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A “living miracle” newborn fighting for his life in the NICU after hismother died during childbirthwill be taken off life support, his family said Tuesday.
Lauren, of Jacksonville, Florida, died while giving birth at age 37, leaving behind her husband and their three children, butMatthew Jr. pushed through, despite the complications.
The newborn’s progress was looking up, as his vitals were strong and he was doing well breathing and “digesting food like a champ,” according to Mary and Peter Camiolo, who organized aGoFundMe pagefor the Accurso family.
The father explained that because of this, Matthew Jr. relies on a breathing machine and feeding tube to live.
“Over the past few weeks doctors have attempted to wean him off the machines, but sadly the results have not been positive,” he wrote. “TODAY, I was faced with something no father should ever have to face. The decision to place Matthew on endless life supporting contraptions and medications or allow God to carry him where He will.”
Matthew Sr. continued, noting that while it was an agonizing decision, he still considered his son a “living miracle,” as he managed to defeat the odds and open his eyes, breathe on his own and pump blood through his heart.
He concluded: “I would be so grateful for your prayers in the coming days as we work with the doctors and medical staff and plan to see Matthew off to his mommy and Heavenly Father.”
In addition to Matthew Jr., Lauren and Matthew Sr. shared three daughters: Ali Rose, 8, Naomi Belle, 5, and Layne Louise, 2.
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The high school sweethearts were married in 2004, according to herobituary.
“[It was] very sudden, really, just through text message and a phone: Something is happening, and we need to pray,” McCloghry toldWJXTof thefamily’s heartbreaking loss. “It was really shortly thereafter a group of us went down to the hospital, and we heard the news.”
“Her personality was just lovely,” he added. “She was so bubbly. She was an incredible wife and incredible mom but she was a strong believer.”
AGoFundMeto support the family has since raised more than $160,000.
source: people.com
