Love Notes

When their second son, Wyatt, was born 15 weeks early the Kurtz family found themselves unexpectedly in Iowa City. Anticipating a long NICU stay, the Waukee

When Trisha and Scott Waterman’s daughter was born prematurely, they were filled with uncertainty. “Knowing we didn’t live close enough to the hospital to spend

Pregnant with her first child, Rochelle felt unprepared when her water broke 7 weeks early. “I honestly did not have my diaper bag ready. Just

When their infant son was life flighted to Iowa Healthcare Stead Family Children’s Hospital, Kayla and Ben arrived with just the clothes on their backs.

The night that Daniel and I came to the Ronald McDonald House, I didn’t have shoes on my feet. I remember this detail clearly. I

At just 26 weeks pregnant with twins, Kelly DeKeyrel’s water unexpectedly broke. Kelly immediately went on strict bed rest at University of Iowa Hospitals and

It was a Thursday when Davenport couple Jenny and Keenan Hutcheson welcomed their third child into the world, eight weeks ahead of schedule. Baby Remi

My name is Karen, and I came to the Ronald McDonald House in October 2017. My son Toby, who was 15 years old at the

Emmerson was born premature at just 28 weeks and 5 days gestation. Briana and Cameron Hayward were transferred from Allen Hospital in Waterloo to UnityPoint

Rochelle Hoeger and her daughter Jasmyn were exhausted from traveling back and forth from their home in Dyersville, Iowa to Iowa City for outpatient treatment.

Those who stay with the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois become a part of a family that lasts a lifetime.

Mikai was born with double inlet left ventricle which affects the valves and chambers of the heart. This means he only has one working pumping

2022 It has been over 6 years since twins Beauregard Lee and Genevieve Rose were delivered by emergency C-section more than 16 weeks ahead of

Cecilia (Ceci) may only be 16 years old, but she has gone through a lot in her lifetime. Born with Spina Bifida, Hydrocephalus, and a

Spending multiple weeks away from home for outpatient treatment can be challenging. Luckily, Alisha Moffett and her son Dallas learned that the Ronald McDonald House