Blessing
When you are experiencing a complicated pregnancy or a NICU stay, it is sometimes hard to see the good. It is a scary and emotional time, but sometimes a premature birth is actually a blessing.
It may save a baby’s life.
I know that my premature birth saved my twins’ lives.
If I had not been in the hospital, or heard that slow heart rate, my boys may not have made it. While it was way too early, the outside world was still a better place for them to be. It gave them a fighting chance at life. They had simply run out of options in my womb.
Being in the hospital and delivering my boys at 25 weeks, 5 days was a blessing in disguise.
Today’s family experience the same type of blessing.
The series of events that led to a premature birth truly needed to happen. Lives were saved because of it.
I’m so happy to introduce you to Xavier, who truly is a blessing.
Xavier
1. Tell us about your baby.
My feisty preemie boy Xavier was born August 17th, 2017 at 26 weeks and 5 days. He was due November 17, 2017, (World Prematurity Day ) by the way, so I feel he was always meant to be a preemie . He was 1 pound and 8 oz,11 inches long . Xavier was born just crying and ready to be out in the world .
2. How long was your NICU stay? What was the hardest part?

3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

4.How are you and your baby doing now?

5. What advice would you give to a new preemie family?


He is precious and so glad both of you are Okay. My son was born at 31w6d andnwas in the nicu for 45 days.i wish i had made friends in the nicu too and i wish i could of talked to someone cause eveb 2 years later i struggle. Prayers he continues to do well
Oh my! My oldest was a preemie, but at 35 weeks, he was huge compared to the other kiddos in the NICU. We only spent 9 days in the NICU, but it was the most stressful time of my whole life. Isn’t modern medicine incredible?
I can’t image how difficult this was for you. Thank you for sharing your experience! I pray that you both continue to grow stronger!
I know that had to be extremely difficult, but I’m oh so glad for the happy ending. I’m glad he and mama are doing well!
I can’t even imagine how difficult this would be! Glad to hear he’s doing well!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I was a preemie myself born at 27 weeks.