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Aaron Michael Crampton, born May 1, 2003, 7:20 p.m.,
8 lbs 6.5 oz, 21.5 inches, with the prettiest blue eyes.
He was stuck in the birth canal, when finally freed; he
entered the world without breathing. The Dr. did his
best to help Aaron out, but not without causing a
Brachial Plexus Injury (BPI). Also known as Erb's Palsy,
he couldn't move his left arm, wrist, or fingers. The
nerve roots that controlled the left side of his body
were severed during delivery, Aaron was rushed to the
Neonatal Center where he spent several days, his
breathing was shallow and he wasn't swallowing
correctly.

When Aaron was discharged from the hospital it was
very difficult, the release care instructions were vague.
We didn't know what to do, but were constantly
reassured that everything was fine. This is how Aaron's
life began, we safety pinned his sleeve to his outfit to
keep his arm from falling lifelessly down. Upon getting
settled into life outside the womb we immediately
began therapy services.

Five years later, Aaron lives with Erb's Palsy, Autism,
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome and various therapy services
everyday.