CDH Stories
Nash’s CDH Story
Nash is the toughest guy I know. He is so resilient and has shown everyone to not always look at statistics and blow them out of the water!
Kendall’s CDH Story
Kendall is now over 3 months old. She is doing amazingly cognitively and physically! I don't think she'd be where she is without the care from Dr. Kays' team and without the Facebook page from Tiny Hero, where I got their recommendation. She really is a fighter and I can tell that in her personality already. I know she will do amazing things in her life!
Sydney’s CDH Story
You would not know by looking at her what all she has been through. Sydney is the light of my life and I know one day she will share her story with others and provide so much hope for what is to come!
Ty’s CDH Story
I've followed Tiny Hero since before Ty was born, read all the stories, and found HOPE that I would someday get to share our sweet Ty's story. It's scary, it's intimidating, devastating, and nothing about your child having to go through this is fair, BUT it is NOT a death sentence. These babies are fighters; they have no choice but to be, and their parents and siblings are too!
Aspen’s CDH Story
Aspen is a bubbly, happy, and very curious 2-year-old who loves going to the playground, playing with Play-Doh, doing Legos, and going shopping with her parents! Her story proves that CDH diagnosis doesn’t define your child and their future in any way.
Oliver’s CDH Story
I am hopeful that our complicated and rare journey can help someone someday. Oliver is one in a million and truly a miracle! We feel blessed to have our baby alive and thriving. I am so thankful for the many people and doctors/nurses who have helped us along this crazy and stressful journey.
Baylee’s CDH Story
Baylee has been living it up at home with her brother, getting stronger by the day and thriving every day. She is still very small, but that doesn’t stop her from doing anything. Baylee is now a year old and is the sweetest, most independent baby ever. This journey was not easy at all, but these babies are so strong and worth every bit of it!
Copeland’s CDH Story
Now our sweet boy is almost seven months old and is starting to rock his feeds orally with only needing to use the G-tube once through the day and sleeps all night, so he is fed through the tube at night. He is finally reaching his developmental milestones and is such a sweet and happy baby.
Savannah’s CDH Story
She celebrated her first birthday on April 20th. She is about to graduate from NICU this week and waiting for a bed at Almost Home Kids. Then after that, she will be home with us, her family, for the first time!
Vaughn’s CDH Story
We know there can always be more bumps in the road, but we have the best doctors on our side! We are so thankful to Tiny Hero and the JHACH team for believing in our family and Vaughn!
Charlotte’s CDH Story
After 68 days in the NICU, our sweet miracle came home! Charlotte is now ten months old, developmentally right on track, and eating completely orally. She is still small, but that doesn’t stop her from doing anything! This journey is so hard, but these babies are strong and worth the fight!
Oliver’s CDH Story
Ollie is almost two years old and the happiest, most loving, playful little boy. If you are a parent just finding out or in the thick of it, know that these Tiny Heroes are stronger than you think and will be ready to fight!
Charlotte’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Charlotte came home on December 29th with an NG tube and no medications except Pepcid and vitamin D. Within a week of being home, the pediatrician allowed us to take out the NG tube since Charlotte was taking a bottle and breastfeeding just fine. Our sweet girl is absolutely a Tiny Hero, and I hope that she continues to beat everything thrown at her!
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.
Avery’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Avery ended up being in the hospital for two and a half months and coming home with a G-tube and no oxygen needed. Now at almost a year old, she's G-tube free and hitting all her milestones. Her heart has developed well, and her echos have been good. It's amazing how strong these babies really are. Even though it's hard, it really is true when people say not to lose hope.
Rylee’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
My name is Samantha, and my fiancé's name is Mark, and we're the parents of our wonderful daughter, Rylee. Now that we’re home, she gets OT and early development therapy. She also sees a neurologist, cardiologist, and GI doctor. She is a Tiny Hero!
Asaiah’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
Asaiah was born at 32 months and 2 weeks and has been fighting ever since. He is now 2 months old now and currently taking 80 ML. He is stable on CPAP and we might consider rehab for him in the near future. He is our Tiny Hero.
Charlotte’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Charlotte is so happy and hitting all her milestones. We can't believe she will be 1 in June! We love our little wild child and are forever thankful to Tiny Hero for their support during the hardest time of our life.
Oliver’s Story - Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)
Oliver is our little warrior and so very smart. He can give a high five, clap, and sit up all by himself. He is the happiest, sweetest little boy in the world. He has been through so much in his short life here, and he is the absolute strongest baby!
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.