Child's Birth Year
2018

State/Province/Territory
Florida

NICU Hospital for my journey
Joe DiMaggio Children’s Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Steven was born at 27 weeks due to placental abruption. He had what doctors called a series of unfortunate events, given 0% chance at survival and on palliative care he fought hard everyday in the NICU for 6 months. He had multiple surgeries, rop, epilepsy, hydrocephalus nec just to name a few things. He now lives a full beautiful life despite his disabilities.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
He makes me proud because he always faces every struggle with a smile and determination to either do it the “normal” way or his way. He has overcome many things they said he’d never do.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2 lbs

Weeks Gestation
27 Weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)
6 Months