Child's Birth Year
2018

State/Province/Territory
Pennsylvania

NICU Hospital for my journey
UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh

My NICU Graduate's Journey
AJ is 25 weeker, who endured a 211 day NICU stay, which included 9 surgeries related to Necrotizing Enterocolitis. His long stay was complicated with infections and illnesses, chronic lung disease and several feeding intolerances leading to a gtube being placed before discharge. This little fighter is thriving in kindergarten, plays tball, and loves animals. We’ve been blessed by our experience, and we live life to the fullest! AJ is our miracle and he amazes us each day with his strength and tenacity. We are forever grateful to every person involved with his medical care.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
His ability to overcome anything. AJ never gives up!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 lb 13 oz

Weeks Gestation
25 Weeks

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