Impact Stories

"This resource would be very helpful to my family in many ways. I have undiagnosed BPD and I was recently diagnosed with postpartum depression immediately after giving birth to my daughter Ky’launa. My daughter was born via emergency C-section due to pregnancy complications. I then spent 2weeks in the hospital with severe preeclampsia and uterine infection. This was my second pregnancy after losing my son at 18weeks back in December 2021 and I just wanted a peaceful pregnancy this time around but my little one had other plans. Ky’launa was born at 24weeks 1lb 3oz. She’s been in NICU since her birthdate 12/17/2025. I cry everyday knowing I missed her first everything but I know she needs the NICU to help her grow. I will use this program as “My Village” many don’t understand what NICU moms go through and it’s hard to explain to my family so I will lean on others who have been in my shoes for support, knowledge and guidance during my daughter’s NICU journey."

"My baby was born at 26+3 due to PPROM. He is 3 weeks old today! It has been a very rough journey already… especially when he struggles, I feel like I’m dying on the inside. I want to be with him 24/7 but that’s unrealistic.. I try to go up as much as I can but it’s not always easy to do so. The Skylar Project would really help in allowing me to see my son to ease the mind of “gas money” instead of solely focusing on my child.    The Skylar Project would really help in allowing me to see my son.. to ease the mind of “gas money” instead of solely focusing on my child."

When I first found out I was pregnant and I was expecting a baby girl I was overly excited but at my second appointment I was told my baby girl was high risk to be born with OSB which wasn't something I was expecting to hear instead of regular appointments my appointments became more frequent than normal I was also told my AFP was high but they was unsure of the reason why. I went to the emergency room in my hometown on December 29,2025 @6am told them what was wrong with me and instead of getting a full checkup they only did my vitals and came me an EKG and also took a urine sample but never came back to check on me or follow up with me about any of my results I was completely ignored and didn't receive the proper care. Before I got discharged a LPN asked me "what did I want her to do" and I felt disgusted and belittled in many ways not only as a human but as a MOTHER. I got discharged and all of my symptoms got worse I went back to the emergency room again 4-5hours later and finally got the proper care, but then I was told I wasn't going home because my pressure was high and I had protein in my urine and I was then diagnosed with severe preeclampsia I asked why I didn't know about it earlier cause I gave a urine sample the RN told me she didn't see a urine sample being collected from me in the data base and I was appalled. My doctor told me the next morning I had to be transferred to UAB women's and infants because Selma, AL wasn't/isn't equipped to deal with preemie babies and if I was to give birth in my hometown hospital more than likely my baby wouldn't survive but I would.  It was a fight from that day forward I stayed in the hospital from December 29,2025 until January 12,2026 different tasks daily from daily NST, daily blood drawing, and etc. I had to have a cesarean on January 9, 2026 because things had started taking a turn for the worse. I'm currently out of work due to the pregnancy situation. Each day my baby girl is making good progress I call and check on her throughout the day every day along with going to see her through the week and on the weekends also when I can. She's a fighter and was born at 26 gestational weeks weighing 1lb 2ozs now she's 1 month 8 days but 31 weeks in gestational age 2lbs and 1.5ozs. She faced many obstacles but she's thriving and making it with the help of prayer and love from family and the lovely nurses at UAB womens and infants and GOD himself.

I'm looking for financial support due to me being out of work since November 23,2025 I lost my job due to frequent doctor visits and ended up in the hospital a month later so bills are behind rent, gas, lights, car note, car insurance, and etc. Family help as much as they can but nothing is on track financially as of now I just got approved for WIOA to get assistance for a CNA program so I can find work soon as baby girl comes home. But as of now, I'm broke account in the negative and no income at all not even unemployment. I need any and all the help I can get."