A baby girl born 14 weeks prematurely defied the odds by putting up an immense fight for life. Weighing just 1 pound at birth, the brave girl is now 5 years old and thriving.
Mom Chantal Beare was only 26 weeks along when her baby daughter, Tru Wende Beare, came into the world on Jan. 24, 2016, at Royal Columbia Hospital in New Westminster, Canada.
Chantal and her husband, Rob, clung to hope and one another as their baby girl fought to survive.
Tru spent over two months in an NICU incubator and four in the hospital overall battling chronic lung disease, necrotizing enterocolitis, two blood clots, sepsis, a congenital heart defect, retinopathy, and MRSA.
The parents said it was the “most challenging yet rewarding” time of their lives.
A tearful Chantal held her baby in her arms for the very first time 11 days after giving birth.
On day 33, Tru fell gravely sick, but she amazed her parents and care team by bouncing back.
“You definitely proved how strong you are from the beginning!” the proud mom said.
Tru endured seven blood transfusions and four rounds of antibiotics for her conditions. But she let her family and care team know she was a warrior.
On day 71, Tru’s team drew an encouraging conclusion: the baby girl was ready to come out of her incubator. On day 90, Tru graduated to low-flow oxygen.
By May, four months after being born and four weeks past her original due date, Tru was ready to go home with her parents, who thanked their immense network of friends, family, and medics for the invaluable support.
Now a happy, healthy 5-year-old, Tru is living her best life and setting an example for her 3-year-old sister, Faith.
“You show the world that you should: smile the biggest, laugh the loudest, love the deepest, as every day is a gift and you should live it to the fullest!” Chantal posted.
