Child's Birth Year
2023

State/Province/Territory
Virginia

NICU Hospital for my journey
VCU Medical Center

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Miles was born at 28 weeks, we had lost his twin sister the day before. He had grade 4 brain bleeds and hydrocephalus and dealt with daily brain taps for the extra fluid, a Rickham reservoir, a peritoneal shunt, meningitis (and shunt removal) and has now had two more shunts put in, as well as two revisions - all in 15 months of life!

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
With ALL the things Miles has faced so far in his 15 months, including his g-tube, his moderate to severe hearing loss and hearing aids and epilepsy, I have never met a happier baby! Miles smiles all the time, loves to belly laugh and kicks butt at his therapies every week!

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 lb 14 oz

Weeks Gestation
28 Weeks

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