Karina Isabel Mosqueda
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Karina Isabel Mosqueda is the daughter of my cousin, Carrie Mosqueda, and her husband, Noe Mosqueda. She was born on July 17, 2015 at Munson Medical Center in Traverse City, MI. Before birth she was diagnosed with hydrocephalus resulting from a chromosomal abnormality, and we were all prepared for the worst case scenario.
On the day of her birth, everyone was overjoyed when she breathed and cried and ate, and recovered from her birth a lot like any other newborn would. However this was also very confusing because we had been told to expect the worst, and it was difficult not to feel like we were all living on borrowed time. Ultimately, Karina went home with a plan for a hospice nurse to visit weekly.
Since that time, Karina has continued to show her desire to stay in this world with her incredibly strong and loving parents. She makes it very well known her preference to be snuggled closely in her parents' arms at all hours of the day and night. She loves to eat her mama's milk as often as possible. And she loves to be kissed and talked to by all of her adoring friends and family members.
The doctors had said that if she continued to do well, Carrie and Noe should plan to take her for additional testing. So on Monday, August 24th, Karina and her family traveled to the University of Michigan hospital where she had an MRI scan, which showed she was eligible for a shunt which would help to relieve the pressure from her head by moving the excess fluid from her brain to her stomach on an ongoing basis. On Tuesday morning she had the shunt placed, and is continuing to do very well in her recovery.
Of course, Karina will need the ongoing care of frequent appointments with specialists. Although a shunt is very helpful for a person like Karina, they are known to come with potentially frequent complications, such as infections, blockages, and possible need for additional surgeries. The family will most likely need to take frequent trips to Ann Arbor for her care (more than a 4 hour drive from home). Karina will also need her mother to stay home to care for her, so Carrie will not be able to go back to work.
My goal for this family is for our community to provide them with the ability to care for Karina in the same way that they have been since her birth: with the sweetest, most kind and compassionate love that anyone could ask to receive. Although Karina may not have the quantity of life that any parent would wish for their child, I know that Noe and Carrie will provide her with a quality of life beyond comparison. But wouldn't it be nice if financial concerns could take the backseat?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read Karina's story, and for doing whatever you can, through prayers, positive vibes, and possibly donations to help this sweet family.
On the day of her birth, everyone was overjoyed when she breathed and cried and ate, and recovered from her birth a lot like any other newborn would. However this was also very confusing because we had been told to expect the worst, and it was difficult not to feel like we were all living on borrowed time. Ultimately, Karina went home with a plan for a hospice nurse to visit weekly.
Since that time, Karina has continued to show her desire to stay in this world with her incredibly strong and loving parents. She makes it very well known her preference to be snuggled closely in her parents' arms at all hours of the day and night. She loves to eat her mama's milk as often as possible. And she loves to be kissed and talked to by all of her adoring friends and family members.
The doctors had said that if she continued to do well, Carrie and Noe should plan to take her for additional testing. So on Monday, August 24th, Karina and her family traveled to the University of Michigan hospital where she had an MRI scan, which showed she was eligible for a shunt which would help to relieve the pressure from her head by moving the excess fluid from her brain to her stomach on an ongoing basis. On Tuesday morning she had the shunt placed, and is continuing to do very well in her recovery.
Of course, Karina will need the ongoing care of frequent appointments with specialists. Although a shunt is very helpful for a person like Karina, they are known to come with potentially frequent complications, such as infections, blockages, and possible need for additional surgeries. The family will most likely need to take frequent trips to Ann Arbor for her care (more than a 4 hour drive from home). Karina will also need her mother to stay home to care for her, so Carrie will not be able to go back to work.
My goal for this family is for our community to provide them with the ability to care for Karina in the same way that they have been since her birth: with the sweetest, most kind and compassionate love that anyone could ask to receive. Although Karina may not have the quantity of life that any parent would wish for their child, I know that Noe and Carrie will provide her with a quality of life beyond comparison. But wouldn't it be nice if financial concerns could take the backseat?
Thank you so much for taking the time to read Karina's story, and for doing whatever you can, through prayers, positive vibes, and possibly donations to help this sweet family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Autumn Sunrise Jurek
Organizer
Lake Leelanau, MI
Carrie A Mosqueda
Beneficiary