Baby Jade

As many may know, my 3-month-old niece, Jade, was flown by life flight to Children’s Hospital on December 7th. Jade was unresponsive and suffering from what appeared to be possible seizures. After over a week of grueling tests, monitoring, and pain, Jade appeared to be doing somewhat better although no definite diagnosis was acknowledged. Jade finally got to go home Friday evening. On Saturday, December 16, Jade was rushed once again to Children’s as more seizures claimed her. She has now undergone a blood transfusion and is having more testing done. As her Aunt and twin sister to her mother, Susan, I am beyond distraught as are her grandparents and extended family. Her mom and Dad have sacrificed working and even going home to their own house (which is over an hour away) to remain by Jade’s side. Seeing an infant in the ICU is heartbreaking. I don’t beleive a family should have to worry about work, medical costs, gas, food etc while they are going through such trauma. Everyone is at a loss as no answers are really being given by doctors. Josh and Susan have not asked for any help, but I feel a need to reach out. I am asking for anyone’s help, no matter what they can do, to make Jade’s first holiday one that is less stressful for her family. Thank you to all who have reached out and shown support.