Child's Birth Year
1998

State/Province/Territory
Iowa

NICU Hospital for my journey
Mercy Hospital Des Moines

My NICU Graduate's Journey
Matthew was born at 30 weeks with an emergency delivery. He had stopped growing and was being strangled by the umbilical cord. He weighed 1 pound 10.4 ounces. He had two surgeries while in the NICU and came home after 4 months.

What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?
He has always been a fighter and had to overcome many obstacles due to his prematurity. He will soon graduate college. ❤️

Weight at Birth (lbs. or Grams)
1 lb 10.4 oz

Weeks Gestation
30 Weeks

Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)
4 Months 1 Day