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My name is Rebecca Percell and I am the proud new mother to a beautiful baby girl. Kelsey Jean Percell was born on May 5th 2017 at 10:06am. At birth she weighed 7lbs 11oz, was 20 1/2 inches long and had a 13 inch head circumference. We had a natural delivery and labored (from the start of regular contractions - early labor) for 52 hours.
When Kelsey was born it was apparent that she was not breathing sufficiently on her own. As soon as she was born she was given to me and I was able to hold her for about 5 seconds. In that short amount of time I learned what it feels like to fall in love with my own child which is an amazing indescribable rush. Also she truely is the most beautiful baby this world has ever seen.
Shortly after birth Kelsey Jean was diagnosed with a severe case of Meconium Asperation and was taken to Sutter Medical Center for treatment. As a result of the Meconium Asperation she has also developed Pulmonary Hypertension. Kelsey is at Sutter Medical Center's Neo Natal ICU, which is one of the best in California and is getting the best care possible. Our lovely little girl is blessed to have a one to one nurse, a doctor that is on the NICU floor at all times, a neurologist and other respiratory therapists monitoring and treating her around the clock.
Upon her arrival at Sutter they began a 72 hour therapeutic cooling process to stop and treat any potential brain injury that may have resulted from her lack of Oxygen at birth. At this time she has already shown strength and has met milestones on her way to recovery. Kelsey was on a ventilator for the first 8 days of her life and is now only needing 40% oxygen instead of 98% when she first arrived. Doctors say that she has shown no sign of seizures which is a great sign in regards to brain function.
Kelsey's next hurtle is to be able to breath on her own without the need for additional Oxygen and her breathing needs to slow so she is no longer tachypeic. She currently has a feeding tube from which she is getting breast milk and eventually the plan will be to bottle and then breast feed when she is strong enough and risk of aspiration has subsided. Jaren and I are doing well and are staying at the Ronald McDonald House so we can stay close to Kelsey. We are very hopeful and encouraged that with time and faith we will be able to bring our daughter home.
All donations obtained from Go Fund Me will be used to help pay for Kelsey's unforseen medical expenses such as treatments not covered insurance, and insurance deductables and premiums. Donantions will also help with traveling and increased living expenses.
Thank you all for taking the time to hear our story and for your support of my very strong little girl and her family.
When Kelsey was born it was apparent that she was not breathing sufficiently on her own. As soon as she was born she was given to me and I was able to hold her for about 5 seconds. In that short amount of time I learned what it feels like to fall in love with my own child which is an amazing indescribable rush. Also she truely is the most beautiful baby this world has ever seen.
Shortly after birth Kelsey Jean was diagnosed with a severe case of Meconium Asperation and was taken to Sutter Medical Center for treatment. As a result of the Meconium Asperation she has also developed Pulmonary Hypertension. Kelsey is at Sutter Medical Center's Neo Natal ICU, which is one of the best in California and is getting the best care possible. Our lovely little girl is blessed to have a one to one nurse, a doctor that is on the NICU floor at all times, a neurologist and other respiratory therapists monitoring and treating her around the clock.
Upon her arrival at Sutter they began a 72 hour therapeutic cooling process to stop and treat any potential brain injury that may have resulted from her lack of Oxygen at birth. At this time she has already shown strength and has met milestones on her way to recovery. Kelsey was on a ventilator for the first 8 days of her life and is now only needing 40% oxygen instead of 98% when she first arrived. Doctors say that she has shown no sign of seizures which is a great sign in regards to brain function.
Kelsey's next hurtle is to be able to breath on her own without the need for additional Oxygen and her breathing needs to slow so she is no longer tachypeic. She currently has a feeding tube from which she is getting breast milk and eventually the plan will be to bottle and then breast feed when she is strong enough and risk of aspiration has subsided. Jaren and I are doing well and are staying at the Ronald McDonald House so we can stay close to Kelsey. We are very hopeful and encouraged that with time and faith we will be able to bring our daughter home.
All donations obtained from Go Fund Me will be used to help pay for Kelsey's unforseen medical expenses such as treatments not covered insurance, and insurance deductables and premiums. Donantions will also help with traveling and increased living expenses.
Thank you all for taking the time to hear our story and for your support of my very strong little girl and her family.