My Nonprofit Reviews

Giving birth to you child is an experience, no words can describe. Bringing your baby home, sharing them with your family, another exciting experience. Having your maternal instincts tell you there is something wrong with your perfect little baby, yet again, an indescribable experience.
I remember sitting at 3 a.m. trying to feed my newborn Joseph, and panicking because he was choking on his milk. It was an unforgettable experience. The sound, which I know now is a stidor, sounded as if he was drowning and just coming up for air, his lips would turn blue because he'd stop breathing in between. Frightening, would be the closes word to describe it, I was terrified to feed him.
I began video taping his feedings, and took it to his pediatrician. She heard to tape and said to me "your son has something called, laryngomalacia". My son was five weeks old at this time, born at 36 weeks.
She began to give me a brief description of it, and said "don't worry he'll out grow this, he'll be fine". Although, I was reassured by her words, it wasn't enough.
I needed to find out more! Like other parents, I began an internet search on this weird thing, LARYNGOMALACIA. After I typed it into the search bar, I was immediatly lead to, Coping with Laryngomalacia's website. It was as if the gates of heaven opened up. Because of the information on the website, I was able to get a grip on my son's diagnosis. The website had a link to its facebook page, which I became a part of. It has brought me such comfort in knowing that I am not the only one! I was able to read and relate to other mothers, and read their stories or questions. I was able to use it as a sounding board for my worries and concerns.
Today when it comes to my son, I feel like I'm a pro at this. Being a part of the Coping with laryngomalacia community, I have gained the knowledge to know that my son will be okay, and that although we will have rough days, I have my little community to back me up.
Along with the support from social media, the organization hosts "laryngomalacia meet ups" where you get the chance to meet face to face and make bonds. I had the pleasure to attend one recently, and it proved to be such a blessing. We live in New Jersey, the founder of the organization, Stephanie was hosting a play date at a local park. She began to share with me why she created, Coping with Laryngomalacia. I am so glad she answered her calling, we are blessed beyond words.
Joseph and I both proudly nominate Coping with Laryngomalacia as a GREAT NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION!