Benn and Tiffany Endsley welcomed twin boys into this world - a full ten weeks early! Oscar and Gus were born at 30 weeks due to Oscar having growth restriction, this is caused when a baby doesn’t have an equal share of the placenta and had restricted blood flow through the umbilical cord. With Oscar not getting the nutrients needed to survive, they needed to deliver immediately. Gus had his own complications although not as immediate as Oscar. He was retaining fluid on his left kidney and he now requires major surgery on his kidney so that he will have a chance to grow into a normal, healthy little boy.
Medical expenses from delivery, 6 weeks in the NICU, and through the upcoming surgery will cost Benn and Tiffany over $20,000 dollars out of pocket.
Get to know the Endsley family and their journey below. We are asking for support for the Endsley’s, to help write a happy ending for this story. Any financial support you can offer is greatly appreciated. We are grateful for the prayers and positive thoughts as well. Thank you.
Their Story
A little about the pregnancy: 16 weeks into the pregnancy, Tiffany began monitoring every 2 weeks via ultrasound. At 20 weeks the ultrasound showed growth restriction and low fluid levels for Baby A (Oscar). Over the next few weeks, Tiffany and the twins were monitored every week, then multiple times a week for the last 6 weeks (weeks 24-30). Oscar’s blood flow was restricted, and then started to pause, and then it started to retreat backwards. This meant that medical intervention was required to give Oscar and Gus the best chance of living. October 17th was the beginning of this family’s miracle; Tiffany and Benn welcomed Oscar Willis at 2lb 11oz and Augustus Daniel 3lb 6oz.
#TwoStrong: Gus and Oscar were cared for in the NICU at North Memorial for 6 weeks. They received the needed care to eat, grow, and thrive. On November 29th, a few days after their mom’s birthday, Gus and Oscar hit another milestone; they were released and got to go home together! They were technically 37 weeks gestation
there are many risks associated with the boys being premature. To combat the high risk of illness in the winter, the boys receive a treatment once a month to protect them from a very serious respiratory virus called RSV. Each treatment is $5,000 per boy, per month. Benn and Tiffany continue to be diligent in keeping the babies hunkered down at home to decrease the exposure of cold and flu season and save them from even greater health risks. Today, the boys are thriving at home and now weigh 12lb 8oz and 14lb 1oz. Woohoo!
Gus' Kidney: During the routine 16 week ultrasound, doctors found that Baby B (Gus), had fluid on his left kidney. The hope was that it would resolve itself by the time Gus was born. Sadly, it has not. Ultimately, Gus has a duplicated collecting system on his left kidney. He had two parts to his kidney and two drains (ureters) that go to his bladder. The upper section’s drain is blocked and therefore the fluid continued to fill his kidney. Since birth he has been on antibiotics to prevent any serious infection from this fluid.
Doctors have run a gamut of tests and concluded the only solution is surgery to repair the kidney. The surgery will involve cutting this upper drain and redirecting it to the lower drain. If all goes as planned, Gus’ kidney will drain and he will be able to lead a normal life. Surgery is scheduled for March 31st to repair Gus' kidney.
Please pray for the doctors, nurses and staff as they care for Gus.
Medical expenses from delivery, 6 weeks in the NICU, and through the upcoming surgery will cost Benn and Tiffany over $20,000 dollars out of pocket.
Get to know the Endsley family and their journey below. We are asking for support for the Endsley’s, to help write a happy ending for this story. Any financial support you can offer is greatly appreciated. We are grateful for the prayers and positive thoughts as well. Thank you.
Their Story
A little about the pregnancy: 16 weeks into the pregnancy, Tiffany began monitoring every 2 weeks via ultrasound. At 20 weeks the ultrasound showed growth restriction and low fluid levels for Baby A (Oscar). Over the next few weeks, Tiffany and the twins were monitored every week, then multiple times a week for the last 6 weeks (weeks 24-30). Oscar’s blood flow was restricted, and then started to pause, and then it started to retreat backwards. This meant that medical intervention was required to give Oscar and Gus the best chance of living. October 17th was the beginning of this family’s miracle; Tiffany and Benn welcomed Oscar Willis at 2lb 11oz and Augustus Daniel 3lb 6oz.
#TwoStrong: Gus and Oscar were cared for in the NICU at North Memorial for 6 weeks. They received the needed care to eat, grow, and thrive. On November 29th, a few days after their mom’s birthday, Gus and Oscar hit another milestone; they were released and got to go home together! They were technically 37 weeks gestation
there are many risks associated with the boys being premature. To combat the high risk of illness in the winter, the boys receive a treatment once a month to protect them from a very serious respiratory virus called RSV. Each treatment is $5,000 per boy, per month. Benn and Tiffany continue to be diligent in keeping the babies hunkered down at home to decrease the exposure of cold and flu season and save them from even greater health risks. Today, the boys are thriving at home and now weigh 12lb 8oz and 14lb 1oz. Woohoo!
Gus' Kidney: During the routine 16 week ultrasound, doctors found that Baby B (Gus), had fluid on his left kidney. The hope was that it would resolve itself by the time Gus was born. Sadly, it has not. Ultimately, Gus has a duplicated collecting system on his left kidney. He had two parts to his kidney and two drains (ureters) that go to his bladder. The upper section’s drain is blocked and therefore the fluid continued to fill his kidney. Since birth he has been on antibiotics to prevent any serious infection from this fluid.
Doctors have run a gamut of tests and concluded the only solution is surgery to repair the kidney. The surgery will involve cutting this upper drain and redirecting it to the lower drain. If all goes as planned, Gus’ kidney will drain and he will be able to lead a normal life. Surgery is scheduled for March 31st to repair Gus' kidney.
Please pray for the doctors, nurses and staff as they care for Gus.
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Tiffany Endsley
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