"Tiny Heartbeats, Big Battle: Help Bailey and Jolie Support Their Little Soldier"

Bailey and Jolie, a hardworking young couple expecting their first child, have encountered an unexpected and challenging situation.

At 2 AM on April 25th (Anzac Day), Bailey was informed that his pregnant partner, Jolie, had been rushed to the hospital with severe stomach pains. Jolie unexpectedly went into early labor, and their son was born prematurely at just 24 weeks. Immediately after birth, their son was taken to the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) for stabilisation before being transferred to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) in Wellington for specialised care.

Upon arrival at the Wellington NICU, their son required continuous monitoring. Routine brain scans disclosed multiple brain bleeds, with one bleed raising concerns about a possible grade 4 severity—where bleeding extends into the brain tissues around the ventricles, potentially leading to significant long-term neurological impacts. The medical team has indicated that further scans will be necessary to assess his condition.

After discussions with the doctors, Bailey and Jolie were informed that, if all progresses well, their son would need to remain in NICU for at least ten weeks. In light of these events, this Givealittle page has been started to help alleviate the financial strain on Bailey and Jolie, enabling them to stay by their son’s side during this critical period.

Updates on progress will be provided as they become available.