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Shelby’s Sunshine

Gift Bag Project since July 2009



State: Indiana

For more information on how to help, or would like more information contact:

Stephanie Olivarez


Email:
Steph@projectsweetpeas.com



If you know of anyone that has a baby in the NICU-please let us know. We will be more than happy to mail them out a gift bag.




Shelby





 

Our Story


Our daughter Shelby Grace was born on July 10,2006.  At 18 weeks in utero she was diagonsed with a left sided Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia (CDH).  When she was born she was placed on ECMO.  She stayed on ECMO for 7 days.  Her first diaphragmatic hernia surgery was done on her ninth day of her life.  Shelby's spline, large/small intestine, liver and part of her stomach were up in her left side chest cavity.  The surgery placed all these organs back to their correct spots.  The surgery was a success...the bad side was Shelby's left lung was not developed becasue of all the organ's being pushed up in the left side chest cavity.

Through-out the next year Shelby went through another diaphragmatic hernia surgery(which was a huge shock), a G-tube was placed in
her stomach, a nissen was performed, she had a hital hernia surgery, her cliff lip was repaired and she was hospitalized for numerous reasons. We struggled everyday to continue to keep her healthy and keep her out of the hospital. At home where Shelby's three older
sister.  Who to this day have been a HUGE assest in Shelby's recovery.

At the age of three, Shelby continues to amaze us daily.  That is why we call her "Amazing Grace".  She has a Mickey Button to help her continue to gain weight, to keep her healthy and to help give her  calories she does not get from eating ny mouth. The good news is, Shelby is eating more and more by mouth.  Our hope is she will someday soon be able to get rid of her mickey button.

We do not know what the future holds for Shelby's health, we will continue to fight for her and give her the best we can. We do know it is time to give back to families that are in NICU's in the state of Indiana.  To let them know they are not alone.  To let them know there are other families that have walked in their shoes and are willing to show them some extra love, support and much hope.