Kristen’s Journey

Hi, my name is Marcia Haught and I’m writing on behalf of Kristen McDowell & Dustin Stottler. On Nov 3, 2023, Kristen and Dustin welcomed their beautiful baby boy, Eric, into this world. He is wonderful and healthy. However, Kristen had to go into emergency surgery and was further intubated and life flighted after going into acute respiratory failure. She required over 6 units of blood, platelets and blood products. She subsequently developed pneumonia. Fortunately, she was Extubated and breathing on her own, but unfortunately she developed a rare blood condition that attacked her kidneys. She will require dialysis 3 days a week for several months at least. She will also be required to follow with a once a week infusion with hematology at wvu to hopefully turn this condition around. This obviously is an emotional and financial strain on her, as well as Dustin and her family. She has asked for nothing (not even this) and continues to maintain a very positive attitude. She is a very caring person and now a GREAT mom who is adjusting to a very chaotic start to parenting. Any help is obviously appreciated. Thank you for your time,

Marcia