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Kaia

  Kelsey was hospitalized February 20 th with medical issues related to her pregnancy. Bedrest and medication helped Kelsey maintain the pregnancy until March 20th ...
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Hannah’s Heartfelt Gratitude

"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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Leona

Leona was born on September 22 when she was immediately  transferred to Our Lady of Lourdes Women's & Children's Hospital from Opelousas due to low ...
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Tyler

21-month-old Tyler has been diagnosed with Cerebral Palsy by Hypoxia.  When he was 13 months old, he drowned in the pool.  His parents found him ...
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Braxten + Brooklynn

Brittany and Seth delivered twins Brooklynn (4lbs 6oz) and Braxten (3lbs 11oz) on 7/18/2023. Born at 34 weeks, both babies were in the NICU, but ...
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