Nathan

Child's Birth Year
2017

State/Province/Territory
Texas

NICU Hospital for my journey
Doctor Hospital Renaissance

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Born at 26.5 weeks due to preeclampsia, was born with hydrocephalus and had his first brain surgery at 1 week old. Had multiple revisions before graduating from the NICU. Was then diagnosed with cerebral palsy shortly after leaving the NICU.

What makes you proud of your NICU graduate?
I am so proud of my NICU graduate because he never stops pushing himself to be the best he can be. I am even prouder of how much love he has for everything and everyone around him.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1.8 lbs

Weeks Gestation
26.5 weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Number of Days, Months, or Years)
2 months and 8 days