Support Angela and David's Baby in NICU

My name is Lisa Pugliese and I have created this event to support a sweet couple as they face unforeseen medical events.

David Misholum, Angela Chia, and their son Leo have been anxiously awaiting the birth of their baby on June 4. The pregnancy was uncomplicated and they planned for a peaceful home birth like they had with Leo.

On May 12th, still 3 1/2 weeks from their due date, the unthinkable happened. The baby suffered a rare, life-threatening complication called Fetal-Maternal Hemorrhage. This means that the baby hemorrhaged her blood back into the placenta. A lot of blood. The baby stopped moving and Angie’s instincts kicked in. They got to the hospital just in time for an emergency C-section to save the baby’s life. The baby was very sick at birth (pale and unresponsive) and needed resuscitation and a blood transfusion. She required specialized transport to a different hospital for higher level NICU CARE. She is currently undergoing cooling therapy in the NICU to help her brain and organs.

She needs our prayers that her brain fully recovers from this incident. To say she’s a beautiful baby is an understatement. She is already so loved and treasured by her family and community.

Angela is recovering from the unexpected, traumatic event and her body is healing. She and David are with baby in NICU as much as possible, while still trying to keep a sense of normalcy for Leo.

Both Angela and David are self-employed acupuncturists and did not anticipate being away from work as long as they will need to be. They are concerned about medical expenses as the baby is receiving Level 3 NICU care. They anticipate other expenses as they navigate this new normal and their new addition.

It’s a lot.

David and Angela are the salt of this earth. They are kind and compassionate and always willing to show up and support others. I hope that their community (and beyond) can send that love back to them with a financial donation to ease their stress.

Let’s use the power of prayer and intention to fully heal this baby.

David, Angela, and Leo appreciate it all.