Sheldon

Sheldon (name changed) arrived at Palna through the cradle at our gate, as a newborn 1-day old infant.in October 2021. As he was of low birth weight and looked ill, he was taken to our Medical Crisis Unit, to be examined by the doctor. As he showed respiratory distress he was immediately hospitalised. Investigations showed that the baby had congenital acyanotic heart disease with a slightly enlarged heart and a hole between the upper chambers of the heart. He had broadband rockers bottom feet, was dysmorphic with his head being slightly big for his size. After being stabilised he was discharged, and came back to Palna, where he was under intensive medical care in the nursery isolation unit, and on a special diet. 
After a period of six months 2D Echocardiography was repeated and it was found that the hole in the heart had closed and structurally the child now had a normal heart.
In January 2023 the child’s motor functioning was however found moderately delayed. With the help of physiotherapy management & early stimulation he overcame these delays, and soon started walking independently. Despite all the challenges, little Sheldon was a strong and determined child. His charming smile easily won the hearts of everyone around him.
Finally, we decided to try and find an adoptive family for him, though we knew it would be difficult given his medical issues. It took a while but finally in December 2023 a young family from the United States of America accepted and took our little Sheldon as their own. We are grateful and feel blessed to have found a wonderful family willing to accept Sheldon despite his medical issues. It is so rare that this happens.