Help Baby Teo Make it to Us

Since the moment we found out our little family would be growing, we have been so excited to welcome our first child into this world. Unfortunately, the journey to bring baby Teo to us has been and will be a lot more difficult than ever expected. 


Early in the pregnancy, it was discovered that Caterina has a condition called uterus didelphys. Basically, this means that the uterus is divided into two halves and the baby can only occupy one half, giving him half of everything he needs in order to develop healthily. Among other complications, it also means that there is a high risk for extremely premature labor. In order to avoid this, Cat will need to begin weekly treatments of progesterone shots. This will cost us $85-$100 per shot.


Cat has also been extremely ill with hyperemesis gravidarum, a complication of pregnancy that causes severe, constant nausea and vomiting. Because there is very little that she is able to eat or drink, the amount of necessary nutrients that she and the baby receives is very limited. She has been hospitalized for dehydration, which poses a threat to both her and little Teo. Although no medication has worked very effectively, there are a few that help temporarily alleviate symptoms just long enough to be able to eat. Consequentially, we have found ourselves needing funds for these meds as well as for the hospital visits so that Cat can receive fluids via an IV drip. 


All of the above-mentioned medications, in addition to frequent hospital and doctor's visits, has done serious damage to the little savings we had to actually cover the regular expenses of raising a child. Not to mention that it has been financially impossible for Esteban to make visits from Providence to Miami in order to give Cat emotional support. We really need your help. Cat is unable to work and has no job. Esteban is a full-time student and is struggling to balance three part-time jobs, yet still earns extremely little. 


We have nowhere near the amount of money we need in order to cover our medical expenses in addition to baby expenses once Teo arrives. The list of necessary expenses goes on and on, spanning a lot more than just what has been mentioned here. The bare minimum of what we need is $5,000. We are asking the people in our lives to please, please give anything you are able to. We are endlessly grateful for your generosity and truly value any and every donation! Thank you for helping us in the fight to have our baby make it to us safely and healthily.


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