Let me share a heartwarming story with you all

[S13SilviaGirl]

This is the story of baby Natalie. A beautiful little girl, born to none other than our very own fromxtor, also known as Josh, and his beautiful wife, Nicole. Little Natalie was born on April 13th, at 4:17am, weighing 7lbs 4oz. and was 19 3/4" long.

From the moment she was born, little Natalie was rushed into the NICU in critical condition. After a lot of consulting and talking with the Neurologist, they learned that precious little Natalie had severe brain damage to the hypothalamus.

Baby Natalie just born:


Daddy's Little Girl


Mommy's Little Angel


Little Natalie has had to have surgery to insert a G-tube @ PITT.



Baby Natalie Going into surgery:


This little girl and her family have had a very trying time, and now, this little girl can't even eat on her own. The formula she was on was $135 per box of 4, 14oz cans! Now, little baby Natalie is being fed through a stomach tube and has since been diagnosed with more illness..Cerebral Palsy.

The essential run down of Nat's illnesses:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cerebral_palsy
http://www.emedicine.com/ped/topic149.htm
http://www.incrediblehorizons.com/ba...20function.htm
^^This is the part of her brain that is damaged, it controls:
pituitary gland regulation
blood pressure regulation
hunger and salt cravings
feeding reflexes
thirst
body temperature regulation
hydration
heart rate
bladder function
water preservation
hormonal/neurotransmitter regulation
ovarian function
testicular function
mood & behavioral functions
wakefulness
metabolism
sleep cycles
energy levels

Miss Nat on a 24 hour a day EEG that is sitting under her little cap:



Nat as Princess Fiona:






Now, I know a lot of you are wondering WHY this thread is here. Why is this in the Chat section? Plain and simple, it is zilvia family. We are not asking that you contribute in any way, this is being done because Zilvia would like to see that this little girl gets a little head start in life. Nicole was active duty and was forced to separate early to care for baby Natalie. With the holidays coming up, they are pretty tight for cash with all of the hospital bills, and specialists needed to keep this little girl as healthy as she can be.

With that said, YES, there are hundreds of babies out there that are sick. This baby is here, and a part of our family and community. Someone that we all have dealt with at some point in our ventures through Zilvia. That is why we are choosing to try to help raise funds for this particular little angel.

If you would like to help baby Natalie and her family have a little easier time this Christmas, whether you believe in it or not, please send a little something to the family via paypal :[email protected]

This is strictly voluntary, but would be a great gesture, not to a fellow man, but to a little baby girl that would love to have a great holiday season with her family.


Thanks for reading.

[DrtyRat]

I'm sending money right now! May the Lord continue to be with you and your wife, Josh.

[k's_silvia2.0]

Wow im glad to hear that shes doing ok and sorry for what Josh and his family have been put through.I could only imagine the hardship of this whole ordeal.
Im sure thats all forgotten when you see that precious little smile.
I will send something to help you guys out.So till then just look foward to whats to come.All the best wishes.
-Luis

[LimitedEdition]

^~~Who's Jeff?

I am down. Wishing your family the best Josh.

[VROOOM]

my mom works at Mattel im sure i could find some infant toys to send.



ps. i promise they wont be bad chinese ones

[Edgar]

I will be sending money as soon as I get paid.

Man, god bless that child and her family and Josh!
Everyone help a fellow Zilvian and little baby to have a great Christmas. I'm calling Santa right now, Rudolph has me on hold.

[k's_silvia2.0]

Originally Posted by LimitedEdition

^~~Who's Jeff?

I am down. Wishing your family the best Josh.

I was looking @ this crazy looking dude walk by and I F'ed up.

I fixed it though.

[CoasTek240]

wow, i just got done paying my bills and saw i had a little spending money to go out tonight and maybe buy a new test pipe for my car. Looks like Ill be buying the test pipe and donating my bar tab to Josh, Nicole and lil baby Natalie. God bless your family, Josh. I will have you in my prayers.

ps. More pictures of Baby Natalie, shes adoreable

[Sidewayzzz]

Such a sad story, as soon as I have the ability to use paypal again, I am sending some money that way. I hope that she has a great holiday season, some of us don't really know what we have until you read something like this. My heart goes out to the family, and anyone else who has a sibling or knows someone that suffers like this.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Originally Posted by Sidewayzzz

Such a sad story, as soon as I have the ability to use paypal again, I am sending some money that way. I hope that she has a great holiday season, some of us don't really know what we have until you read something like this. My heart goes out to the family, and anyone else who has a sibling or knows someone that suffers like this.

If you want to donate, but can't use paypal, please PM fromxtor and see if he has a post office box or a mailing address.


I am so happy that you all are contributing to baby Natalie. Thank you all!!!! It truly warms my heart.


And more pics of baby Nat:



Oh snap, she knocked daddy out!








Miss Diva Thang:


Princess Nat as Emma calls her:




Did Nat mention that her daddy passes out hella easy when she holds him?

[ziptiedae86]

Why would she want to get out of the military? Not trying to be an asshole. I know most of the staff at the NICU there on CP Lester.

Now, just a little military 411 for all of you.

