Update on 3D Printed Airway Splints

We wanted to take a moment and share the most recent update with you. C.S. Mott's Children's Hospital and the University of Michigan have released some research related to the procedure that Garrett was able to receive from them. Dr. Glen Green and his team. They have now saved 3 children's lives  (Kaiba, Garrett, and Ian) using these incredible 3D printed airway splints. All 3 kids are doing awesome and are improving far past any previous expectations for their diagnosis. As many of you know Garrett was in ICU type care for the first 19 months of his life. This procedure was the only thing that was able to bring Garrett home. Since the procedure we have never even seen the slightest evidence of any complication or problem with his airway splints. Our greatest hope is that other children with airway issues can find Dr. Green and his team in Michigan. Looking back we can now see that Garrett was weeks away from passing away before he had the surgery in Michigan. These doctors are our heroes. So far they have only done the procedure on 3 children and it has been successful in every circumstance. We would trust them with our Garrett again in a heartbeat. University of Michigan is trying to raise enough money to do a formal medical research trial where they can treat children who are not as severe as Garrett but are waiting for help. You can donate to their efforts here:

3D printed airway Airway Fund

Loving that warmer weather has returned 😎☀️ it called for a walk around our neighborhood and then relaxing out in the backyard. Love this boy!

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Sometimes waking up from an almost 3 hour nap is really hard to do! Love this cutie patootie 😍

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The cutest big boy I ever did see! He loves to sit in the comfy rocking chair in the family room lately. ☺ Smart kiddo, it's everyone's favorite chair. I love seeing him sit up so nice and tall, he's amazing!

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Feeling grateful tonight to be able to read my sweet boy a story before his nurse came. 💛 Thinking of all my sweet friends out there, who spent their Easter today in the hospital with their darling babies. You guys are amazing! I know how you feel, it's so hard spending the holidays in the ICU with your beautiful baby. I wish I could give you all a big hug. 💛 We had many doctors tell us multiple times that they didn't think Garrett would make it...when he was 3 weeks old, they gave him a 20% chance of surviving his open heart surgery. Countless times since then, Garrett has continued to prove those doctors wrong. Miracles do happen! They happen every single day. Don't give up hope. 💛 #becauseofHim

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#tbt to the very first time I ever saw my sweet baby Garrett, about 5 hours after he was born. He was not breathing on his own from the moment he was born, so he was immediately intubated and placed on a ventilator. I only got to touch his little hand for about 30 seconds before they informed Jake and I how unstable he was, and that he needed to immediately be transferred to the NICU at our Children's hospital. I remember thinking what a beautiful boy he was and how perfect. My heart ached so badly, and tears flowed, as Jake followed him to the hospital, and a nurse wheeled me back to my room. Garrett is a living, breathing miracle. He's come SO far 💛💛

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Happy Easter! 🌷🐰🐣💙 I hope you all have a beautiful day!

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