Help Kat's parents pay for NICU medical bills
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Christine and Kelly have spent their whole lives dreaming of having a family. After having complications early in her adulthood Christine was told repeatedly that she could not have children. They were both shocked and happily surprised when they found out last summer that she was pregnant.
Unfortunately, just as they were celebrating this good fortune Christine was laid off from her job. As you may imagine as a pregnant woman she had difficulty finding another job and is still unemployed. This has put a significant strain on Kelly to work as much as possible to take care of his family.
Christine had a fairly easy pregnancy until her water broke early the weekend of March 15th. On Sunday March 17th she delivered her daughter Katheryn a full 5 weeks early (due April 22). Both mom and baby had some expected and not expected complications. Mom had post delivery complications and both were found to have a toxic vitamin D deficiency, which can cause bone growth complications as well as other developmental hurdles for Katheryn. At this time Katheryn has a softer skull than is normal as a result of this deficiency. As you can imagine, even with insurance, the medical bills are adding up.
Although Chris has been discharged, she and Kelly are at the hospital every day making the 40 minute commute and often sleeping there.
Tiny Kat will be in the NICU at Poudre Valley hospital in Colorado for the foreseeable future. It is expected that she will be there for probably about 6-8 weeks. In addition to this unexpected event, Kelly has no paternity leave at his job and was only able to take off 3 days to spend with his new family.
To help lighten the load for Christine and her husband Kelly, we are asking you to donate whatever you can to cover medical bills and travel expenses for the couple. If you cannot donate we ask that you please share this information with your friends and family. Every dollar helps! Funds raised will go towards travel and medical costs to support the family.
Unfortunately, just as they were celebrating this good fortune Christine was laid off from her job. As you may imagine as a pregnant woman she had difficulty finding another job and is still unemployed. This has put a significant strain on Kelly to work as much as possible to take care of his family.
Christine had a fairly easy pregnancy until her water broke early the weekend of March 15th. On Sunday March 17th she delivered her daughter Katheryn a full 5 weeks early (due April 22). Both mom and baby had some expected and not expected complications. Mom had post delivery complications and both were found to have a toxic vitamin D deficiency, which can cause bone growth complications as well as other developmental hurdles for Katheryn. At this time Katheryn has a softer skull than is normal as a result of this deficiency. As you can imagine, even with insurance, the medical bills are adding up.
Although Chris has been discharged, she and Kelly are at the hospital every day making the 40 minute commute and often sleeping there.
Tiny Kat will be in the NICU at Poudre Valley hospital in Colorado for the foreseeable future. It is expected that she will be there for probably about 6-8 weeks. In addition to this unexpected event, Kelly has no paternity leave at his job and was only able to take off 3 days to spend with his new family.
To help lighten the load for Christine and her husband Kelly, we are asking you to donate whatever you can to cover medical bills and travel expenses for the couple. If you cannot donate we ask that you please share this information with your friends and family. Every dollar helps! Funds raised will go towards travel and medical costs to support the family.
Organizer and beneficiary
Sharon Torres
Organizer
Mamaroneck, NY
Kelly Huiskamp
Beneficiary
