Parker, a triplet, was born prematurely at 22 weeks 6 days gestation. Tragically, one of Parker’s siblings passed away two hours after birth. At three weeks old, while Parker and his sister Peyton were in the NICU, Parker developed necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) and required emergency surgery.
Parker survived surgery but never fully recovered. Two weeks later, it was discovered that Parker had suffered a major brain injury, most likely due to the stress from surgery. Tragically, Parker passed away from complications of NEC at 55 days old, in his loving parents’ arms.
“Our family is grateful for the compassion and empathy we received from the doctors and nurses after losing two children in two months in the NICU.”
Stacey, Parker's mom
What Helped
- Constant communication and empathy from our care team
- The daily and weekly plan in place for Parker
- Hospital services like visitation from a social worker
What Hurt
- Watching other families come and go from the NICU
- Conflicting information among members of our care team
What To Do
Consistent communication among members of the care team
Empathetic communication and taking the time to explain medical terms
- Check in with the families often
