After the heartbreaking loss of their first child, a couple spent years navigating their grief. They longed for another baby but faced challenges that made the path to parenthood feel uncertain.

Yes , this is the story of Hemavathi and Manjunath who lost their 1st child after a year of marriage due to preterm delivery.

Finally, they conceived again after 11 years of marriage and were overjoyed, yet fear lingered in their hearts. True to those fears , the 2nd child was born Single/Preterm(32 weeks)/1.25kg/LSCS/Perinatal asphyxia/RDS-on CPAP X 24hrs.

They welcomed their second child, a beautiful baby girl, into the world. The moment was bittersweet; they felt immense joy but also anxiety about her early arrival. As she spent time in the NICU, they drew strength focusing on the new life fighting at the very first step of survival before them.

With each passing day, their daughter showed incredible strength, inspiring them to remain hopeful. The support of friends and family became invaluable, creating a network of love that helped them cope with their fears.

Between all these mixed emotions , a major challenge and tension was arranging financial support for the NICU care of their daughter. Manjunath being a labourer and Hemavathi being a homemaker , could not do too much towards arranging finances for their daughter.

Aditi Hospital counselled them and made them aware about organisation like Neonates Foundation of India and how we support NICU care for babies.
After getting the required documents and the processes of donation which was agreed , NFI supported the case . The parents are extremely thankful to NFI for this support. see here

Eventually, their baby came home, bringing with them a renewed sense of hope and healing. The couple often reflect on their journey, grateful for the love they shared and the support they found in both their losses and their new beginning.