Georgia's Story

Georgia was born at 28 weeks and 1 day gestation, marking the scariest day of our lives. I developed preeclampsia, and despite being admitted to the hospital for 5 days before her birth, we couldn't keep my blood pressure under control. Originally planning to stay until at least 34 weeks, our journey took an unexpected turn. Georgia, diagnosed with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR), was delivered via c-section at 4:58 pm. Remarkably, she was breathing on her own, defying the odds for her age and size at only 1 lb 15 oz and 12.5 inches long.

For the initial two months, Georgia flew relatively under the radar, but when it came time to eat, she showed no interest. Despite trying everything, she wasn't ready. On day 93, one of our amazing doctors, Dr. Turney, suggested going home with an NG tube. We owe her immense gratitude for that. After a lengthy 94 days in the NICU, Georgia started eating on her own just 10 days later. Our appreciation extends to the nurses, techs, doctors, specialists, and everyone involved, including Carrie with PT, Dr. Rattray, Dr. Orth, and Leah with RT. We always looked forward to 'Books for Babies' and have since donated 94 books to the FSNCC. These wonderful individuals were always there to lend an ear, offer support, and ensure you never felt alone.

Georgia, now 14 months old, is full of sass, weighing 15 lbs and achieving milestones like crawling, talking, and standing on her own. Our lives have been touched and changed forever, and I can confidently say it's for the better. Georgia is the toughest, most determined kid I've ever met, and I'm proud to be her mom. To those in the midst of their NICU stay, hold onto hope. When you're finally home with your baby, it will all be worth it!

Love,

Rebekah Harrison