It was supposed to be a big trip together before settling in and becoming a family of 3. Patti was due with their first child to be born in June 2017. Patti and Russ travelled to Seattle to visit with Russ' Aunt and Uncle. They did some sight-seeing even a quick little visit to Vancouver before their trip changed. Patti was 27 weeks pregnant and began to have lower back pain. She proceeded to go to the local hospital, due to the recommendation from her doctor back home. Patti was then transferred to a hospital more equipped to handle Patti's needs and the possibility of a premature baby. Here she found out that she had high blood pressure and developed preeclampsia.
The hospital continued to monitor Patti and the baby. Patti was placed on immediately bedrest and the baby was given steroid shots to help with the growth and development of lungs. Patti's body was not dealing well with having the baby and she was taken in for an emergency C-section. On March 13 at 11:35am Patti gave birth to a little baby boy. Jeffrey  Hahn was born 1lb 15 oz. and 12in long. Russ was so excited to find out he had a son!

The Hahn's will have a long road ahead of them. They are 2,300 miles from home. Patti won't be able to return to work and Russ will do his best to work remotely from his laptop in the hospital. They are going to need our help financially. Baby Jeffrey will need round the clock care until he can grow stronger and gain weight.

We are hoping to raise as much money as possible to help them to cover the cost of hospital and home bills. As well as the cost of food, and basic every day essentials while so far away from home in Seattle

Thank you for all your help. Any little bit helps. Please spread the word to all your friends and family.

Thank you,
Friends of the Hahn's