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Boone Pfisterer was born very early at 24+5 days, an entire week after his Momma suffered pPROM at 23+5.
pPROM is the preterm premature rupture of the membranes. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding the baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, there is an increased risk for infection and higher chance of having the baby born early.
Once Boones Momma wa stabilized at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, she was transferred to McMaster Childrens Hospital in Hamilton. She received two doses of steroids to help Boones lungs develop and was quickly started on two different antibiotics to stave off infection.
She spent the next week as an inpatient of Maternal Family Medicine until Boones Daddy came to visit and she began labour. Talk about lucky timing!
Twenty-four hours later and within 20 minutes of the epidural, little Boone was born with the help of many exceptional hands in the Labour and Delivery OR. Boone let out 3 little cries before he was whisked away by a team of neonatal nurses and doctors to help him get settled. Funny thing is everyone thought Boone was going to be a girl, but much to his Daddys excitement he popped out a boy!
Boone is now spending his time growing big and strong in the NICU at McMaster Childrens Hosptial. Boone loves hand hugs (placing a hand over his body) and his parents hope to be able to hold him soon! His parents travel every day to visit bringing his milk which is extremely important for his development.
Although there is the amazing option of staying at Rondald McDonald House, Boones Momma has choosen to commute so his parents can see and support each other in the evenings.
Any donation will go towards gas, parking, and other travel related expenses at this time. Boones parents don't like asking for help but are beyond grateful for any donation that is made. You're helping make a tough situation just a little bit easier.
pPROM is the preterm premature rupture of the membranes. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding the baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, there is an increased risk for infection and higher chance of having the baby born early.
Once Boones Momma wa stabilized at Groves Memorial Hospital in Fergus, she was transferred to McMaster Childrens Hospital in Hamilton. She received two doses of steroids to help Boones lungs develop and was quickly started on two different antibiotics to stave off infection.
She spent the next week as an inpatient of Maternal Family Medicine until Boones Daddy came to visit and she began labour. Talk about lucky timing!
Twenty-four hours later and within 20 minutes of the epidural, little Boone was born with the help of many exceptional hands in the Labour and Delivery OR. Boone let out 3 little cries before he was whisked away by a team of neonatal nurses and doctors to help him get settled. Funny thing is everyone thought Boone was going to be a girl, but much to his Daddys excitement he popped out a boy!
Boone is now spending his time growing big and strong in the NICU at McMaster Childrens Hosptial. Boone loves hand hugs (placing a hand over his body) and his parents hope to be able to hold him soon! His parents travel every day to visit bringing his milk which is extremely important for his development.
Although there is the amazing option of staying at Rondald McDonald House, Boones Momma has choosen to commute so his parents can see and support each other in the evenings.
Any donation will go towards gas, parking, and other travel related expenses at this time. Boones parents don't like asking for help but are beyond grateful for any donation that is made. You're helping make a tough situation just a little bit easier.