#givebrandonhislegs

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September is NICU AWARENESS MONTH. 〰️ 〰️ My son’s expected due date was August 17, 2015 by was born May 29, 2015 due to my placenta rupturing while I was attempting to take an afternoon nap prior to my shift that started at 6pm. I was a single mom even at that time and had to work extra hard to make ends meet and still struggled. I worked 12 hour night shifts at an aluminum extrusion plant at that time. 〰️ 〰️ My son was delivered by emergency c section. Unfortunately, the hospital we went to was fairly new and I guess hadn't had many premature births of this type at that time. They were very under prepared and because of it, my son suffered. At 4 days of birth during the time I left to get showered, my son had a seizure. Today he has Spastic Quad Cerebral Palsy. 〰️ 〰️ At that point he was transferred to another hospital that was absolutely amazing. There are so many situations I could tell you about that occurred at that first hospital. So many things that should have been done differently. But that will not change anything. For the majority of the 2 month NICU stay, we had an incredible medical team. 〰️ 〰️ NICU Awareness Month is meant to honor families experiencing a stay in the NICU & the health professionals who care for the them. I just want to take a moment to pray for all the families in the NICU & thank the medical staff that care for the children. 〰️ 〰️ My son is the light of my life! . . . . . . Donate to Give Brandon His Legs here 👉🏻🔗👉🏻🔗 http://bit.ly/2QzSXOk #sdrchangeslives . . . . . . . #nicu #nicuawareness #awareness #specialneeds #inclusion #september #givebrandonhislegs #kims_quest #appreciate #appreciation #medical #hospital #viral #gofundme #myhero #instadaily . . . . . . https://www.instagram.com/p/B18vZ0WFI8y/?igshid=1oxo5ox3exjn3

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”Always remember to fall asleep with a dream and wake up with a purpose.” 〰️ 〰️ So, I shared a bit about this on my post yesterday bit realized it just didn't fit with the kitten picture. So, I am back today to talk about my son. 〰️ 〰️ Most of you my son has Cerebral Palsy. Brandon was born at 28 weeks gestation and suffered a seizure just 4 days after birth which ultimately led to spastic quad cerebral palsy. 〰️ 〰️ I am here today to tell you that I received the call on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2019 that Dr. Park has determined Brandon is a good candidate for Selective Dorsal Rhizotomy (SDR). 〰️ 〰️ SDR will drastically change my son’s quality of life. To one day be able to see him up and playing with other children his age just warms my heart. To know he will not one day be living in horrific pain that worsens as he ages, gives me hope. To know that I have the opportunity to provide my son with a surgery that will give my son the ability to get up out of his chair and live life on his feet, makes me cry. 〰️ 〰️ I am actually still in shock, hence the loss for words and great details. 😆. I seriously was speechless when I got the call because I just had convinced myself he would be denied. I never get my hopes up because disappointment is heartbreaking. 〰️ 〰️ Unfortunately, the procedure is not covered by health insurance which baffles me because it changes lives for the better and would save any health insurance company a ton of money in the long run. 〰️ 〰️ Now, the weight that has been placed upon me is unbearable and I have to ask for help. I am asking all of you to please share our story. Help give Brandon his legs. 〰️ 〰️ If you are able to donate please do so here 👉🏻🔗http://bit.ly/2QzSXOk 〰️ 〰️ Or find that link in my bio. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #linkinbio #repost #sdr #drpark #stlouis #gofundme #change #givebrandonhislegs #legs #transformation #beforeandafter #healthy #help #fundraiser #nevergiveup #focus https://www.instagram.com/p/B106yuflsm4/?igshid=865gkurw8f26