Mason

Child's Birth Year
2014

State/Province/Territory
Michigan

NICU Hospital for my journey
Helen DeVos Children's Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Mason was born at 24 weeks. No prenatal care and born exposed to drug and alcohol. Despite all that he did well. He have hydrocephalus and needed a shunt. Had to have hernia repair. And pda ligation. He came home at 6 months.

What makes you proud of your NICU graduate?
We were bless to be able to adopt mason. He just amazes us every day. He may sit back and look like he is sleeping but he is taking in the world. He is smarter then he lets on. He is starting to work with a acc device. Loves all things sports. Was part of msu football team as part of team impact. Loves basketball. Please miracle League baseball. And even run in marathon and triathlon. Mason even find ways to pick on his sister but he loves dearly.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 lb 12 oz

Weeks Gestation
24 weeks

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