MARCH FOR BABIES: A MOTHER OF A MOVEMENT™
Southeast CT
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Mohegan Government & Community Center
27 Coogan Blvd , Mystic, CT 06355
Date: Saturday, May 02, 2015 10:00 AM
27 Coogan Blvd , Mystic, CT 06355
Date: Saturday, May 02, 2015 10:00 AM
Our ambassador
Meet the Schroder Family
Meet the Schroder Family
In August of 2012, Kristi Schroder went into early labor with her son, Colton, who wasn’t expected to arrive until that November. He was born at only 27 weeks gestation, weighing just 2lb. 11oz., and as a result, had to spend the next 88 days in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at UCONN Health Center, where he underwent a multitude of procedures, and received surfactant therapy to help mature his tiny lungs.
Kristi describes her family’s NICU experience as “an uphill struggle of understanding and questions. On a daily basis, it was a roller coaster of emotions, ranging from anger, despair and fear, to optimism, relief and thankfulness.” “The most overwhelming emotion is one of respect for our son, who faced daily battles, and through stubbornness and resilience, was able to pull himself through many challenging situations,” she said.
“The March of Dimes was a great support structure for us while we went through Colton’s time in the NICU. He would not be alive today if it were not for the ongoing research that the March of Dimes does. We have wanted to get more involved in the March of Dimes and we feel this is the perfect opportunity,” said Duane.
Today, 2 year old Colton is doing great. He loves to play in the water, sand, and ride on toys like his car and motorcycle.
The Schroder family will be speaking at, and participating in, the 2015 Greater Mystic March for Babies walk with their team “Built Colton Tough”, along with hundreds of others from Southeastern CT, on Saturday, May 2nd at Olde Mistick Village.
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