After Spending 548 Days In The NICU Due To CHARGE Syndrome, This Nebraska Toddler Finally Got To Go Home With His Family

But no one was ready to give up on him. Jagger underwent several surgeries during his 18-month stay in the NICU, including open heart surgeries.

Thankfully, after lots of research, surgeries, and days of anxiety, cardiothoracic surgeons were able to close the hole in Jagger’s heart and connect it to the lungs and body, resulting in proper circulation. After caring for him from head to toe, Jagger began to heal and become stronger.

Jagger celebrated his first birthday in the NICU and was visited by friends and family who wanted to show their support. That support, combined with the outstanding care of the hospital staff, helped Jagger heal.

This October, Torie and Justin were able to take Jagger home, and he received thunderous applause as he left the hospital with his parents.

“Jagger’s outcome is the pinnacle of teamwork,” said Dr. Ram Kumar Subramanyan, chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Children’s Nebraska, in an interview for their YouTube channel.

“Nothing defines teamwork better than Jagger’s outcome.”

We are so glad to see that Jagger was able to get home safely after his inspiring journey.