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Family of Dawson Harris Home: Bolivar, MO (Polk County)
Dawson Anthony Harris
was born at 29 weeks’ gestation, 11 weeks before his due date, due to severe preeclampsia. Weighing only 2 pounds 8 ounces, Dawson was immediately intubated and placed in an isolette in the NICU at Cox South in Springfield. During his stay, there were many overwhelming emotions and hurdles. Getting off oxygen support and learning to eat were two of Dawson’s biggest challenges, he just needed time. Time seemed to stand still during our stay at the hospital. It was our best friend and enemy all in one. Dawson grew quickly, and each day he was growing stronger. He spent 64 days total in the NICU. During this time there were many ups and downs, scary moments, happy moments, and a lot of unstable feelings. But one thing remained constant, a place to sleep. Ronald McDonald House gave us a place to call home for those two months. We spent Christmas, New Years, and even Valentine’s Day at RMH. They made us feel like family and we met so many wonderful people while we stayed there. We will never forget our time at Ronald McDonald House and the way they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome.
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