CDH Stories
Jerry’s CDH Story
Jerry is a true miracle! He is very active and goofy. He is talking, jumping and rocking, rolling, crawling, pulling himself up, sitting up, and trying to stand up - all the normal baby things. We are about to celebrate his one-year birthday!
Rhiley’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
For all of the CDH parents out there currently in the thick of it like us, know that these babies are stronger than you can imagine. They fight like hell and are so resilient. Also, remember to give yourself grace and know that a whole community is available to help get you through what is most likely one of the hardest things you will ever experience.
Lillyth’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Lillyth Fyre is a miracle. Every CDH kid is, in my opinion, no matter what their outcome is. We've learned to pour all of our love onto this child because we understand that tomorrow isn't promised. It's been a terrifying journey with moments of pure love and joy.
Robert’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
On January 20, 2022, after 113 long days in the NICU, he was discharged home to us on a CPAP of 9 and 5 liters of oxygen. Robert very much loves life. He is a pretty happy-go-lucky guy and blows mommy and daddy away every day with how hard he fights.
Eli’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Eli is now 5 months old and is truly thriving. We know his journey was unique and that not all CDH babies come home without breathing or eating support. For that, we are eternally humbled and grateful. We went through some very dark times before he was born and throughout the early days of his life. I'm here to tell you to have faith—there absolutely is hope for these CDH warriors.
Landon’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
CDH is just a part of who my Landon is now, but because of what he has gone through, he can do anything. Landon is a survivor. He is a CDH survivor. He is an ECMO survivor.
Scarlett’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
The time in the hospital felt forever but doing the research and talking to other people who had gone through CDH, and reading the stories on the Tiny Hero page helped me a lot. My baby girl is the strongest person I know!
Adaleyza's Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Now she is 17 months. She gets her checkups every month with her surgeon, runs around, likes to eat. I am so grateful to have her here with us. She is a blessing. She has gone thru so much but she is strong. We Love our Tiny Hero.
Xavier's Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
He is almost a year old now only on oxygen at night and 2 of his 4 medicines are being weened down so we are almost at 2 medications a day. I can’t wait to see where my little warrior goes from here!!
Carley 's Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Carley is now a wonderful, smart, sweet and caring 6 year old. She is in the 1st grade, she is testing as a 2nd grader, reading and spelling at a 3rd grade level. She plays Softball, does gymnastics, and is a Cheerleader.
Chandler's Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
I have a 22 year old son who thrived against all odds. He got his private pilots license when he was 17 he was accepted into Rice University with a double major Cognitive Science, Classical Studies in Greek and Latin and a Neuroscience minor.