I am the mother of 24 week twin miracles, Charlee, 1 lb., 1 oz. and Lennix, 1 lb., 6 oz. At just 2-1/2 years old they've endured more than 30 surgeries, a 226-day NICU stay, countless PICU stays, cerebral palsy, epilepsy and so much more. Next month we will be celebrating 2 years of being home … [Read more...]
With support from Akron Children’s and a special vest, son can sit and stand on his own
My son, Ryland, spent the first 3 weeks of his life in Akron Children's NICU. He experienced a lack of oxygen during birth, which caused hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE). As a result, he has cerebral palsy, epilepsy and many developmental delays. But his determination and demeanor never … [Read more...]