This page was setup to bring awareness to his condition and provide support to his family as they prepare for extensive treatment leading up to a kidney transplant. James Kallen Griffin was born in October 2020, the youngest of 4 children and their only son. His middle name is Kallen, which is Gaelic for Warrior, that's exactly what he is. He is adored by his 3 older sister's Kaylee, Raegan and Teagan, who lovingly call him Sweet Baby James. Baby James was born with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) which means his kidneys only function at about 10% of what is considered normal. Kidney function less than 15% is considered Kidney Failure. Baby James has endured multiple surgeries already in his 5 months, including surgery to unblock his urinary tract, a vesicostomy, and surgery to place a feeding tube in his belly. He is scheduled for surgery in the next week (April, 2021) to install another line through his belly, to prepare him for Peritoneal Dialysis. Little man is then scheduled to start dialysis in May, after Mom and Dad go through about a week of training. The training will prepare them so they can administer his dialysis at home. The hope is that dialysis will stabilize Baby James and help him thrive to grow and age to a point the doctors need him to be to receive a kidney transplant. Doctors are planning for a transplant about two years old. Mom and Dad will begin the testing soon for kidney donation, to hopefully be a match with Baby James. April (Mom) is amazing and has enthusiastically taken on the role of Baby James’ Nurse flawlessly, which is a full time job. Calculating and administering Baby James’ medications, supplements, feeds and his least favorite, shots. On top of being a full time care taker, driver, etc. to Baby James’ big sisters and biggest cheerleaders Kaylee (16), Raegan (14) and Teagan (6). Jim (Dad) is a former Marine who served one combat tour in Iraq and was honorably discharged in 2004. Jim has served for 15 years in the United States Secret Service. In the last 14 years he has served in the Special Operations Division, working and training alongside of the most elite military and Law Enforcement units in the Special Operations community. Jim currently serves as an Instructor in the USSS Special Operations Training Section. Jim and April have so much to focus on with Baby James' care, thei family and honestly, our country. This page was created to raise awareness of Sweet Baby James’ condition, share his journey and provide support to his family. We thank you for being here. https://taplink.cc/sweetbabyjamesthewarriorkid
