Child's Birth Year
1990

State/Province/Territory
Oregon

NICU Hospital for my journey
Sacred Heart Peace Health Medical Central

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Christopher was born full term via C-Section with a Treacheo- Esophageal Fistula. He was one of the biggest babies in the NICU at that time. He had surgery when he was just under 24 hours old and spent then next 9 days recuperating. He had to have two dilations in his first 16 months but has not had any significant long term effects.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Christopher has always been a kind boy and he is now a kind and sweet husband and the father to two little girls. He is a business owner who helps people reach personal goals. His daughters have noticed his surgery scar and he told them a story of how he fought off a bear. They think he is so brave as well as strong!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
8 lbs 2 oz

Weeks Gestation
41 Weeks

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