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Kylen

1-month-old preemie Kylen was born at 32 weeks in Bastrop, LA with 2 holes in his heart. These holes force fluid to be pumped into ...
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Kelsi

Danaca (grandmother) and Kailee (mom) stayed in the Family Room while baby Kelsi (born 7/19) had an extended stay in the NICU. Kelsi, born with ...
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Making Lemonade for Audrey!

When our Family Room opened in December 2022, the Broussard/Guillotte family was our very FIRST family to stay with us! They stayed a total of ...
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Macy

Mom Meagan was hospitalized at 28 weeks due to high blood pressure and diabetes complications. Macy Joseph arrived early at 30 weeks, weighing 4 lbs ...
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Myles’ Mama

"We’re “home” at Ronald McDonald House Charities of South Louisiana. We walked in and grabbed our keys to a room we’ve stayed in so many ...
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Margo’s Miracle

Baby Born Weighing 1.5 Lbs. Defies the Odds, Giving Mom Extra Special Mother’s Day: 'Best Gift' "My heart is so full of joy," Savanna Buller ...
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Isabella is Going Home!

Today we are celebrating Isabella going home after 50 days!! Isabella was born prematurely weighing only 3 lbs. 8 oz after her mom, Amanda was ...
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Lily

Lily, age 12, was diagnosed with Dopa Response Dystonia, which involves involuntary contraction, tremors, and other uncontrolled movements.  It is a rare inherited dystonia, which ...
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Be a Saint Like Erik McCoy!

Last week, one of our favorite New Orleans Saints players stopped by with his family to cook a meal for OUR families! Center Erik McCoy ...
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Jeryco

Jeryco  Jr. was born September 18th  prematurely at 31 weeks and 5 days. He was 4lbs 11 oz. at birth.  After he was delivered, his ...
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Ronnie

4-month-old Ronnie and his family have been with us since July 5th.  He was born with a congenital heart defect.  This defect affects how blood ...
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Nyria

3-month-old Nyria was delivered when mom was 24 weeks pregnant.   She has been diagnosed with chronic lung disease and osteopenia of prematurity, a metabolic bone ...
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