Reese's New Pieces

07/09/2025

Can you believe this strong boy is just one month shy of 1 year post-transplant?! Reese continues to make huge strides in his milestones and is growing and getting stronger every day! 💚

38 likes, 2 comments. “Hard to believe we are coming up on 1 year post-transplant! All the feels watching my baby go from tiny and frail to strong and now walking 🥹”

04/12/2025

Reese has some good news to share!! 💚

On Thursday the 11th, Reese had his follow-up appointment for his drain. His doctors decided that everything looked great and after 12 very long weeks the drain is OUT! After having to take sponge baths for the past 12 weeks, Reese is more than ready to splash and kick in the bathtub again without a...

03/18/2025

This sweet boy has had a lot going on the last few months. Here’s a little update on what he’s been going through and how he’s doing. Please continue to send thoughts and prayers to Reese and his family. 💚🎗️

While Reese was in the hospital in late January due to a virus, his EBV level came back extremely high which was concerning because this can indicate something called Post-Transplant Lymphoproliferative Disorder (PTLD), a rare cancer that can develop post-transplant. As Reese was still fighting off....

01/20/2025

Not the way we wanted to start the year, but Reese continues to prove time and time again just how strong he is 💚🎗️

Tuesday evening, Reese had a light colored p**p which immediately concerned Mom & Dad. He had a terrible night sleep so Lexi, Ron, and Reese packed up & went to Chicago at 2:30 a.m. They did bloodwork and an ultrasound to figure out what was going on. At this point, Reese had an ear infection, [......

11/18/2024

We have so much to be thankful for this season! 💚

Praise be to God that we are counting blessings for so many reasons this year! Obviously Reese’s diagnosis was devastating and terrifying bringing all kinds of negative emotions and questions about his future and quality of life, but because his daddy was a match, and due to the great liver team a...

10/18/2024

👻💚Tomorrow is the big day! 👻💚
It is absolutely NOT TOO LATE to get registered if you haven’t yet! You can also sign up in-person at the registration table tomorrow! We can’t wait to see you all there! 🎃

10/16/2024

“Together We Fight” is definitely an understatement!💚 Reese had the best time seeing those that were able to make it and seeing all of the support that he has behind him is truly remarkable! We cannot thank you all enough for making Culver’s Night such a success! 💚🎗️

10/11/2024

It’s finally Friday so you know what that means! 💚 Reese has his green on and would love to see yours! Drop a picture of you wearing your green in the comments to show your support for this sweet boy 💚🎗️📸

10/09/2024

Tired of trying to decide what to make for dinner?! 🍽️ Reese said he’s got Monday 10/14 planned for you! 💚 Come join us anytime from 5-8p to support COTA for Reese’s Journey💚🎗️

10/05/2024

👻LAST CHANCE!👻 Register by 9pm to be guaranteed a 5k t-shirt!!! 🎃💚

https://cota.org/cotaforreesesjourney/events/trick-or-trot-5k-run-walk/

10/05/2024

We couldn't be happier for another great update on sweet baby Reese!💚🎗️

🚨Reminder!! 🚨- Tomorrow, 10/5, will be the last day to
ensure a 5k t-shirt with your registration!! Not a runner?
Come walk at a zombie pace and bring your zombie friends!🧟‍♂️ Reese can't wait to see all of your spooky
costumes, so please come join us to support COTA for Reese's Journey!

https://cota.org/cotaforreesesjourney/events/trick-or-trot-5k-run-walk/

Reese is enjoying the freedom of rolling around his room, and sleeping in our own beds without interruptions for vitals!!!! We’ve taken advantage of the beautiful weather by going on lots of walks around the neighborhood with Sadie dog.Reese has tried so many new foods from the comfort of his own ...