Baby Matthew arrived at the end of June, a beautiful little boy with gorgeous brown eyes. Both his biological and adoptive families were by his side when doctors confirmed the diagnosis they had suspected in utero—Alagille Syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that impacts the liver and heart and often requires a myriad of interventions and surgeries throughout the individual’s life. Matthew’s birth parents had chosen to make an adoption plan for him and had worked with Spence-Chapin to select an extraordinary adoptive family.
Matthew’s adoptive family had already received extensive training from Spence-Chapin, and they were more than prepared to care for Baby Matthew’s needs. By August, Baby Matthew was doing incredibly well and went home to his adoptive parents and siblings.
Matthew has now been home with his forever family for 15 months and is his health has been stable. He is small but still growing reasonably for a person with Alagille syndrome. His kidney and liver issues are chronic but holding steady. His heart issues have improved some as he has grown. He is adored by his brothers and sisters and his family has a great open adoption with his biological family.
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