
Baker Reece Hensley
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Hello friends! Scott, Haley and Baby Baker have been going through a tough time the last few weeks and several people have been asking for an update on baby Baker and how they could help out. He was born on 12-13-2023. His original due date was 1-14-2023, but he had other plans arriving at 35 weeks 3 days.
Baker was born with an abdominal wall defect called Gastroschisis,
which means he was born with his intestines, stomach, and liver on the outside of his abdomen.
Since being in the NICU he has also developed pulmonary hypertension, which makes it hard for his heart and lungs to deliver oxygen to his organs. With simple Gastoschisis, only the intestines are out and the NICU stay is usually 20-30 days. When the stomach and liver are out it means a longer NICU stay, possibly several months, and now with the hypertension, it could be even longer. Baker is on the ventilator and is getting nutrition through IV. He has already had 3 surgeries in his 25 days of life and will require a series of surgeries to completely repair the defect. They are fortunate to live near Le Bonheur, which is capable of providing Baker with the surgery and treatment he needs. I understand that the holidays just passed and times are difficult for many families, but I also know that this is a time of giving to those in need. Please consider helping this family with medical bills, money needed for time spent at Le Bonheur, and the time that both Scott and Haley will be off work to be with their sweet baby boy.
Most importantly, please, please pray that this baby boy will be a fighter and that his little body and lungs will be able to withstand the procedures/surgeries needed to repair his abdomen so that he can start getting off the ventilator and start feeding. Thank you so very much. Please consider helping this precious family out.
Organizer
Pam Smith
Organizer
West Memphis, AR