Child's Birth Year
2016

State/Province/Territory
Alabama

NICU Hospital for my journey
Children's Hospital of Alabama

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Oliver spent his first 8 months in the NICU after being born at 23 weeks. While in the NICU, he survived NEC and sustained a PVL brain injury. Since then, he has had a number of prematurity related issues, but he has never let it stop him. He excels academically and loves school. He has a contagious smile and is loved by all who know him.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
How hard he works to succeed makes me so proud. Every movement is difficult for him, but he works hard to be able to answer questions at school, and even uses his movements to get into mischief sometimes. He is always smiling and I am so proud of what a positive outlook he has on life.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 lb 7 oz

Weeks Gestation
23 Weeks

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