
Baby Elena Fernanda
Donation protected
Many of you have been following Stephanie and Frankie’s journey over the last two weeks.
Last Monday, August 28, just before leaving Lake Tahoe and flying back home, Stephanie made the decision to go to the ER because of some pain and bleeding she was experiencing. It turns out she was 7cm dilated and having contractions at only 27 weeks. After medications that successfully stopped the labor, Stephanie was able to be transported via Helicopter to the UC Davis Medical Center in Sacramento.
On September 1, just before midnight, Miss Elena Fernanda Perez made her entrance into this world at 27 weeks and 5 days gestation. Little peanut was born weighing just 2lbs 9oz. She was doing great! She was described as “feisty” by the hospital staff!
The morning of September 6, Frankie and Steph received a call from the hospital that Elena had some issues overnight. They rushed to the hospital to be with her.
Her condition declined rapidly, and the medical team at UC Davis gave every effort to save our sweet girl. Unfortunately, as most of you have heard, she did not make it.
This is any parents worst nightmare. And to make it worse, Frankie and Steph were alone in California without family around to support them. They are flying home tonight.
We are currently making arrangements to have their Angel brought to Illinois so that we can say goodbye to her. It is so important for her to be laid to rest here in Aurora, where her parents and family can be near her. The details for a funeral mass and burial are in the works.
So many wonderful people have reached out to ask how they can help. As you can imagine, the medical bills, helicopter transport, funeral arrangements, and bringing Elena home comes with a cost. Any donation will be much appreciated and so helpful. Anything raised beyond funeral costs will be used to relieve some financial stress from Frankie and Stephanie so that they can take their time grieving without worry about getting back to work.
Thank you all in advance.
Elena Fernanda Perez
9/1/23 - 9/6/23
Organizer and beneficiary
Sharon Perez
Organizer
North Aurora, IL
Stephanie Perez
Beneficiary