Arielle's medical & daily expenses Life after NICU
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My daughter Autumn had what appeared to be a normal pregnancy until she hit the 23rd week of her pregnancy. At her 23 week appointment we were made aware that her baby girl was not growing as quickly as she should. She was measuring 3 weeks behind in size for her gestational age at that time. We were referred to maternal fetal medicine and Autumn was diagnosed with severe IUGR with a poorly functioning placenta and very low amniotic fluid.
She was followed twice a week for the next 2 weeks and on May 7, at just 25 weeks 1 day, she was directly admitted to the hospital until delivery. We knew delivery would be necessary sooner than later if the doctors had any hope of saving her little girl.
We were given very low chances of survival, esp since she was only estimated to weigh 14 ounces at that time.
The first 36 hours or so of being on the monitor and bed rest went well.
Autumn was given 2 doses of steroid injections to develop baby girls lungs. At about 3 am May 9, baby girl started showing signs that she needed to come out ASAP.
Autumn was started on a magnesium drip to aid in the prevention of any brain bleeds in her baby girl. The doctors had hoped to have 4 hours time on the drip.
Baby girl said nope and started going into distress just after 3.5 hours.
The c-section had to come NOW!!!
My granddaughter Arielle was born via emergency c-section on Wednesday May 9, 2018 at only 25 weeks 3 days. At birth, she was 9.5 inches long and only 13.8 ounces. Her chances of survival that we were given were very slim. However, she is a fighter and will be in the NICU until very close to her original due date August 19.
Her mom Autumn is a single mom and currently unable to work due to the premature birth of Arielle.
As you can imagine, the expenses over the next several months are going to be astronomical. Although they both are covered under insurance, it does not provide Autumn with meals (2 or 3 meals a day at the hospital gets a bit expensive), toiletries, travel expenses etc needed to allow Autumn to be with Arielle full time without worry.
Please help me keep these 2 together so Arielle is not left alone in the NICU without her momma.
We must start again with purchasing diapers and clothing for a "micro preemie" as we were only prepared for her arrival in August and have diapers and clothes for a full term newborn.
Any amount you are able to share would be greatly appreciated. Please share this campaign in an effort to reach many people.
She was followed twice a week for the next 2 weeks and on May 7, at just 25 weeks 1 day, she was directly admitted to the hospital until delivery. We knew delivery would be necessary sooner than later if the doctors had any hope of saving her little girl.
We were given very low chances of survival, esp since she was only estimated to weigh 14 ounces at that time.
The first 36 hours or so of being on the monitor and bed rest went well.
Autumn was given 2 doses of steroid injections to develop baby girls lungs. At about 3 am May 9, baby girl started showing signs that she needed to come out ASAP.
Autumn was started on a magnesium drip to aid in the prevention of any brain bleeds in her baby girl. The doctors had hoped to have 4 hours time on the drip.
Baby girl said nope and started going into distress just after 3.5 hours.
The c-section had to come NOW!!!
My granddaughter Arielle was born via emergency c-section on Wednesday May 9, 2018 at only 25 weeks 3 days. At birth, she was 9.5 inches long and only 13.8 ounces. Her chances of survival that we were given were very slim. However, she is a fighter and will be in the NICU until very close to her original due date August 19.
Her mom Autumn is a single mom and currently unable to work due to the premature birth of Arielle.
As you can imagine, the expenses over the next several months are going to be astronomical. Although they both are covered under insurance, it does not provide Autumn with meals (2 or 3 meals a day at the hospital gets a bit expensive), toiletries, travel expenses etc needed to allow Autumn to be with Arielle full time without worry.
Please help me keep these 2 together so Arielle is not left alone in the NICU without her momma.
We must start again with purchasing diapers and clothing for a "micro preemie" as we were only prepared for her arrival in August and have diapers and clothes for a full term newborn.
Any amount you are able to share would be greatly appreciated. Please share this campaign in an effort to reach many people.
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Therese Painter
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Rocky Point, NC
