We participate in March for Babies in honor of our son Christian, born 11 weeks early and in memory of our angel, Cameron.  I delivered Christian, 11 weeks early and he weighed just 3 lbs. He spent many days in the NICU at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas. Today he’s happy and healthy 6 year old.

I was 2 weeks away from delivering my 3rd child, Cameron, when we learned that he was gone before he’d had a chance to take his first breath. This tragic event changed me forever and challenged me to do something positive in my sons’ honor.  

March of Dimes provided me comfort and support through the NICU Family Support program at The Woman’s Hospital of Texas (HCA). While in the NICU, Christian received life-saving treatment (surfactant therapy) developed through research funded by the March of Dimes. I March for Babies because every baby deserves the best possible start.

Niki couldn’t wait to be a mom. She was working as a high school teacher when her water broke while giving an examination.  She was rushed to the hospital and it was determined that she was dilated and the baby was breech and an emergency C-section was performed.  

At 26 weeks gestation Jordayn Chantál was born weighing 2 pounds 1.3 ounces.  She was placed on a ventilator and received breathing treatments and phototherapy for her jaundice.  She spent 60 days in the NICU and now is an active 13 year old that enjoys playing basketball and cheerleading.  

Six years later, Niki experienced another unexpected arrival of her youngest daughter BrookeLynn.  Niki had another emergency C-section and BrookeLynn Elisè was born at 34 weeks, she weighed 5 pounds and spent 14 days in the NICU.  She also received the phototherapy and breathing treatments.  BrookeLynn is now a 8 year old that loves soccer and cheerleading as well.  Jordayn and BrookeLynn are proof that the contributions made to March of Dimes are valuable and life-saving.