Matthew, 29 week Miracle

cj121274 - 10:15pm Mar 3, 2011 EST
Christy

I was put on hospital bed rest in June 2010 for incompetent cervix. After three weeks, my water broke and within 24 hours I gave birth. Matthew was born at 29 weeks and was small for gestational age 2 lbs. 4.5 ounces and 14 3/4 inches long but he was strong. For the first 12 days of life, he was on room air. Then he needed a little help and was on oxygen with a nasal cannula. He was in the NICU for 57 days to grow and mature. It was discovered he had an inuginal hernia as well as a umbilical hernia which needed to be repaired. After surgery he was fine and able to eat much better. He was able to go home just 3 days after surgery. Today he is a happy 8 month old (adjusted age 5 months) who laughs, rolls, sits with support, and smiles at everyone he sees. He is still a little small 14 lbs. and 25 inches long but he is gaining well. He is our little miracle