Child's Birth Year
2009

State/Province/Territory
New York

NICU Hospital for my journey
Winthrop Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Theresa was born five weeks early. She spent eight days in the NICU to make sure her lungs were developed and she was able to suck. She was also jaundiced. She has had some medical issues, but is overall healthy now.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
Today, Theresa is a freshman in high school. She is on the honor role. Theresa started dancing when she was two and hasn’t stopped since then. She has won numerous awards for her solo and group performances.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
5 lbs. 10 oz.

Weeks Gestation
34 Weeks

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