The Blues forward revealed on the Today Show Friday morning that the aftermath of the March 17 birth of his daughter, Lyla Grace, has involved complications. She was born with a defect known as gastroschisis and required corrective surgery shortly after being born.
Lyla Grace remains in the hospital, but is doing well after the procedure. She could come home as early as Monday. At Blues practice on Friday, Oshie said he and his fiancee, Lauren Cosgrove, knew about the condition prior to the birth.
And while they were prepared, they learned that nothing can totally prepare new parents for the emotions of such a situation. Oshie said he was with Lyla Grace throughout the procedure, holding her hand while doctors worked on the procedure.
had his first career hat trick on March 27 against Minnesota and scored a game-winning shootout goal in a 1-0 win over Philadelphia on Tuesday. But the happiest moment of the past few days was when he had to change a dirty diaper. For Lyla Grace, a dirty diaper was a great sign that things were right.