Layton J's quilt    (Quilt Completed)

Thank you

It's here and it's amazing. It really is an amazing quilt and what you guys do is fantastic. Thank you from us all xxx

Finished photos

Individual squares

Fabric

Card

Stitched by: Heather Jepson

Biography

Layton was born full term but suffered Hypoxic-Ischemic Encephalopathy at the highest level (loss of oxygen) during the labour which resulted in brain damage. Layton was sent to a special unit straight from birth to be cooled to try and prevent further damage to his brain and organs and also to stabalise the seizures he was constantly having. After 3 weeks in intensive care, we brought Layton home with the knowledge that he had brain damage which has resulted in a diagnosis of Severe Cerebral Palsy.

Layton is now two, he has an unsafe swallow so has been fed via NG tube/Gastrostomy tube since birth. He suffers from reflux, dystonia and has variable tone which causes discomfort and frustration. He is unable to sit unaided but he has learnt to roll and is strengthening his head control more and more. He is non verbal but is extremely alert and aware of his surroundings. He has learnt to target well with his hands and understands he can make choices with toys by doing so.

We are extremely proud of what Layton has already achieved with his determination to control his body and look forward to helping him achieve a little more each day.