16 Weeks and a Day
Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
RUSH Presbyrterian- St. Luke's
Chicago, IL
May 23, 1999 to September 13, 1999
Below represents Kellisa's stay in the NICU at RUSH for 113 days. There are many stories to be written about these days and what we went through that are still etched in my memory as if it was yesterday, but those are for another time. This series of pictures tell a story of unbelievable determination and will to survive by Kellisa...our little Warrior!
The second picture (the first picture and story might be shared at a later date, but no promises) we ever took of Kellisa (5.24.99)
Kangaroo Therapy
Kangaroo Therapy
7.6.99
Bath Time (7.6.99)
Scar from PDA Ligation Surgery (7.7.99)
7.19.99
Kangaroo Therapy (7.25.99)
Surgical Dressings after 1st Shunt Insertion (8.2.99)
Kellisa saying "OK" with her Right Hand (8.2.99)
EEG to Check for Seizure Activity (8.6.99)
Stitches from Shunt Surgery (8.8.99)
Kellisa in an Open Bed w/Nasal Cannula (8.10.99)
This was a HUGE Milestone for Kellisa!
Kellisa wearing her First Outfit (Doll Clothes)
(8.15.13)
Another EEG (8.16.99)
8.18.99
8.18.99
With Mom and NO Tape on her Face
Sticking her Tongue Out (8.26.99)
Bath Time (8.28.99)
Bath Time (8.28.99)
Drying Off (8.28.99)
8.30.99
Kellisa's First Bottle Feeding (9.5.99)
Another HUGE Milestone!
Kellisa drank 37cc (9.5.99)
Mom Burping Kellisa (9.9.99)
9.12.99
We slept in these Chairs for 4 Months
Picture taken after our Last Night
(9.13.99)
Kellisa's Last Bed Space (9.13.99)
The moment the best doctors in Chicago never thought would happen, Kellisa was discharged on September 13, 1999.
Arrival at Home:
Asleep in her own bed for the first time:
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