Baby Luna's CDH Story: 6 Weeks Old!!

May 7, 2012

6 Weeks Old!!

Luna is 6 weeks old. Its amazing how quickly time flies. We have been home for a week now. It feels so good to be home. We have been trying to settle into a routine full of feedings, meds, diaper changings, naps etc. I feel like I'm finally starting to get the hang of all the little details that go into taking care of another human beings. I feel like we really took the NICU nurses for granted. They did soooooo much to take very good care of my little one. I know I still have a long way to go and I'm excited to learn something new everyday.

Here is Luna getting ready to go to church.

Hanging out with Abuela.

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punkin5606May 8, 2012 at 4:44 PM
This is so awesome! Been away for a little while... Your baby is home. Wow! how wonderful.
Your daughter is so beautifal. Brings tears to my eyes. God's blessings on all of you.
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What is Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH)?

CDH is characterized by the development, very early in gestation, of a hole in the diaphragm, the breathing muscle that separates the chest from the abdomen. As a result, the intestines and other abdominal organs can move into the chest and compress the developing lungs. This prevents the lungs from growing and developing normally which can cause reduced blood flow to the lungs and pulmonary hypertension.

CDH occurs in about 1 in every 2, 500 live births. The cause of CDH is not yet known. Roughly 50% of babies born with CDH do not survive. Of the 50% that do survive, most will endure long hospital stays, feeding issues, asthma, and other medical problems.