Child's Birth Year
2016

State/Province/Territory
Tennessee

NICU Hospital for my journey
East Tennessee Children’s Hospital

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Ayden and his twin brother Jayden were born at 28 weeks, Jayden passed away 7 days later. Ayden fought so hard to come home and after 53 days in the NICU he came home to his big brother! The first year of his life were crazy and filled with hospital admissions, therapies and all kinds of specialists. He has come such a far way from needing machines to breathe for him to now being in football, baseball, basketball and this year adding wrestling to the mix! He is a true definition of a fighter and we love watching him defy all the odds that were placed against him from the start. ❤️

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
How determined he is, how caring and loving he is. He always makes sure everyone is having fun and giving support to others when needed!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
2lbs. 12oz

Weeks Gestation
28 Weeks

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