02/26/2026
From a NICU mom to ➡️ a mom with Maxim nurses in her home ➡️to a Maxim employee herself to ➡️ her NICU baby graduating high school years later and getting ready for Nursing School.
Kelly's Maxim story is full circle. 💙💙💙
18 years ago, in a hospital room, Kelly faced unimaginable uncertainty as a new mother.
Kelly's son, Lukas, was born at just 25 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 10 ounces, and measuring under 10 inches long. Doctors gave him only a 25% chance of survival. From the very beginning, Lukas faced extraordinary challenges.
Lukas required intubation within a day and needed frequent resuscitation. His condition was complex and fragile; he was born with fused eyelids, underdeveloped ears, and extremely delicate skin. Kelly watched as her son grew inside an incubator, unable to hold or even touch him during those earliest days.
At just a month old, Lukas faced another life-threatening complication: necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC), a severe intestinal infection. That night, he was resuscitated 22 times.
For Kelly, it was a turning point.
"That evening, I realized that my tiny baby was literally fighting for his life and mine and he would not only get through this but grow to be the strongest kid I knew!"
His first year of life was spent almost entirely in the hospital, including every major holiday, from Thanksgiving to Easter.
As Lukas prepared for discharge, Kelly was introduced to the idea of home healthcare, something she had never previously considered.
Through Maxim Healthcare Services, Kelly and her family found not only skilled clinical support but also compassionate partners in Lukas' care.
The nurses who entered their home became an essential part of Lukas' growth and development. They managed his medical needs, including medications and G-tube care, and also supported his physical, occupational, and speech therapy exercises in ways that felt natural and engaging.
They read to him. They played with him. They taught his parents how to support his development every step of the way.
"The nurses helped Lukas every single minute they were in our home."
Read the rest of Lukas and Kelly's story on our blog today: https://www.maximhealthcare.com/healthcare-blog/