If a service member's child is born in a military hospital, with a debilitating disease such as CP, the US govmt will cover the costs of LONG TERM medical care including any major operations and medicine FOR THE REST OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. What they will NOT cover is food and lodging (hence Lisa's request for donations).

Additionally, the parents now qualify for many state funded benefits and have access to places to stay like the Fisher house.

The parents still pay a lot out of pocket but the US govmt is covering much more of that cost.

With that being said, I have donated a bit I saved up for my turbo project to the aforementioned parents. I know what its like to have family issues come up while you serve (I'm ARMY btw). Money comes and goes folks, but some things are more important than cars, especially this time of year.

--ziptiedae86

[kdashy]

Princess Fiona, nice.

[tacotacotaco]

I will be making a donation once i get off work.
Im also gonna see if theres any parts i can sell off to donate.

[CursedGTR]

I Don't know Josh or his wife, but I am Active Duty with a daughter of my own Money is being sent right now.

[fromxtor]

Thank you Lisa and Kevin for going out on a limb for a fellow military member. Thanks to all my fellow Zilvians for taking time to even just stop and read this, I want everyone to know that you DO NOT have to send money if you just want to send a card or something like that PM me and I'll give you my adress. I also understand that soem of you all don't make a bunch of money or are in collage and only work part time. So if you do decide to give, please do so within your means.

For those asking for more pics, I will be unleashing the fury here shortly.

Again thank you everyone for your kind words/thoughts and donations if you feel so inclined to do so. I hope to be able to give back in any way I can.

Natalie was born in the local hospital here in Goldsboro, NC, and had to be flown via helicopter that same day to Greenville. I felt really bad for Nicole having to spend the night in the hospital in recovery w/o being able to visit her daughter. We then continued to visit her at PCMH daily for 3 months while she was there.

We are currently trying to get into several state/gov't programs but they aren't as easy to get into as your would think.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Originally Posted by ziptiedae86

Why would she want to get out of the military? Not trying to be an asshole. I know most of the staff at the NICU there on CP Lester.

Now, just a little military 411 for all of you.

If a service member's child is born in a military hospital, with a debilitating disease such as CP, the US govmt will cover the costs of LONG TERM medical care including any major operations and medicine FOR THE REST OF THE CHILD'S LIFE. What they will NOT cover is food and lodging (hence Lisa's request for donations).

Additionally, the parents now qualify for many state funded benefits and have access to places to stay like the Fisher house.

The parents still pay a lot out of pocket but the US govmt is covering much more of that cost.

With that being said, I have donated a bit I saved up for my turbo project to the aforementioned parents. I know what its like to have family issues come up while you serve (I'm ARMY btw). Money comes and goes folks, but some things are more important things than cars, especially this time of year.

--ziptiedae86

There are other costs that the military is not covering right now. The father is active duty, and Nat needed someone to care for her 24/7. I know that the military and tricare only pay for parts of it. There is a lawsuit going on right now trying to get the govt to pay as you have stated(not with this family, another). It is a hard thing, and I know you weren't trying to be an ass. Just a lot of factors in it.


I know that Josh and his family appreciate just the thought and the time you all have given to just read this thread.

[upSLIDEdown]

Wow, she's a cutie! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Families mean so much, whether it's your own personal family, or a family of sorts (such as Zilvia). Looks like you've got a beautiful new addition to yours!

[CrimsonRockett]

I will deff. contribute as soon as I get my little problem settled.

She's super adorable.

Makes me want to have kids at such an early age.

[Edgar]

Every kid needs a puppy! Again! I hope everything goes for the best.

[hijack3d]

She's so cute... my neice came out looking like an alien :-\ ...

PMed you, btw !

[Rob's S14]

Just sent. Best wishes to you and the whole family.

[LA_phantom_240]

Crap. Why do I have to be so broke?

As soon as I get paid next, I'll be glad to help.

[tdub377]

Just sent my donation. That is a beautiful little girl there. I hope all goes well and you are in my prayers. I dont really have much money to spend right now between my cars and I just bought a house, but hey whatever I dont care. It is the time to give and this family needs help so its worth it to me.

[Ninjabread]

Josh and Nicole, I'll be sending a gift your way once my paycheck clears.

Again, wish you guys the best of luck!

[Roc]

Hope everything works out... I understand its a rough time God Bless Your child. Ill see if I can send a little something... hope evertyhing turns out for the best.

[fromxtor]

Thank you very much for those of you who have sent gifts already, Nicole and I are florred at your generosity.

Also to anyone who has already sent a gift plz PM me or e-mail me your mailing address so we can at least send thank you cards. My e-mail is [email protected] obviously, and those who will be sending money plz put a mailing address on your paypal payment.

[ManoNegra]

Wishing you the best man. I'm speechless...

[ecuastyle84]

omg this is so sad...ill be happy to send a donation...my best wishes to you Josh/Nicole and that adorable baby. i hope all goes well and god bless.

[S13SilviaGirl]

Once again, members of Zilvia, you are all AWESOME!!!!!

[j00ni3]

just sent a wee bit that may help their family... hope everything goes well and hope that in the end everyone will be happy~