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Anthony was born 26 weeks (premature) early (september 1, 2012) (due date originally December 15 2012 - give or take 2 weeks early or later) He is still in the local hospital Nicu unit inside a incubateur - on oxygen machine - blood pressure machine - repiratorial machine - heart machine - constant 24 hour medication to attempt to stabilize him - to get healthy enought o come home to mom and dad around the date of term Mom During the pregnancy was having health issues of her own - severe weight ( loss 50 pounds first 30 days)- high blood pressure - nausea - headaches, stomach pains, constipation, blurred vision soreness, unexplained weakness among a few of moms health issues which later caused mom to be admitted to the triage for 8 days - where mom was on multiple meds - magnesum ( to help stabilize the convulsions, seizures, etc), heart medication , liver meds, kidney meds, during the 8 days mom had to have multiple blood transfusions to help mom according to the docs to increase her energy level all of these symptons were diagnosed as severe preeclampsia - and explained to us that less than 10% of all women are diagnosed with this - and symtpns as severe as they are , acccording to the doctors come up on you like normal flu symptons - but if not treated immediately can be fatal both for mom and unborn child. as in our case during moms stay at the hospital and friends family etc being updated via text message at the request of the hospital staff ( due to according to them tvs, radios, online, any unnecessary stress would elevate moms condition which woul put moms and the unborn childs (anthonys) life at risk - Mom received a text message from her now ex boss - stating that due her unexpected hospital stay and unexpected pregnancy - she is no longer going to get paid because (and i quote if you cant show up to work - I cant pay you) shes not at work - so mom got fired while being pregnant - bedridden in the hospital unexpectedly (fighting for hers and anthonys life) which brings us here as a friend showed us this we need help! Hospital bills are pilling up daily (no insurance) - mom got fired - (3 years at the job - known boss 7 years prior)(exboss/friend hired a lawyer and made sure at the unemployment (on the phone) hearing she did not received any compenstion - Lied to the state-  - currently had to relocate to downsize because of lack of steady income and moms current health issues  - loss of the current house due to the illegal dealings of the past landlord (found out she planned to move her daughters family back in the house  - at all costs) left us out in the cold with zero to no money /time to get out Due to Anthonys hospital and lack of proper medical care - he after many hours  weeks months - was finally transfered to another hospital - in hopes of getting under control his life threatening  daily conditon. he was moved to his current hospital and due to their great , professional , courteous day to day medical staff - we found out  Anthony was treated for Reflux in the "other" hospital (we were not told of his treatment) also we found out that when he was discharged back in 12/12 he should have had on a 24/7 heart monitor to aquire data due to his diagnosis of "Mixed Apenia" (which we were not told about from the other hospital   sorry for going on on on - really do apologize - but am scared and we need help and not sure where to turn have worked my entire life and not sure where to go who to talk to thank you in advance for any help given will help me and my son   god bless you   6/19/13      

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  • Posted On Nov 03, 2012
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Jul 06

better day ;--)

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 11:55 pm

Anthony had an awesome day yesterday. He's practicing his flipping which is a mini milestone for him.knocked his head and shocked him. Had ti tell him its ok to keep flipping. His first tooth is coming in very sharp loved watching the fireworks wasn't scared at all so proud how

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Jul 01

just a thought

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 10:31 pm

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Jun 22

been a crazy 6-7 months

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 01:10 pm

in the last 7 months  we have found out Anthony was majorlly mistreated at jackson Hospital in Miami Hospital He was prematurely taken off Mothers milk and the "doctors" wrote a script that is requiring Anthony to be on Formula for the next 2 years ( due to them say. . . . .

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Apr 08

7months

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 08:44 pm

This has been a hectic couple of months. Anthony is on an apnea monitor. It has gone off a couple of times but he's getting better. Since I no longer have a job and can't get unemployment we had to move. The place is really small and Anthony has not. . . . .

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Dec 14

anthony is eating well

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 05:37 pm

ever since he was discharged fromt that horrible hospital and they put  him on formula  because they told me he was allergic to moms breast milk - even though they confirmed he was to small young to test for allergies - eating the formula but waiting for the time to. . . . .

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Dec 10

help is being lessened

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 10:04 pm

visited WIc today was told that it is being lessened because Anthony has a "allergy" to breast milk and the solution is to take back some of the food he qualifys for. was told when his allergy improves the amount of food will increase on the program. still looking for

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Dec 10

help is being lessened

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 10:03 pm

visited WIc today was told that it is being lessened because Anthony has a "allergy" to breast milk and the solution is to take back some of the food he qualifys for. was told when his allergy improves the amount of food will increase on the program. still looking for

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Dec 09

one week since He has been home

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 08:55 pm

  Anthony has been a home for about a week now - He is slowly but surely improving and getting stronger everyday. Can tell he is not fully adapted to the "quiet" that wasnt at the hospital lol- but in due time he will learn to relax and sleep at. . . . .

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Nov 18

Step back 2

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 10:00 am

Just got a call from dr Anthony has a bladder infection. :( he will be on antibodies til Friday. Won't have his surgery cuz they don't want to risk more infections. This is one tough guy. Mommy still goes 2 to 3 times a day. Parking is getting expensive. Anthony

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Nov 17

One step back

Update posted by Anthony Roberts at 02:18 pm

Anthony took a step back. He's back in unit b. Mommy thought baby was going to be home for thanksgiving. Anthony had to be rush to preop. His intestines went down to his ball sack. He has a hernia too. He also has blood in his stool and won't get

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