Kelsey and David appreciate the outpouring of love and support they have already received. We are setting up this page in order to keep our family and friends updated. If you feel inclined to donate we appreciate it immensely but don’t feel obliged. We most appreciate the kind words, prayers and fighting spirit sent our way - we can feel each one. Kelsey was in Savannah, Georgia, for a work trip when she woke up early in the morning with irregular bleeding. After taking an Uber to the emergency room, the baby’s heart rate was dropping during contractions. The doctors discovered that Kelsey had a partially detached placenta and that Miles needed to be delivered by emergency c-section. Kelsey’s friend Melissa, who was on the work trip as well, made it just in time to support Kelsey in the OR during the delivery. Thanks to the quick work of the doctors, Miles was born at 7:37 a.m. on September 14 at just 25 weeks and 5 days, weighing 1 lb 4 oz. Miles was quickly transferred to a nearby hospital to be admitted to the NICU while Kelsey went into recovery from surgery. Melissa was able to keep an eye on Miles during his transfer and admission and provided updates to Kelsey and the family. Kelsey remained incredibly strong and brave through the rest of that day until David and her dad could fly to Georgia that evening to support and care for her. Once reunited, Kelsey and David were able to give baby boy a name, Miles, for being born miles from home. As well as his long journey ahead. George for his now birth state, Georgia. David was finally able to meet his baby boy for the first time in the NICU later that evening. Nine hours after birth, Miles was taken off his ventilator and moved to a CPAP machine, and he also received a blood transfusion. His condition has remained stable, and he is a strong little warrior. On September 15, Kelsey was transferred to the same hospital as Miles and was finally able to hold her baby for the first time, about 34 hours after he was born. Kelsey and David’s home base is in Waukesha, Wisconsin, so they are a long way from home while facing so many ongoing questions in Savannah. They have thankfully been accepted to stay at the Ronald McDonald House, but there are still many unknowns ahead. Kelsey is still recovering in the hospital, and Miles remains in the NICU. He is estimated to stay there until his original due date in December perhaps beyond. We will keep this page updated with his progress. Thank you again for all the love and support 🩷 If you'd like to donate to one of the following charities, we have already felt their direct impact here in the NICU and would love for them to be able to continue supporting families like us: - March of Dimes - Ronald McDonald House
Story