Help us stay close to our baby boy in the NICU

Our little boy arrived far too soon — born at just 26 weeks. He’s tiny, fragile, and incredibly brave. Every day in NICU, he’s fighting hard to grow stronger, and we’re so proud of the progress he’s making. We are currently in Queen Mary Hospital in Dunedin with the hopes of returning home to Palmerston North as soon as he’s fit enough to travel by air.

Because he was born so early, our baby will need to stay in the NICU until around his original due date in February. Until then, he’ll continue receiving round-the-clock care from the amazing nurses in NICU.

These past weeks have been a huge struggle for us and our boys. Sarah had a week long hospital stay in Wellington before being transferred to Dunedin Hospital after bleeding out. Between travel costs, meals, and time away from work, the financial strain has become really tough on our little family. We’re doing our best to stay positive and focus on what matters most: being there for our baby and for Sarah.

We’ve created this Givealittle page to help with the ongoing weekly costs while our baby remains in intensive care. Every donation, no matter how small, makes a real difference — helping us cover travel, food, and basic living expenses so we can keep showing up for him every single day.

Your kindness and support mean the world to us. It gives us a sense of relief, and the breathing room we need to stay present with our boy as he continues his fight to grow, heal, and come home. 💙