TOPICS OF NOTE:
- Cathy's son was diagnosed with a diaphragmatic hernia at 34 weeks gestation
- What happened for her and her husband when the shock of this news was delivered
- What one thing her husband did, against the pediatrician's advice that saved their son's life
- What went through Cathy's mind during her son's emergency three a.m. baptism
- How one doctor's reading error opened the door to a miracle
- The real fear of wondering if you are able to keep your child alive at home
- Surprising advice from doctors about second children
- What it was like being captive in her own home out of fear of her son catching a germ-filled infection that he would not be able to fight off
- How to connect with Cathy if you are in a similar situation
QUOTES OF NOTE:
“People were giving birth to normal, healthy babies. That was super hard for me.”
“There were so many things every day that could make or break this.”
“Follow your gut, listen to your instincts.”
“Somebody’s always got to be the first... He was a pioneer... they have learned from him and have been able to save other children’s lives.”
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Silver Dawn Training Institute
Start with Yes! A Unique Way to Communicate with Person's Living with Dementia book
Jack 17 years ago, as a newborn
Jack and his younger sister Maddie today
Cathy and Jack in the NICU
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