The MacKenzie Family
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Jennifer - the most kind, caring, outgoing, energetic, adventurous, and authentic mama I’ve ever met. Her heart is beyond gold. Her 3rd child Timmy recently became diagnosed with hydrocephalus. I know nothing about the finances but I know money can never hurt. I told Jennifer I was starting a Go Fund Me, she’s free to use the money on medical expenses, toys for Timmy, Quint, and Lily, yoga pants, organic foods, she quickly said for doctors and nurses. So pretty much anything and everything her heart desires. If you’re like me sitting here thinking “how can I help” please donate something - $1, $5, $100 any amount helps ❤️
Below are some details about Timmy’s initial state of health. Things have since improved, but it will be a journey. Anyone that’s knows Jennifer will get updates on her Facebook page. I stole this from her page..❤️
“I honestly don’t even know why I’m doing this right now. Exhaustion? Delierium? I can’t keep up with the amazing and uplifting texts I’m receiving, but wanting to reciprocate? Getting the word out? Selfishly wanting all the prayers and good vibes for this little guy that I can get? Needing to see this guy in his full happy little glory? I don’t know, but it feels right.
Last night we took this little fighter to the ER for an IV because we thought he was so dehydrated from a tummy bug that he could really use it. He ended up seizing badly in front of the attending dr, who immediately ordered a CT scan and called the pediatrician on call, who discovered a large fluid build up in his brain. They had us on a helicopter within 15 minutes, where a neurosurgery team here at Westchester was ready for emergency surgery to remove the fluid and alleviate the pressure in his head. The sense of urgency was real and valid and we have never been so scared in our entire lives. I had those “he’s a gonner” thoughts many times and sobbed uncontrollably for hours.
I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for the incredible dr teams who caught this and acted, literally immediately.
Timmy is stable and sleeping right now. We are currently waiting for an MRI to determine the way forward as to what further steps and procedures he will need. We will be here in the ICU for about a week, but it seems the worst is over.
I am so thankful for all of the kind, uplifting words of support and encouragement we have received thus far. Thank you for lifting us up and continuing to lift us up in prayer, it is so appreciated.“
Below are some details about Timmy’s initial state of health. Things have since improved, but it will be a journey. Anyone that’s knows Jennifer will get updates on her Facebook page. I stole this from her page..❤️
“I honestly don’t even know why I’m doing this right now. Exhaustion? Delierium? I can’t keep up with the amazing and uplifting texts I’m receiving, but wanting to reciprocate? Getting the word out? Selfishly wanting all the prayers and good vibes for this little guy that I can get? Needing to see this guy in his full happy little glory? I don’t know, but it feels right.
Last night we took this little fighter to the ER for an IV because we thought he was so dehydrated from a tummy bug that he could really use it. He ended up seizing badly in front of the attending dr, who immediately ordered a CT scan and called the pediatrician on call, who discovered a large fluid build up in his brain. They had us on a helicopter within 15 minutes, where a neurosurgery team here at Westchester was ready for emergency surgery to remove the fluid and alleviate the pressure in his head. The sense of urgency was real and valid and we have never been so scared in our entire lives. I had those “he’s a gonner” thoughts many times and sobbed uncontrollably for hours.
I cannot even begin to express my gratitude for the incredible dr teams who caught this and acted, literally immediately.
Timmy is stable and sleeping right now. We are currently waiting for an MRI to determine the way forward as to what further steps and procedures he will need. We will be here in the ICU for about a week, but it seems the worst is over.
I am so thankful for all of the kind, uplifting words of support and encouragement we have received thus far. Thank you for lifting us up and continuing to lift us up in prayer, it is so appreciated.“
Organizer
Janna Kocour Prachniak Hess
Organizer
West Point, NY