This story was written by Londyn’s mother, Kiera Cole, who stayed at RMHC Maryland for 517 days, with her partner Richard. Londyn was transferred to Baltimore in January 2024, and they finally rang the good news bell and took Londyn home on June 15th, 2025. We are so happy for their family!
Our baby girl, Londyn, made her debut on December 19, 2023, at 27 weeks’ gestation due to preterm premature rupture of membranes (PPROM). PPROM is a pregnancy complication where the amniotic sac breaks before 37 weeks of gestation. Londyn was born three months prematurely, weighing only 2 pounds, with a list of complications. We never would have thought this would become our reality. Despite all the odds up against her, Londyn continues to fight each and every day.
Due to her premature arrival, Londyn was transferred to Baltimore to be seen at the University of Maryland Medical Center, over an hour away from our home. We knew we wanted to be by her side every step of the way and be as close as possible to her during this very critical time in her life. Londyn’s future is unknown to us, but we have held on to hope as she continues to fight.
After a few days of sleeping in the hospital and traveling the distance back and forth to our home, we were introduced to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Maryland, and we felt that our prayers had been answered! We had been drowning in the stress and concerns of traveling and not being by her side. We felt so blessed with the comfort and stability RMHC Maryland provided for our family. After being here for 517 days, the Ronald McDonald House has truly become our second family and our home during this challenging time. Though times were dark for us in the beginning, RMH brought the light in the small ways that really mattered. Not only did we have a place to stay, with meals, transportation, and a sense of security, but we were also greeted with smiles and hugs upon arrival. The little things that brought us joy made RMH truly feel like home. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. RMHC will always be in our hearts.
