Support Baby Adalyn in NICU
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After trying for a while to get pregnant, my brother Nate and his wife Sarah were overjoyed to be expecting their first baby. For 6 months, it was a normal pregnancy, with all of the normal challenges. But things quickly took a turn when Sarah’s blood pressure began to skyrocket inexplicably. Normal activities like work or grocery shopping would make her blood pressure jump well above safe levels. Each time, at their doctor’s direction, they’d dutifully go to the hospital, and each time Sarah and the baby would be examined and sent home.
Then, on August 3rd, they weren’t. They were told that Sarah’s blood pressure was just too high to be sent home again and that Adalyn would arrive within “days, not weeks”. At 29 weeks along, they knew their baby would be delivered early and with possible severe medical complications.
On August 6th, Adalyn Grace made her debut via emergency c-section, weighing 2 lbs 6 oz. Praise God, the doctors say that she is doing as well as a baby at her developmental stage could be expected to do, but they have warned Nate and Sarah that they still have a long road ahead of them. Adalyn is expected to be in NICU until her original due date in October. Right now, the biggest concerns are regulating her breathing and helping her to put on weight.
Nate, Sarah, and Adalyn are going to have a long few months in the hospital. They are thankful to have so much support from friends and family, and many people have asked how they can help. Firstly, prayers and keeping them in your thoughts are appreciated above all. But, practically speaking, any monetary donations we can gather for them would be immensely helpful, I’m sure. Obviously, there are going to be much higher than normal medical bills because of the circumstances of the birth and the prolonged stay in the NICU, and there will be expenses associated with daily travel to the hospital (food and gas). Sarah will be out of work for a few more weeks while she recovers from her surgery, and both are hoping to take at least a little time off to welcome baby home in October.
We, their family and friends, can help relieve one source of stress during this time. If you want to help, please donate and share their story. Any contributions will be appreciated!
Then, on August 3rd, they weren’t. They were told that Sarah’s blood pressure was just too high to be sent home again and that Adalyn would arrive within “days, not weeks”. At 29 weeks along, they knew their baby would be delivered early and with possible severe medical complications.
On August 6th, Adalyn Grace made her debut via emergency c-section, weighing 2 lbs 6 oz. Praise God, the doctors say that she is doing as well as a baby at her developmental stage could be expected to do, but they have warned Nate and Sarah that they still have a long road ahead of them. Adalyn is expected to be in NICU until her original due date in October. Right now, the biggest concerns are regulating her breathing and helping her to put on weight.
Nate, Sarah, and Adalyn are going to have a long few months in the hospital. They are thankful to have so much support from friends and family, and many people have asked how they can help. Firstly, prayers and keeping them in your thoughts are appreciated above all. But, practically speaking, any monetary donations we can gather for them would be immensely helpful, I’m sure. Obviously, there are going to be much higher than normal medical bills because of the circumstances of the birth and the prolonged stay in the NICU, and there will be expenses associated with daily travel to the hospital (food and gas). Sarah will be out of work for a few more weeks while she recovers from her surgery, and both are hoping to take at least a little time off to welcome baby home in October.
We, their family and friends, can help relieve one source of stress during this time. If you want to help, please donate and share their story. Any contributions will be appreciated!
Organizer and beneficiary
Bethany Coon
Organizer
Springfield, MO
Nathan Cline
Beneficiary