Born at just 1 lb, Braydin Doubt set to leave Pittsburgh hospital after nearly a year

Braydin Doubt, born weighing just one pound and given less than a 1% chance of survival, is preparing to leave Children’s Hospital after nearly a year, with his family celebrating his miraculous journey.”We call him Superman. Because that’s really what he is,” said Julia Anderson, Braydin’s mother.Braydin’s father, Brady Doubt, refers to his son as “nothing short of a miracle from God.” Julia tells Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they have seen the proof. “He had less than a 1% chance of living. I think that’s a miracle in itself. And he also saved Dad. That battery that blew up at U.S. Steel was his, but he didn’t stay because something was going on with him,” she said.Braydin has faced numerous challenges, including needing multiple transfusions due to anemia and battling COVID-19 in September. Despite these challenges, Julia is excited about the future. “I’m just excited because in 11 months, I never got to, like, be a mom. And, like, I want to take him to like restaurants and feed him a lemon and stuff like that. Take him to the zoo, show him the world because he deserves it,” she said.Braydin’s father, unable to attend the interview due to work commitments, sent a statement expressing his gratitude and hope for the future. Brady Doubt wrote: I’m sorry I can’t make it to this. It’s a sad reality of life and one of the many sacrifices our family has had to make while living the NICU life. Missing out becomes mandatory, because the world outside these hospital walls doesn’t pause for anyone.Braydin’s story is nothing short of a miracle from God. His journey home is still in progress, and it has been a rough one—but his strength and resilience are unmatched. Born at just 25 weeks, we were told he wasn’t going to survive. It was confirmed more than once. And if he did survive, they said it would be nothing less than a miracle. And that’s exactly what it has been—a true miracle.As parents, watching your child suffer is unbearable. We’ve witnessed countless CPR sessions, illnesses, and daily battles just to stay alive. Seeing him fight every single day while having absolutely no control over the outcome is heartbreaking, depressing, and draining. You lose yourself in it, never knowing if that day might be his last.We didn’t understand why this was happening. But for me, prayer saved us. Putting God first and letting Him carry our pain gave us the strength to continue fighting as a family.Braydin isn’t just fighting to live—he is saving us. He is healing us, humbling us, and shaping us into better people every single day simply by being our son and allowing us to be part of his journey.I hope Braydin’s story inspires others—especially Julia, his mom, who has been there 24/7, never leaving the hospital, choosing to be by his side instead of working. I hope that inspires families facing the same situation, because that is the hardest part of all of this: witnessing the really bad days, sleeping in the hospital for nearly a year, and never leaving your child’s side. It takes immense bravery and courage.Lastly, I pray that Braydin’s story reminds people to stay humble. There are children and families in this world who have been dealt an even harder hand than we were. I pray Braydin can be a light and an inspiration to them—to always believe, to pray, and to keep God first.John 13:7 says, “You may not know now, but later you will understand.”Stay diligent. Stay steadfast. Stay patient. And no matter the circumstance, keep going—and keep God at the center. 🙏The family has also set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses, as Julia lost her job due to the time spent at the hospital. Fundraiser by Jacklyn Anderson : Help Braydin Thrive After Early Challenges

PITTSBURGH —

Braydin Doubt, born weighing just one pound and given less than a 1% chance of survival, is preparing to leave Children’s Hospital after nearly a year, with his family celebrating his miraculous journey.

“We call him Superman. Because that’s really what he is,” said Julia Anderson, Braydin’s mother.

Braydin’s father, Brady Doubt, refers to his son as “nothing short of a miracle from God.” Julia tells Pittsburgh’s Action News 4 that they have seen the proof.

“He had less than a 1% chance of living. I think that’s a miracle in itself. And he also saved Dad. That battery that blew up at U.S. Steel was his, but he didn’t stay because something was going on with him,” she said.

Braydin has faced numerous challenges, including needing multiple transfusions due to anemia and battling COVID-19 in September. Despite these challenges, Julia is excited about the future.

“I’m just excited because in 11 months, I never got to, like, be a mom. And, like, I want to take him to like restaurants and feed him a lemon and stuff like that. Take him to the zoo, show him the world because he deserves it,” she said.

Braydin’s father, unable to attend the interview due to work commitments, sent a statement expressing his gratitude and hope for the future.

Brady Doubt wrote:

I’m sorry I can’t make it to this. It’s a sad reality of life and one of the many sacrifices our family has had to make while living the NICU life. Missing out becomes mandatory, because the world outside these hospital walls doesn’t pause for anyone.

Braydin’s story is nothing short of a miracle from God. His journey home is still in progress, and it has been a rough one—but his strength and resilience are unmatched. Born at just 25 weeks, we were told he wasn’t going to survive. It was confirmed more than once. And if he did survive, they said it would be nothing less than a miracle. And that’s exactly what it has been—a true miracle.

As parents, watching your child suffer is unbearable. We’ve witnessed countless CPR sessions, illnesses, and daily battles just to stay alive. Seeing him fight every single day while having absolutely no control over the outcome is heartbreaking, depressing, and draining. You lose yourself in it, never knowing if that day might be his last.

We didn’t understand why this was happening. But for me, prayer saved us. Putting God first and letting Him carry our pain gave us the strength to continue fighting as a family.

Braydin isn’t just fighting to live—he is saving us. He is healing us, humbling us, and shaping us into better people every single day simply by being our son and allowing us to be part of his journey.

I hope Braydin’s story inspires others—especially Julia, his mom, who has been there 24/7, never leaving the hospital, choosing to be by his side instead of working. I hope that inspires families facing the same situation, because that is the hardest part of all of this: witnessing the really bad days, sleeping in the hospital for nearly a year, and never leaving your child’s side. It takes immense bravery and courage.

Lastly, I pray that Braydin’s story reminds people to stay humble. There are children and families in this world who have been dealt an even harder hand than we were. I pray Braydin can be a light and an inspiration to them—to always believe, to pray, and to keep God first.

John 13:7 says, “You may not know now, but later you will understand.”

Stay diligent. Stay steadfast. Stay patient. And no matter the circumstance, keep going—and keep God at the center. 🙏

The family has also set up a GoFundMe to help with expenses, as Julia lost her job due to the time spent at the hospital. Fundraiser by Jacklyn Anderson : Help Braydin Thrive After Early Challenges