Shuswap parents focused on caring for son born 3 months ahead of due date

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Fundraiser set up to help former Sicamous couple to stay with son in Kelowna

Though not technically due until April 17, micro-preemie baby Dougie has already been in the world for the past three months, fighting for his life in the Vancouver Women’s Hospital neonatal intensive care unit .

There is still a long road ahead, but it has finally led them a bit closer to home after spending the past three months at the hospital in Vancouver. Julie said now, however, he seems to be doing OK off oxygen, and they’re focusing on breastfeeding so they can remove the feeding tube.

 

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