This April, Jaron and Rachel Safley of Arcadia welcomed their fourth child. Little Hyrum was born six weeks early and was admitted to the NICU due to his prematurity and an increased need for oxygen. Soon after, he started having seizures and was life-flighted to the NICU at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo. Hyrum was diagnosed with a level three brain bleed. Thankfully, the brain bleed resolved itself with a positive prognosis for a healthy life.  After a three-week stay in the NICU, Hyrum came home on oxygen, and is now doing well.

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Along with the stress of Hyrum being in the NICU, Rachel had complications with the C-section, which resulted in an infection. A week after coming home from the NICU, she was admitted into wound care and had a second surgery to help the C-section incision heal correctly. Rachel has fought multiple infections requiring many recurring trips to IV therapy for antibiotics, along with extensive wound care.  While still trying to heal, she now has an additional medical diagnosis that may require another surgery later this year.

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Through it all, the Safleys have tried to stay positive. They are extremely grateful for the outpouring of support and help they have received. However, they were hit with yet another blow when their insurance company refused to pay many of the bills that resulted from baby Hyrum’s stay in intensive care. With their financial resources drained and facing large medical bills, they need our amazing community’s help. Anything you can do to help this wonderful family will be very appreciated.