Once upon a time, there lived a happy family, excitedly awaiting the arrival of their baby girl.  This baby girl, eager and determined, decided to meet her family in person as soon as possible.   Unfortunately, baby Iris was not quite prepared for this realm, and she spent her early days reliant on a ventilator in the neonatal intensive care unit.  A tracheostomy brought mobility, and the path to active engagement began to appear, leading her to Ranken Jordan Pediatric Bridge Hospital in February 2023.

With cheerful optimism, Iris’ mom Kristen worked with Ranken Jordan staff to navigate each obstacle and uncover each bend in the road searching for the path to home. 

Today, the path home has been revealed and Iris is ready to embark on the next part of her journey, a testament to the care and support that guider her from hospital to happily ever after at home.