An American couple have become famous across the world, after their baby boy was born prematurely at 22 weeks, weighing only 14 ounces.
Carrie gave birth to her newborn, Decklen Maize on Tuesday May 13th despite not being due for another four months.
Carrie had to have an emergency C-Section when she discovered that her umbilical cord had prolapsed and Decklen was born prematurely as a result.
Decklen measures just under ten inches and is currently on a ventilator in St. Mary Medical Center in California.
Decklen’s father, James has revealed it has been an upsetting experience for both him and Carrie, but believe that little Decklen is a fighter.
“If he’s a fighter, you know, we want him to fight and make his own decisions. It’s rough just being able to sit there at his bedside and just pretty much whisper. A baby can be saved if you have a doctor that is willing to do what he has to do, we have a great doctor.”
