Ella Jane Medical Bills

Hi, everyone! My name is Maggie Allen & I am Andrea's roommate and friend. Here is the unfolding story of Andrea, Hunter and baby Ella Jane. 


When Andrea & Hunter found out they were expecting a baby in January of 2021, they were sophomores in college and 19 & 20 years old, respectively. They mutually felt they were not in a good situation in which to raise a baby but wanted to give the precious gift of life to their child, so they moved forward with an adoption agency in order to find a family to care for, provide & love their baby as their own. However, Ella Jane made her early debut into the world at 26 weeks as a result of Andrea having preeclampsia. Ella was admitted to the NICU in Temple, Texas, more than an hour from home, as it was the only Level 4 NICU in the area.  She was born a tiny, fragile 1.4 pounds. At the time of her birth, Andrea and Hunter still had not found parents to raise sweet Ella. Because of their love for Ella Jane & their response to the Lord, Andrea and Hunter made the decision to raise Ella Jane and have given her the unending love and support that she needs since Day 1. Since Ella’s birth on June 27th, she has remained in the NICU & has not been able to meet anyone besides her sweet mama & daddy. Andrea & Hunter make the 1.5 hour drive to see & hold Ella about 4-5 times a week, but they are still young college students having to balance their studies while expending time and money for their daughter. Ella was originally set to come home at the end of September, however due to medical emergencies, she is now expected to come home for the first time in December at 6 months old. Ella Jane is set to have a surgery this week to insert a tracheotomy into her neck to allow her to breathe, as she is unable to breathe adequately from her nose & mouth. The trach will remain in place until she is around 3 years old. Because of Ella’s lengthy hospital stay and critical condition, Andrea & Hunter have accrued an enormous amount of medical bills that they must pay. They are hard-working college students & have a daunting financial road ahead of them. Ella Jane is now 5 pounds and is a true fighter. She has had an immeasurable amount of setbacks over the last 4 months, but the power of prayer is very strong. If a monetary donation is not something you are able to provide at this time, Andrea & Hunter ask for prayers for their sweet baby to come home.