Mackenzie’s Story

O Warrior Stories

Written by: Carly Blake

Hello, I am sharing the story of Mackenzie Blake a 4.5 year old O Warrior from NJ.  She is as diagnosed with a giant O at 12 weeks. At that time we were advised to terminate. After CVS, fetal echo, fetal MRIs and countless ultrasounds we continued to fight hard for our little girl. She was born at 37 weeks screaming her lungs out. Her O contained bowel, liver and spleen. Her surgeon was so happy how she looked and was able to repair her at 4 days old. She remained in the NICU for 24 days to gain weight and get stronger. She was running the place by the time she left. She came home and never looked back. She has had non O related health issues but she is the toughest, sassiest, most gorgeous kid I have ever met. She just makes me so proud to be her mama. She is tougher than I have ever been.