Join Kuba's Fight for a Brighter Future

On May 5, 2024, our lives were changed forever.

My husband, all 3 kids, and I were on our way home from my parent's house, when we were hit, head on by a drunk driver.

My husband's truck was totaled, the kids were thankfully unharmed, besides being in shock and scared to get in the car for the next few weeks, my husband suffered from some minor injuries, but my pregnancy with my twins was a complete disaster after.

Our baby boy was head down and in my pelvis upon impact, which resulted in him suffering a traumatic brain injury. His brain stopped growing post accident. His twin sister was thankfully unharmed. We went from having two healthy twin babies in utero, to not in a matter of seconds.

The man that hit us was arrested for his second DUl, but I often wonder if he ever thinks about the choice he made that night.

Kuba and his twin were born 6 weeks early due to preterm labor, and multiple complications with Kuba's growth and brain development. We met with Lurie's neurology team, palliative team, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for his medical needs post delivery. We were unsure what to expect for him. Would he breathe on his own? Would he survive delivery? Would he even be able to come home to meet his eager siblings?

Post delivery, Kuba CRIED. The world stopped and I heard the most magical noise in the delivery room, coming from my little man. I knew from that point, he was going to FIGHT.

Kuba is currently THRIVING at home with his siblings and twin sister. We have so many obstacles ahead, but I have no doubt in my mind that this little miracle will fight through every one of them.

Follow along our life changing journey, and please keep us in your prayers.

One choice can change so many peoples lives, so if you ever feel like you may have drank a little too much, hand over those keys.

I met a mom in the elevator during one of his admissions, and we started talking about our complex babies, and she said something to me that will forever stick with me. "God doesn't make mistakes, he simply chooses the perfect parents for his special gifts". I cried in that elevator with her. I talked about how I feel so blessed to have him lead me through this new, unfamiliar, scary, but beautiful life.

This beautiful little boy has taught me more in his 7 months, than I have learned alone in my 30+ years.

I thank God every day for him and all his lessons he has taught me.

I couldn't imagine any other life than this one we have now created. Yes, it's stressful, and hard and no one will ever understand what we encounter on a daily basis, unless they are going through it themselves, but this is beautiful.