In February of this year, our cousins had beautiful twin baby boys, Cooper and Andrew. Before the twins were even born, it was known of hardships that little Drew (Andrew) would face. Drew had CDH (congenital diaphragmatic hernia)(click on this link to read more about CDH (http://www.cdhsupport.org/cdh.php) and we were all praying for the little guy months before he made his appearance on this earth. Praying he would continue to thrive until time to be born, which he did. Then prayer that he would be born crying, which he was.
Drew endured 3 surgeries in the 11 weeks he was in the hospital. The first initial surgery, to put his small intestines, bowel liver and spleen back in place and also to build his diaphragm that was only 10% there. The second surgery was open heart surgery due to a narrowing of his aorta. The third was for a hernia of his diaphragm. He has also had a fourth surgery since leaving the hospital for a reherniation of the diaphragm.
He has been through so much and you can imagine the stress financially and emotionally that his parents have gone through, because the boys also have two older sisters that are depending on them. Drew came home from the hospital on oxygen, due to his underdeveloped lungs and also on special formula. Due to his special needs, his mother stayed home with him for an extended amount of time, while Dad went to work. You can imagine how much day care would be for twins, let alone one of them having special needs like our little guy Drew. His Mom has had to go back to work part time, to help out financially, and is working on the shifts that her husband (who is in law enforcement and an Iraq veteran) is off so that one of them is always with the babies. Even with her working part time, supporting four kids, medical bills, doctor appointments, etc., add up.
I have had it on my heart for some time to help them in some way. They are such good people with a genuine love for their children and appreciation for their blessings and I want to help them out during this holiday season, if possible. I am accepting all donations toward this family. There is a Paypal Donate button for monetary donations below or if you would like to donate another item(s) I can be contacted at mommydoitall@yahoo.com. Every person who donates will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 Amazon gift card. Let's help make their holiday season a little brighter. I will be accepting any and all donations until November 23rd, in hopes of giving them the donations on Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. Please help me in giving to a precious family in need.
Drew endured 3 surgeries in the 11 weeks he was in the hospital. The first initial surgery, to put his small intestines, bowel liver and spleen back in place and also to build his diaphragm that was only 10% there. The second surgery was open heart surgery due to a narrowing of his aorta. The third was for a hernia of his diaphragm. He has also had a fourth surgery since leaving the hospital for a reherniation of the diaphragm.
He has been through so much and you can imagine the stress financially and emotionally that his parents have gone through, because the boys also have two older sisters that are depending on them. Drew came home from the hospital on oxygen, due to his underdeveloped lungs and also on special formula. Due to his special needs, his mother stayed home with him for an extended amount of time, while Dad went to work. You can imagine how much day care would be for twins, let alone one of them having special needs like our little guy Drew. His Mom has had to go back to work part time, to help out financially, and is working on the shifts that her husband (who is in law enforcement and an Iraq veteran) is off so that one of them is always with the babies. Even with her working part time, supporting four kids, medical bills, doctor appointments, etc., add up.
I have had it on my heart for some time to help them in some way. They are such good people with a genuine love for their children and appreciation for their blessings and I want to help them out during this holiday season, if possible. I am accepting all donations toward this family. There is a Paypal Donate button for monetary donations below or if you would like to donate another item(s) I can be contacted at mommydoitall@yahoo.com. Every person who donates will be entered into a drawing for a $50.00 Amazon gift card. Let's help make their holiday season a little brighter. I will be accepting any and all donations until November 23rd, in hopes of giving them the donations on Thanksgiving. I have so much to be thankful for. Please help me in giving to a precious family in need.
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