"Not all twins walk side by side, sometimes one has wings to fly"
Our family joined the walk to honor our twin boys; To honor our angel Joey and our survivor Gage's fight.
At just 25 weeks i was rushed to the hospital with a chance i would deliver the boys that day. Once my body calmed down they had realized i pprom'd with Joey's sac and i would be admitted to the hospital until i delivered. They anticipated the boys coming within 5-7 days, they stayed tight for 26 more days!
Surrounded by a million people in an emergency c-section t 9:33pm Joey was born yelling followed by Gage a minute later. The boys were rushed off to the nicu team who were waiting ready for them. When we finally saw the boys the nicu team were honest with us about the conition of Joey's lungs. Their team worked tirelessly for 24+ hours tried everything they could but Joey's tiny body couldnt fight anymore. On December 24th 2021 our son went to heaven in our arms surround by so much love.
Gage was up against the fight of his life but took every battle that came his way and he exceeded all expectations. We spect 54 days between Lankeau and Dupont nicu's fighting to get home. On February 15th 2022 Gage came home, tube and wire free! I know Gage is doing so well today because Joey is watching over him in heaven cheering him along every step of the way!
It is an honor to be apart of such an incredible organization who helps so many familieses that were in the same spot we were.
With preterm birth rates continuing to rise, the U.S. remains among the most dangerous developed nations for childbirth, especially for women and babies of color.
At March for Babies: A Mother of a Movement™ you're lifting up communities, creating connections and taking action to make America a more equitable place and ensure that every mom and baby is healthy.
Together, we’re marching to raise funds and awareness to transform the health of all families!
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