Your Impact…on Amy, Doug, Reese & Jackson

Giving birth is typically one of the most joyous, exciting times of life. However, if something unexpected happens, it can be terrifying.

Amy Maybon went into labor with her baby Jackson, but after arriving to the hospital, she underwent an emergency c-section. Jackson was not breathing when he was born, putting him in extremely critical condition.

Jackson spent many weeks at Poudre Valley Hospital before being transferred to the Children’s Hospital in Denver due to double pneumonia and numerous other health problems.

Finally, Amy and her husband Doug were able to take their baby home but not at all in the fashion they’d envisioned. Equipped with a machine to feed Jackson, an IV pole and several medications, the Maybons began to worry about how to provide care for Jackson while balancing work schedules.

The Maybons were referred to Respite Care, a home away from home for children with developmental disabilities. “Once I had my initial meeting with the Respite Care staff, a huge feeling of relief came over me,” Amy said. “To our amazement, despite all his problems, Respite Care welcomed him and was genuinely excited to have him!  They loved him before they had ever even met him!”

Jackson was ultimately diagnosed with cerebral palsy and hyperinsulinism, and six years later, is still involved with Respite Care. “The Respite Care staff has played such an important role in his development,” Amy explained.

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