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My Children's Story


What’s your story? Perhaps you are a former Children’s patient who received extraordinary care as a child. Or maybe you’re a family member who created a close bond with one of our many nurses, doctors, or other staff during your child’s stay at Children’s. Whatever the connection, we all have a Children’s story. To read some of these tales, see the featured stories below or search the story archives.

All stories will be reviewed before they are posted on the site. If your story meets all of our guidelines, it will appear on our site. For more information on how to tell a story, check out our Story Guidelines and Frequently Asked Questions.

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Featured Stories


Care and support of NICU staff made going home with preemies one of the happiest and saddest days of our lives
Benajmin and Alexander's Story
By Angie
Norwood Young America, MN

We were overjoyed to bring the boys home, but sad to leave the friends we had made behind. It's only been two months since we left, but I can't wait to go back to visit to show off the boys progress and visit with the nurses.

Incredibly fond memories of everyone who had worked to save my life
31 years ago
By Wendy
Peoria, AZ

Every year between April 22 and May 2 I think about the wonderful staff at this hospital. Your dedication and carrying will last and continue long past your years because of what you do for the children who go through your hospital.

So difficult leaving son in ICC, but thanks to caring nurses he was never alone
Claus' Story
By Josie
Rockford, MN

My son Claus was moved to Children's at 2 days and then diagnosed with Posterior Urethral Valves. My world fell apart in those first few days in the NICU.

Thanks to extraordinary doctors and nurses, we have a wonderful 2-year-old; Elle
Elle's Story
Plymouth, MN

Immediately when we found out we were pregnant, we were so happy and started to get ready for a new little baby in the house. But soon, mom became very sick. She had preeclampsia. Her blood pressure was so high from day 1. Immediately when we found out we were pregnant, we were so happy and started to get ready for a new little baby in the house. But soon, mom became very sick. She had preeclampsia. Her blood pressure was so high from day 1. Elle was born at 28 weeks and 1 day at 1 pound 15 ounces.

Thankful for knowledgeable team care after son's viral and bacterial meningitis diagnosis
Garett's Story
By Jennifer
Saint Michael, MN

My son, Garett, was admitted to Children's Minneapolis. in December 2003. He was diagnosed with Viral and Bacterial Meningitis. I have nothing but good things to say about the hospital and the staff. He is now a very active 4-year-old and is completely healthy.

I will never forget the nurses that carried me through the beginning of my babies' lives
By Nancy
Coon Rapids, MN

As a first time mom, delivering premature twin boys was very frightening. The nurses and doctors in the NICU were absolutely amazing.