Meet Some of Our Miracles

Nolee Jones Heart Patient

During a routine check-up when Nolee was 4 months old, doctors discovered an abnormal heart rhythm and poor oxygen. She came to Children’s of Mississippi by ambulance where pediatric specialists found she had two holes in her heart – conditions called atrial septal defect and ventricular septal defect. One month later, Nolee had open heart surgery to close the holes.

Since then, Nolee hasn’t looked back. She has reached every milestone as she should, living without restrictions.

Nolee enjoys dancing, reading, watching TV, and outdoor sports activities. Nolee dislikes spiders, snakes, and cheesy foods.

Wyatt Kitchell Premature Birth and NICU Patient

When Wyatt’s mom went into labor at only 25 weeks of pregnancy, she came to Wiser Hospital for Women and Infants at UMMC for expert care. Three days later Wyatt arrived, weighing only 2 pounds, 5 ounces.

As a micro-preemie, Wyatt was at risk for numerous complications. But despite his extremely early birth, he never needed surgery, major medications, or even support from a ventilator. For his first 100 days of life, he stayed in the NICU at Children’s of Mississippi. His mom says he received care that was nothing short of extraordinary.

On Sept. 1, 2016, Wyatt went home with his family at last. Now a happy 5-year-old, Wyatt’s future looks healthy and bright.

Lundyn Roberts

Lundyn was born with Aicardi Syndrome, an extremely rare neurological disorder that occurs almost always in girls. The condition, estimated to affect about 4,000 people worldwide, causes seizures and other complications. It has no cure.

To help manage her care, Lundyn sees the pediatric experts on the complex care team at Children’s of Mississippi. In her short life, Lundyn has had stays in neonatal and pediatric intensive care units and on just about every floor in the hospital. Her mom says Lundyn’s doctor is always responsive to questions, and all her nurses, too many to name, have been good to them both.

Lundyn loves being cuddled and listening to music. She doesn’t love getting her hair combed and her teeth brushed.

Jordyn Braxton   Rare Heart Condition

Jordyn was born with a rare heart condition, Tetralogy of Fallot. This means he was born with 4 very serious heart defects.

Jordyn spent the first 5 weeks of his life at Children’s of Mississippi and has undergone two open heart surgeries here.

Jordyn goes to Children’s of Mississippi every 4 months to see his cardiologist. His condition will require him to undergo additional surgeries in the future, but for now he is a playful toddler who loves Mickey Mouse and playing with his older siblings.

Max Bishop Heart Defect

Before Max was born, pediatric cardiologists at Children’s of Mississippi discovered he had a rare, critical heart defect. Normally, there are two main vessels that take blood from the heart throughout the body. Max had only one.

In his five short years, Max’s has had five open-heart surgeries to repair his heart and create the missing vessel with artificial valves and veins. Because these don’t change size, Max will need future surgeries to replace them as he grows.

In the meantime, he is doing well and charms everyone with his special talent: making pig noises like Peppa Pig!