Child's Birth Year
2002

State/Province/Territory
Nevada

NICU Hospital for my journey
Sunrise Children’s Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
My son William was born at 29 weeks due to complications of eclampsia. I had seizures and an emergency c section was completed as a result. Will spent 7 weeks in the NICU with 2 blood transfusions and a surgery before he came home. He is now a perfectly healthy 22 year old man who just graduated from Wayne State College in Nebraska with a Bachelors in Sports management and a minor in Psychology. It’s a miracle we survived and not just that but thrived! I could not be more proud of my child’s journey from preemie to college graduate. I can’t wait to see what happens in his future! I hope his story gives hope to any preemie parents that are struggling.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
I am so proud of my son’s journey from preemie to a college graduate. It’s been a privilege to watch him survive and thrive!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2 pounds 8 ounces

Weeks Gestation
29 Weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)
50 Days