BABY SUMMARY

She had PDA ligation, bilateral brain bleeds (grade 3 and 4), feeding intolerance, and was on/off the ventilator during her entire course of stay. She is now 10 years old and a thriving 5th grader who loves acting, dancing and singing.

 

WHY I WANT TO MENTOR

“I want to be a parent mentor to help support other parents who are going through the same thing I went through when my daughter was in the NICU. I wished I had someone to talk to when I was there day after day. I am hoping to connect with parents and provide comfort and a listening ear”

 

ABOUT THE MENTOR

Patti is married with 3 kids and a physical therapist at Vassar Brothers Medical Center. She loves to cook and bake and she enjoys doing craft projects.