Thomas Todd Stien

As many of you know, Ann's brother John and sister-in-law Ann, had a baby named Thomas Todd Stien on September 6.  He measured 7 pounds 2 ounces and 19.5 inches long.  Thomas had a rough entrance into the world.  Ann had a placental abruption shortly before his birth, which means the placenta started to pull away from the uterine lining causing blood to fill into the amniotic sac.  As a result, Thomas swallowed a lot of blood and also got some into his lungs, all of which left him with a decreased oxygen supply.  He was transported to Children's Hospital in St. Paul, MN where he fought hard, but eventually lost his fight after two weeks.  Although his time with us was too short, he will live on in our memories forever.  
Heaven has gained an amazing and beautiful little boy.

Leader Telegram Obituary (9/23/12):

Thomas Todd Stien, age 2 weeks, died peacefully in his mom and dad's arms at Children's Hospital in St. Paul, MN on Thursday, September 20, 2012.

Thomas was born in Eau Claire to Ann (Hattamer) and John Stien on September 6, 2012.  He fought an all too brief but courageous battle, unfortunately never making it home.  He and his parents are very thankful for the great and loving care he received at Children's Hospital in St. Paul.

Thomas is survived by his parents, Ann and John, and grandparents, Margaret Hattamer of Holcombe, and Kim and Lorann Stien of Eau Claire.

 

Friends may offer condolences online at www.fullerspeckienhulke.com.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Thomas Stien Memorial Fund at Charter Bank in Eau Claire, with donations going to the NICU at Children's Hospital in St. Paul.