Emmy is a Star

Emmy is a Star Emmy went without oxygen at birth. The result was a brain injury that has left her with many challenges. After six long weeks in the NICU, she finally came home.

But we fight for her every day and we hope you will join us. On Feb. 12, 2011, Emerson Grace (AKA Emmy) came into the world by crash C-section. She was not moving or breathing, she was silent and she had no color. . .but she had a faint heartbeat, and that was something. We weren't given much information, other than we'd have to "wait and see". Unfortunately, it was evident from the very beginning that she hadn't escaped unscathed. We still aren't certain of her future, but we know where she has been and how far she's come. Although a baby's brain is very resilient, she has suffered significant setbacks. But she is working very hard to progress and has captured our hearts and the hearts of many others along the way. Emmy is one hard working little girl and keeps a crazy schedule. . .vision therapy, occupational therapy, physical therapy, developmental therapy, feeding therapy and a slew of other alternative therapies are all part of every week. . .she usually has 12-15 hours of therapy every week. She also has a team of doctors including a Pediatrician, a Pulmonologist, two Neurologists, a Gastroenterologist, an Otolaryngologist, an Opthamologist, an Audiologist, a Urologist and an Orthopedist. She's endured multiple hospital stays in her short life thus far and somehow manages to spend every birthday in the hospital. We're hoping to change that this year! Her current diagnoses include: Hypoxic Eschemic Encepalopathy (HIE), Cerebral Palsy (CP), Epilepsy, Cortical Vision Impairment (CVI), Chronic Lung Disease, Dysphagia, Failure to Thrive (FTT) and GERD. Despite all of this, we have hope for her future and will do anything for her. She has already come a long way. . .not on the typical milestone chart. . .but in her own special way. Stay tuned to this page for updates on Emmy's therapies and progress. Thank you for following and supporting us on our journey!

Work week at NAPA 💪
12/30/2025

Work week at NAPA 💪

Setting intentions #2026
12/28/2025

Setting intentions #2026

Peace, love and Christmas presents! ✌️❤️🧚📕
12/24/2025

Peace, love and Christmas presents! ✌️❤️🧚📕

Last session of 2025 with this trifecta of excellence! So grateful for almost a decade with the best of the best. They’v...
12/19/2025

Last session of 2025 with this trifecta of excellence! So grateful for almost a decade with the best of the best. They’ve each become so much more than just therapists to us. . .they are our people! ❤️

Another day, another x-ray. 🩻
12/16/2025

Another day, another x-ray. 🩻

A message for g-pa. . .
12/15/2025

A message for g-pa. . .

Our annual outing to our favorite interactive Nutcracker (American Contemporary Ballet), followed by a jaunt to Chinatow...
12/15/2025

Our annual outing to our favorite interactive Nutcracker (American Contemporary Ballet), followed by a jaunt to Chinatown and french dips at Philippes.

California Christmas. ❤️🌴
12/13/2025

California Christmas. ❤️🌴

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