Hazel was discharged without any medications, respiratory support, or other kinds of wires, just fortified breastmilk. She gained weight quickly and came off the fortified breastmilk at four months old. Hazel turned one this month and she is a very happy, healthy, and active baby.

If I could talk to myself or someone else in my position during those dark few days shortly after diagnosis, I would tell her that there can be a happy story. You can find strength you did not know you possessed, and you can find support to get through the long days. Charlotte is still full of fire. I can't wait until she is older and I can share with her just how amazing she really is!