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The Green Lantern

March 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment

Lawson K. ~ Super Hero Alias: The Green Lantern

Lawson KAge: 13 weeks, 5 days
Weight at Birth: 4 lb 15 ozs
Weeks Gestation: 34 weeks, 3 days
Time in the NICU: 14 days

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

Our Superhero was conceived with the help of doctors after many years of his Mommy and Daddy praying for, and dreaming about him. He was almost born at 24 weeks due to incompetent cervix and preterm labor. Mommy’s cervix was only 0.6cm thick when the doctor stitched her up! He hung in there and tried to be nice to Mommy by not kicking too much or hurting her. Then Mommy developed preeclampsia and he had to be delivered to save his Mommy’s life! Our Superhero risked his life to come early and save his Mommy!!
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Jubilant Jillian

September 25, 2011 By 1 Comment

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Jillian R. ~ Super Hero Alias: Jubilant Jillian

Jillian RAge: 5 months
Weight at Birth: 1 pounds 4 ounces
Weeks Gestation: 25 weeks
Time in the NICU: 129 days

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?
Jillian was born premature due to pre-eclampsia May 21, 2010 and spent her first 4 weeks in College Station. At this point she developed a staph infection and was transferred to Dell Children’s Hospital in Austin on June 17, 2010. The doctors almost lost her but she endured with the help of any and every antibiotic, among other medications, and a high frequency ventilator. At less than two pounds, she developed about 300 ml of edema. She developed a clot in her heart and received 11 weeks of lovonox shots twice a day. Throughout this illness, her blood pressure was low enough to give her some brain damage and she is expected to develop Cerebral Palsy. The oxygen caused her to have some eye problems and she received laser eye surgery. Eventually she was healed by both the talented medical staff and the extensive prayer of friends and family. After the doctors felt her well enough to have minimal supervision, she was transferred back home to College Station Medical Center (September 17) where her oxygen and NG feeding tube were removed four days before her release on September 27, 2010.

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

Jillian endured more in her first four months of life than anyone I know has endured in a lifetime. She has overcome every obstacle the doctors encountered and exceeded our expectations of success with her developement. She is healthy, strong, and growing beautifully, surprising everyone with her big personality.

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The Hula Surfer

July 8, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Sophara T. ~ Super Hero Alias: The Hula Surfer

Sophara TAge: 6 weeks
Weight at Birth: 2 lbs 14.7 oz
Weeks Gestation: 31.5 weeks
Time in the NICU: 42 days

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?

Maternal preeclampsia, prematurity, eye hemorrhages, high bilirubin, anemia

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

The pregnancy was very stressful for our family. At the first doctor’s appointment, we decided to do a genetic test that would test for chromosomal abnormalities. This test came back with an increased chance of Down’s syndrome. We then decided to have an amniocentesis performed. This test came back with normal results. After this hurdle, we were then told that she had some sort of skeletal dysplasia and that all of her long bones were short. It turned out that when she was delivered she did not have skeletal dysplasia. In fact, she was in the 75th percentile for her length. The very day of her delivery the doctors told us that she had abnormal testosterone levels and could possibly be genetically male. It turned out that the lab tested for an adult and not an infant. So she is in fact a girl. She should be recognized as “Preemie of the Year” because after so many people saying that there was something wrong with her, she proved them wrong and came out a healthy, strong little girl.

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Mighty Georgie

June 9, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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George F. ~ Super Hero Alias: Mighty Georgie

George FAge: 3 weeks
Weight at Birth: 3 lbs 2 oz
Weeks Gestation: 30 weeks
Time in the NICU: 3 weeks and still attending

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?

Mother had preeclampsia and baby was endangered.

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

The main reason I believe that Georgie should be preemie of the year is because he has overcome so much in so little time. He was breathing on his own in a matter of a week. He shocked me in so many ways. As time went on and every time I go and visit that boy brings joy to my eyes. He is very strong for a preemie.  He amazingly let go of an IV in his leg in a couple of days. Because he is such a strong boy, he learned to eat more and more. At the moment we are just waiting for that boy to learn to eat from his bottle….it will only be a matter of time before he is a pro at it. I have so much faith that he is going to overcome this timing. He is quite the miracle that I imagined. He is dearly loved by many and the more that people give their thoughts and prayers to these little miracles, they will only show happiness and bring a smile to people’s faces. As much as I wish he was home with family I know that he is 100% safe where he is and one day he will look back and be amazed at his accomplishments.

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Preemie Princess

April 25, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Lyric S. ~ Super Hero Alias: Preemie Princess

Age: 10 months
Weight at Birth: 2 lb 2 oz
Weeks Gestation: <28 weeks
Time in the NICU: 52 days

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?
I unexpectedly got preeclampsia (BP was 210/160) 10 hours from home during Thanksgiving.  They had to rush me to the University of Louisville (KY) which was 3 hours from there to properly take care of both of us.  She was born on Dec. 1 instead of Feb. 21! It was difficult for my husband having to leave us there to drive all the way home to work.  Without such amazing staff in the NICU she would have never fought as hard as she had. They really love each and every child! We were so blessed with such a child. We really couldnt have asked for a better life!

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

I believe Lyric should be the preemie of the year because of how strong she is! Her fighting for her life in the first few days and weeks has molded her personality to something great! I believe this “complication” will push her to do unbelievably great things in her life!

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Miracle Miles

March 31, 2011 By Leave a Comment

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Miles S. ~ Super Hero Alias: Miracle Miles

Age: 5 months old
Weight at Birth: 2 lbs 3 oz
Weeks Gestation: 28 weeks 5 days
Time in the NICU: 68 days

Diagnosis, complications, surgeries?
Preeclampsia, IUGR, Congenital Isolated ACTH Insufficiency, Bilateral hernia surgery

Why should your child be recognized as “Preemie of the Year”?

It’s very difficult question to answer, especially since we’ve met so many other parents whose babies have been born smaller, earlier, more sickly, and have overcome (and still overcoming) such insurmountable difficulties. The only thing I know in my heart for sure as to why he should be named “Preemie of the Year,” is his unbelievable effect on me and those around him. He has made me stronger than I thought I ever could be since day one. He has proven to me that, yes, while things can be grueling at times, here is this tiny innocent being that reminds me that every day is precious, and that there is no room in my heart for negativity, guilt, judgment, or frustration. Every ounce of energy he had he needed to get well, so every ounce of energy I had was to support him.

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