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There’s something magnetic about Adrian Favulli. “His personality is full of life,” says his father Steve. “Every day when I drop him off at school, I see other kids go out of their way to say hi to him.” After seeing the same thing happen day after day, Steve dubbed his first grader the Mayor of Munchkinville. “He’s just an awesome kid.”
…Olivia’s story: Recovering from necrotizing enterocolitis
Any new baby’s arrival comes with a long list of questions for parents. Will the baby sleep through the night, for instance, and what type of diaper is best? When babies are born premature, however, such questions typically give way to greater uncertainties. Will the baby’s internal organs develop and how long will they have to stay in the hospital?
…Wendy and Abby: Learning how to eat after premature birth
[PHOTO COURTESY OF THE ELLIOTT FAMILY]
The evening Tiffany and Richard Elliott’s twins were born, a group of clinicians sat down to tell them their babies might not make it. Born at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in October 2017, the newborns were almost three months premature. Each weighed less than 2 pounds and had not developed in critical ways. In the best-case scenario, Wendy, who was born first, and Abby, born four minutes later, would not breathe on their own at least until their original due date in January.
…Drumroll please: Our ‘Best in Care’ finalists
This spring, one staff member or volunteer from Boston Children’s Hospital will be honored with a Patient and Family Best in Care Award. Founded by the Boston Children’s Family Partnerships Program, the Best in Care Award is a way for families to recognize staff members and volunteers who have gone above and beyond in providing exceptional care.
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