RYAN
and Bonny Flowerette welcomed their
second daughter, Isabella, to the world on Dec. 14,
2013—about six weeks ahead of schedule. Isabella’s
early arrival was expected after Bonny was placed
on bed rest 24 weeks into her pregnancy, but the
Stevens Point couple had to wait to bring their new
bundle of joy home.
Born at Aspirus Wausau Hospital weighing only
4 pounds, 12 ounces, Isabella needed specialized
care in the Anya Marie Jackson Newborn Intensive
Care Unit (NICU) in order to further develop her
lung function. The Flowerettes anticipated an early
delivery and the potential need for NICU care,
which is a big reason they chose Aspirus.
“Our first daughter (McKenzie) was also
premature, so we had a pretty good idea that Isabella
would be, too, even before I was placed on bed rest,”
Bonny said. “One of the reasons we chose to go to
Aspirus was specifically for the NICU.”
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While the Flowerettes were well-prepared for an
early delivery and the care needed afterward, one
thing they did not anticipate was how easy it was
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