Ted and Lisa Doherty had two healthy boys who had never needed services from Children's Hospital. That all changed on January 15th, 2001, when their third son, Theo, was unexpectedly delivered by emergency C-section at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, five weeks early and critically ill. In the delivery room, Theo needed 4 ½ minutes of chest compressions, epinephrine, and intubation & ventilation. He was given other life-saving medicine and procedures by the outstanding team at BIDMC and then transferred to Children's NICU. Theo's survival and outcome were uncertain. He was diagnosed with Perinatal Depression and Prematurity. Among his long list of medical issues were liver and pancreas damage, dangerously low blood platelet and glucose levels and his body's refusal to produce enough of either, under-developed lungs, brain swelling, edema, and a high level of lactic acid. They were told he may have suffered brain damage, and he was showing signs of Cerebral Palsy. And, at 3lbs 10oz, Theo was small for gestational age. There was no indication prior to delivery that anything was wrong with their baby. The family was shocked, devastated, and completely unprepared for the world of neonatal medicine. But they also had faith that if there was any place in the world that could help Theo pull through; it was Children's hospital. And they did. It was amazing and humbling to witness the nurses, doctors and other specialists at work saving their newborn and the children around them. By the 5th day Theo was taken off life-support and they were able to hear him cry, see his face, and hold him for the first time. It was their first moment of joy. By the 9th day Theo was producing blood platelets and glucose and the affected organs were on the rebound. A brain MRI also confirmed what they had hoped for- Theo had not had not suffered any significant brain bleeding. After 22 days in the NICUs of Children's and then BIDMC, they were able to bring Theo home, with vigilant follow-up pediatric and early intervention support. Theo is now a healthy, active, wonderful little boy who turned four on January 15th. He is a Red Sox fan, and his favorite player is Johnny Damon. The Doherty's are so very, very, grateful for what they have. Theo's outcome and success rest on his sturdy little nature and the exceptional medicine he received from Children's Hospital. In the words of one of his neonatologists, Theo was a true rescue. Kevin