Dax Ryan’s Story

Site created on July 9, 2018


Dax Ryan Schaefbauer was born on July 4th, 2018 at 2:52 p.m. weighing 6 pounds, 12 ounces and 20 inches long. He is absolutely perfect, with a full head of dark brown hair, the cutest bottom lip quiver, and his ladykiller eyelashes. After delivery, Dax was not feeding well and became very congested. We consulted a pediatrician, and after an evaluation,  it was decided that he needed further care in the NICU. On July 5th, 2018 at 2:30 a.m., he was transferred to the Essentia Health NICU in Fargo. Nate was able to go with Dax,  but Macey had to stay and recover before being discharged. After further evaluation in the NICU, he was diagnosed with an esophageal atresia with tracheoesophageal fistula and transferred to the Sanford Children's Hospital in Fargo for surgical intervention. Dax underwent a successful surgery on July 6th, 2018 and is now in the recovery process. 

We will be using this website to keep our family and friends informed. We are very grateful for all of the love, support, and prayers for Dax in his healing. Although Dax would love to see you all, we ask that he is given the time to rest and recover from his recent surgery.  As he continues to heal, we will do our best to provide updates to you all. In the meantime, you can view Dax at the following website:

http://www.nicview.net  (http://www.nicview.net ) (http://www.nicview.net  (http://www.nicview.net ))
Username: whiteparrot7728
Password: 9Fc$q3%L



Newest Update

7/18/18

Journal entry by Macey Schaefbauer —

We had our first check up since the NICU. It went really well. They wanted to make sure that he gained weight. He was up from 7lbs 1oz to 7lbs 6oz, he definitely likes to eat! He is recovering well and time will tell as to where he progresses to. We have further follow ups as time goes on but so far he is on track.

We have started to settle into a little more of a routine at home and again are so unbelievably thankful for all of the support we have received.

I won’t be posting anymore on caringbridge as now he is in the grow and recover phase. I will make sure to flood social media with pictures, sorry in advance. 😊

Thank you all again for the love, prayers and support, Nate, Dax and I are beyond blessed to have you all apart of our lives!
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