Fighting For Answers As a parent, seeing your child hurt or sick is one of the worst feelings you can experience. You want to do everything in your power to help them and take away their pain. You would give anything to change places with them. Fighting for answers as to why they are struggling is not even a question. You do whatever you need to do to get them healthy … [Read more...]
Fight TTTS; Dakota and Scarlett’s Story
Fight TTTS If you're a regular reader of my blog, you know that my boys had to fight TTTS, and it is the reason that they were born extremely premature. While they say it is rare, TTTS seems all too common to me, and I know too many people who have been affected by it. Today, you will meet just one of those families. Please meet Dakota and Scarlett. 1.Tell us about … [Read more...]
Every Preemie Journey is Important, Clara’s Story
Preemie Journey When I first started this series, it was called Micro Preemie Monday. I solely focused on babies that weighed less than 2 lbs and were born before 28 weeks and their preemie journey. I thought the stories of the smallest survivors needed to be told because I had two of my own tiny miracles. As time has gone on, I have realized that every preemie journey is … [Read more...]
Precious Preemie Moments, Brix Michael-Dean’s story
Precious Preemie Moments The first time holding your newborn baby is a special moment for any new mom. However, a preemie mom doesn't always get to experience those things right away. It may be days, even weeks, before she gets to hold her baby, so when it finally happens it can be amazing. Those precious preemie moments are forever etched in her heart. Changing diapers, … [Read more...]
A surprise pregnancy, Carter’s Story
A Surprise pregnancy Pregnancy can happen in so many different ways. Some people plan, while others are unexpected. Some women know they are pregnant even before they take a test, while others don't experience any symptoms. Can you imagine going to the doctor for an illness, and instead having a surprise pregnancy? Today's micro preemie was a surprise pregnancy to her … [Read more...]
