so thankful he is considerate of others!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
700 grams

Weeks Gestation
26

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