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Love this thread!! It is so important that we share the success stories of our little fighters not only for ourselves but for others who may be looking for hope! My son Zackary was born at 23weeks 1day after an amniotic infection threatened to kill both of us. We were told every horror story and statistic that the doctors had to tell us due to his prematurity. We never lost faith. He made it through a vaginal delivery weighing 1lb 8oz. He spent 118 days in the NICU but thankfully never experience any brain bleeds or heart issues. His lungs were always the issue, being on the vent for 59 days, CPAP, hi-flow and then finally coming home on low-flow oxygen. At exactly 6 months old, we drove from Colorado to California to stay with family. Leaving the elevation was just what Zackary needed to get off of his oxygen at home! It was such a blessing as we were told he could possibly be on it for years. Zackary had hernia surgery while in the NICU and developed a UTI which needed antibiotics but that was it! He picked up bottles right away (just stay consistent, it will come with time) and we were able to leave the NICU 2 days before his due date. After we were home, he developed ROP and required laser eye surgery. Following that, the retinas in his eyes began detaching so he had to have another eye surgery. He will need glasses as he is near sighted (they can already find that out!) but again if that is his only concern, then we are so blessed! 23 weekers can make it! And they can have great lives!! Don't give up hope! Here are some before and after pics!