THIS KID.
Some of you that are taking the time to look at these photos have been following along with Mordecai’s story. For those that haven’t, a little bit of background story: Cai was diagnosed with spina bifida around 20 weeks and has been fighting all of the odds ever since. His diagnosis required surgery be done while he was still in the womb in order to close the opening in his back. His parents, Krissy & Titus, who live in Portland, decided to spend the remaining time of the pregnancy in Minneapolis where the surgery would be performed. Luckily, this was able to bring them closer to being near family and lots and lots of love and support. The surgery went incredibly well, but the fight wasn’t over. The last month of the pregnancy, Krissy was admitted to the hospital for monitoring, until a c-section was scheduled at 34 weeks. Cai was born at a whopping 4 lbs 1 oz. He kicked butt when it came to doing everything he needed to in order to be allowed to go home. When released from the hospital, I was lucky enough to meet him before they all headed back to Oregon, which they had to do by train because of oxygen levels on an airplane. Cai, his sister, and his parents are back in Portland now and doing well. Poor little dude is unfortunately likely to have health issues come up every now and again, but based on how well he has done so far, I have no doubt he will be an amazing kid. I am so, so, so happy for his family and wish the very best for them.
