Child's Birth Year
2007

State/Province/Territory
Michigan

NICU Hospital for my journey
St. Joseph's Mercy of Oakland

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Olivia was born at 23 weeks gestation. She weighed 1 pound 10 ounces. She spent 73 days in the NICU and was able to graduate and come home one month before her due date. She was diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy at 15 months old. She was on a ventilator, CPAP, and came home on oxygen. She has 3 blood transfusions and Retinopathy of prematurity.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
She has overcome many obstacles since her arrival in the world. She takes time to advocate for other children with disabilities and spread awareness.

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 pound 10 ounces

Weeks Gestation
23 weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)
73 days