Entry Category:
Class of ‘09-’06: High School
Child's Birth Year2006
State/Province/TerritoryIllinois
NICU Hospital for my journeyLutheran General
My NICU Graduate's JourneyJoey was born with pulmonary valve stenosis. He has to be rushed from his birthing hospital to one with a higher level of care. At 2 days old he had balloon valvuloplasty. His procedure was successful and he was able to come home after a week stay.
What makes you proud of you NICU graduate?Joey was born with a broken heart, but he has the biggest heart of anyone I know.
Time spent in the NICU (Specify Day, Month, or Year)1 week