1. Mr. Hudnut

2. Alcohol Drugs Poor health Medical conditions Poor conditions Trauma ? CAUSES

3. Feb. 2006 Went into labor after OB visit Twin weighed 1lb. 3 oz. Died shortly after birth – Claire Labor was “halted” by use of Magnesium Sulfate for two weeks Could not bend – muscle atrophy Steroid shots (March of Dimes) WHEN IT HAPPENED

4. 1 lb. 10 oz. Lost weight – 1lb. 6 oz. Size of a coke bottle Wedding ring on his wrist / thigh Blood pressure cuff – size of adult thumb JONATHAN

5. PERSPECTIVE ON SIZE 1 week old

6. PERSPECTIVE ON SIZE 12 days old

7. Brain Bleeds Ducts in the top of the brain / spinal column Organ failure Major organ failure (Heart, Kidney, Lung, Intestine) Eyesight Developmental delays PROBLEMS WE DID NOT HAVE TO FACE

8. Before he came home Death of the child - twin Development of lungs – steroid shots during stopped labor Breathing Organ (heart) development PDA - patent ductus arteriosus Infections - 3 Ventilator CPAP (face mask) Jaundice – Blue light Hernia Jaundice – That is what the blue light is for Gaining weight – measured in grams Feeding Passing the “Car Seat” test 3 months in NICU After he came home Hernia surgery Cyst in esophogus Nasal surgery ADD / ADHD – He is just “wired” differently PROBLEMS WE FACED

9. NOW

10. Pictures from a NICU http://www.clickinmoms.com/blog/world-prematurity-day-photographing- nicu-babies/

11. Avoid getting pregnant before you want to Pre-natal care Avoid alcohol and drugs Please donate if possible WHAT YOU CAN DO