| Number |
Date |
Name |
Tell your story. |
| 7 |
Sun Jul 18 00:47:42 EDT 2010 |
Nicole Bruce |
My son Josef was born on July 2nd 2007 15 weeks premature weighing in at 1lb 7oz. He spent 100 days in the NICU. His stay there had many ups and down, a roller coaster ride to say the least but during More....that time he got the most amazing care and I met some of the most extraordinary people in my life. I dont remember the name of each nurse, or each doctor b/c there were so many people that I came in contact with on a daily basis during his 100 days there, however each and every single one of them I hold very close to my heart. There is one particular Neonatologist named Dr. Anthony Tackman that I met the night I delivered Josef that I for some reason will always hold close to me. He was there the night my son was delivered, and he seemed to be the one that was there everytime something seemed to go wrong with my son. He will always hold a special place in my heart. Also Cindy Redd. You are an amazing woman! Thank you each and every single person that works in that NICU. I love you all so much. My son Josef , after all he had been thru is a healthy and happy three year old, and I have noone to thank but each and every one of you. |
| 6 |
Mon Apr 05 16:20:04 EDT 2010 |
Meredith Gilley |
On Christmas Day, our three-year-old daughter Amelia started feeling very ill -- high fever, persistent rough cough, etc. The next morning when her fever spiked to 103+, and she began wheezing (she's More....asthmatic) we knew our little girl was really sick and going down hill fast. Our doctor sent us directly to the Wake Med Children's ER to be seen and they quickly admitted her to the children's floor for extended treatment. While on that floor you would have thought Amelia was a princess:-) She was treated so well, that she wasn't ready to go home when she was discharged. The nurses and doctors were very caring as well as professional and though we had to miss a good portion of time with our family over the holiday, I was thankful for everyone at Wake Med, for making us feel like we were at a home away from home during our stay. I received a great deal of education and information about how to deal with Amelia's asthma, which has helped us ward off a number of problems during the remaining flu season. We really appreciate the work Wake Med puts into taking care of the children they see and we will definitely stick with Wake Med for any future care our family needs! Thanks! |
| 5 |
Fri Mar 19 12:40:02 EDT 2010 |
Amy Hendershott |
My daughter, Kennedy, had orthopedic surgery on her chest wall/spine in June of 2007. She was the first patient at WakeMed to have the newly approved VEPTR surgery. Anticipating pain, the decision was More....made to leave her sedated on the ventilator for 3 days, in an effort to control the most severe pain. Those 3 days passed in the PICU and the decision was made to remove her from the vent and let her wake up. We were so excited to be able to talk with her again! With the PICU nurses and doctor gathered, they removed the tube. Her vocal cords immediately swelled and her stats dropped near zero. The PICU staff worked together to get her bagged, to finally get her re-vented after some difficulty. They saved her life as I stood there watching. I hope no mother ever has to watch that happen to their child. But it it weren't for those PICU nurses and doctors, she wouldn't be with us today. They are all my heroes. She spent 23 days in that hospital that June and I can't complain about a single minute of her care. The entire staff will always have a place in our hearts. Unfortunately for Kennedy, her future holds many surgeries. Fortunately, WakeMed is an AWESOME hospital and we are so glad the surgeries take place here. |
| 4 |
Mon Mar 01 20:47:38 EST 2010 |
Melissa Pergerson |
In 6th grade, I got really sick. Doctors could not find out what was wrong with me. I was really sick for about a month when I was finally admitted into Wake Med where after a few days there, and many More....tests, Dr. Cinnamon and the GI doctor found out what was wrong with me. I had Superior Messenteric Artery Syndrome (SMA), i think the first case at Wake Med. The doctors and nurses there, were so good to me and they became like a family. I love Wake Med and they have forever changed my life. My dream job now, is to become a pediatric nurse and pursue my career at Wake Med Hospital. Thank you Wake Med!! You are forever my heroes!!! |
| 3 |
Tue Feb 16 21:58:20 EST 2010 |
Jill James |
My baby was a month premature with poorly-developed lungs. The staff at WakeMed were phenomenal to our family. The surgical, mother-baby, and Nicu staff were beyond professional, kind and courteous. As More....a health-care professional, myself, this is the greatness to which I aspire. Thanks again! From the positive experience we had during a frightening and most-difficult time, WakeMed left a truly lasting impression and helped us to establish a strong bond with our now-healthy and strong baby boy that will last a lifetime. |
| 2 |
Tue Feb 16 21:50:24 EST 2010 |
Robin Reid |
Our daughter Allison contracted GBS meningitis at 20 days old and was rushed to Wake Med PICU where she spent almost 6 weeks...being cared for and loved by an amazing staff of doctors, nurses and countless More....others. Allison came home with major brain damage, and spent quite a few days and weeks in the PICU, where she got the same amazing care and love. some of the faces changed, but many of the same doctors and nurses who cared for her at 20 days old, cared for her and remembered her (and stopped by even if they weren't working) to say hi to her and show their support. Whatever we needed...whatever silly question we asked, we always got a compassionate, honest answer. Thank you so much....and although our Allison is now an angel...she is still loved and remembered by the amazing staff of the Wake Med PICU....thank you for all of your care for Allison and her family. |
| 1 |
Tue Feb 16 12:56:30 EST 2010 |
Laura wheeler |
Emma was born on August 17, 2006 at 24 weeks. She was much smaller than expected. She had quit growing at 21 weeks and weighed only 14 ounces. We chose to continue life and give her every chance to survive. More....We were told that she was the smallest preemie wake med had ever seen and her chance of survival was very small. Within a week she had dropped down to 13 ounces. The doctors and nurses never gave up on her and worked hard to keep her alive. We faced many obsicales in the NICU. We had good days that were usually followed with bad. Emma fought to many days just to breathe. She was in the NICU for 126 days. She came home on December 30, 2006. We were thrilled to finally bring our baby home. Leaving the hospital was difficult because the staff had become like family to us. Today Emma is a healthy happy typical 3 year old. Had it not been for Wakemed we know the outcome would not have been the same. We are so thankful for everything they did that saved Emma life. She was truly our little miracle. |
