Our Story
Meet Emma Dawn Guyer. Emma has had to endure a lot in her short life so far. She was born in February of 2022 at full term and discharged with a perfect bill of health two days later. However, toward the end of her first week of life things started to change. She became increasing colicky and jaundice with her pediatrician at the time being dismissive of concerns raised. After...
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Navigating the Rollercoaster: Life After Transplant Listing
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Life post-listing for transplantation often teeters between the ordinary and the unexpected. For us, it meant adjusting to a new rhythm punctuated by the looming possibility of a... Continue Reading »
Our Journey to Hope: Navigating the Transplant Evaluation Process
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After the disappointment of a failed procedure, our journey towards hope led us to the Solid Organ Transplant Center at Dallas Children’s Medical Center. From the outset, the... Continue Reading »
The Post-Kasai Saga: A Journey Towards Transplant
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Emma's post-Kasai journey was a rollercoaster ride of uncertainty, setbacks, and unexpected turns. With the verdict of success or failure looming three months post-op, we embarked on a... Continue Reading »
Milestones and Surprises: A Toddler’s Journey to Independence
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It was a momentous day, etched into our memories as a testament to the resilience and determination of our little one. We had been on the cusp of... Continue Reading »
Emma Update April 2024
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April has just begun, but it has been an eventful month already. Emma was officially placed back on the list in Dallas and officially listed for the first... Continue Reading »
Emma Dawn
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A Mother’s Journey: Advocating for Emma’s Health
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Backstory time: Emma came into this world at 39 weeks gestation, the picture of health, or so we thought. However, by the end of her first week of... Continue Reading »