The best gift for mom
A newborn brings joy and bliss to the family. Unfortunately, this baby diagnosed with congenital disease has a very short life. A 10-month-old baby girl was referred to paediatric palliative care because of a lethal genetic epilepsy syndrome. The parents had a wish – bringing the baby home and sleep in its new crib.
The PPC team, together with ICU colleagues and home care nurses, assessed the situation and agreed to allow the baby to go on home leave for three hours on her mother’s birthday. The team set off to prepare for the baby’s first, and only, journey home. Oxygen and suction machines, life-sustaining instruments, anti-epileptic drugs and special transport were arranged with the team’s escort. The baby girl was put in her little crib. The family celebrated this very joyful moment and their happiness and love to the baby glowed from the beautiful family photos. “It was the indelible moment in my life,” says the mother.
Soon after, on the baby’s first birthday, her family members and the healthcare team held a birthday party for her in the ward activity room and created a beautiful plaque with her hand and footprints. Though the baby passed away shortly, she filled a place in everyone’s heart with hope and vitality.
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