The First 48: Hunter

Hunter was diagnosed with leukemia at 3 weeks old. He has passed.

What’s one thing you wish you had known in those first 48 hours?

“I don’t think there’s anything that would have helped.”

What helped you the most in those first 48 hours?

“Reading the protocol the doctor gave me. And trying to learn more about what we had to do.”

What is one moment in those first 48 hours that you’ll never forget?

“I was a new mom. So I had to heal from my C section and be my son’s nurse and mom. And try not to break down.”

If you could go back, what’s one thing you’d tell yourself?

“You’re doing great.”


This First 48 story was submitted by Renee.