Baby Charleigh Gatewood

As many of us know, Katie & Gary Gatewood give with their full heart & soul. It's now our turn to help them! The Gatewood's are in need of love, support & prayers.

 

They have done an amazing job of keeping us updated on the complications of their pregnancy & the obstacles Baby Charleigh is facing. For those who do not know, Katie & Gary have struggled with infertility for many years, and FINALLY-it happened! A BABY GIRL-DUE IN FEBUARY 2022! Charleigh is nothing shy of a miracle! However, early in Katie's pregnancy they received the heartbreaking news, that this would not be a "normal", "easy going" pregnancy. Baby Charleigh is facing challenges. She was diagnosed with Omphalocele, (organs growing outside the infants belly). She also has 2 heart defects.

 

Katie has been closely monitored throughout her pregnancy & unfortunately the time has come that she be admitted until the doctors decide it's time for Charleigh's birth. Katie was recently diagnosed with sever pre-eclampsia causing bad headaches & high blood pressure. Charleigh will be born at U of M in Ann Arbor & that is where Katie is currently admitted. They also have Kami, who is almost 4 & is here in St. Johns. Gary will be commuting back & forth A LOT from St. Johns to Ann Arbor! This is where we rally the troops! Let's come together & help an amazing family who is always giving to others! Helping with costs of gas, lodging, food etc. will significantly help lessen the stresses that The Gatewood's are feeling. Please keep this awesome family in your thoughts & prayers as these times are tough for them with so many unknowns.

If you'd like to help but prefer to do so in another way, please reach out to myself, Erika Hamilton or Lorann Smith.