Mom of Shane (1/28/93-9/11/99) LCDH x6 and multiple complications and birth defects.
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a lot of new coming out of Alabama, huh? Thanks for the passing them along.
Grayton Karleigh Creekbaum diagnosed at birth on 5/09/08 with RCDH and she went to heaven on 6/22/08. She also had Pulmenary Hypertension- problems with blood clotting factors- and she went through 5 EMCO machines which got her the title of "Queen of the ECMO" by the head nurse - hence the boa and crown! bowel- liver- small intestines up with gortex repair had her repair while on ECMO on ECMO for 44 days (her entire life) Nitrate for 30- vent for 34 days- oscilator for 10 days Our Blog: www.thecreekbaums.blogspot.com
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Tracy - mom to Ian, LCDH diagnosed at birth, 4/3/04. Ian was born at 36 weeks, spent 53 1/2 days in NICU, 7 days on ECMO, surgery was on day 5, 29 days on a vent, 23 days was an oscillating vent, 546 days on oxygen. Inguinal right and left hernias and undescended left testicle surgeries were done on day 48. Currently has heart related medical issues and exercise induced asthma, but is one happy, happy boy!! Also mom to Cole - 13, Shane - 9, and Toby - 4. CHERUBS Parent Advisory Board Member and Co-Chair, Volunteer Co-Coordinator, and Wyoming State Representative.
email: tmeats@cherubs-cdh.org