The Harralston Family

Scroll down to see updates as the Valenti family progresses in their CDH Journey! (All updates are written and given by parents with consent)

Initial Backstory

We are a family of soon to be 4 from northwest Arkansas. We found out at 25 weeks that our baby girl has left sided CDH. After researching and talking with our local doctors we made the decision to relocate to St Petersburg for Dr. Kays. We feel confident in his team and feel this will give our girl the best shot at a happy and healthy life. The support we are receiving will be used for travel and relocation expenses as my husband will be traveling between Arkansas and Florida for work while our daughter and I stay in Florida with baby sister. 

We are in anxiously awaiting the arrival of our Annie girl in just a few weeks at JHACH with Dr Kays. We have a few appointments to get the plan finalized and are spending as much time with big sister before baby sis is here. We can’t believe the time is so close and are trying to focus on one day at a time and stay positive.

Update 3/31/2026

We are getting ready for our baby girls arrival in just 9 days. We are scared but hopeful. We can’t wait to see her!!

Update 5/3/2026

We are discharged! After a wild couple weeks our miracle girl is going to be heading home to Arkansas next week pending our final appointments here in Florida. The support we have received is so greatly appreciated.