Heart Warrior When you are told of heart defects in your baby at just 13 weeks pregnant, what would you do? Especially, if the doctors gave you no hope? As we've seen time and time again, meeting our strong micro preemies each Monday, doctors can't predict the future and medicine is not an exact science. It can't predict how hard we mothers will fight for our babies. The … [Read more...]
Twins Always: Zachary and Corey’s Story
Twins Always Micro preemie stories about twins always have a very special place in my heart. Because of my complicated pregnancy, I know a lot of twin parents and read a lot of twin stories. The bond that twins have just amazes me. From holding hands...or kicking each other in the womb, to their special twin language, it's no wonder that so many people are fascinated by how … [Read more...]
Making the transition: Liliana’s story
A Transition As any new mom knows, even after a full-term birth, making the transition and bringing your new baby home is scary. You feel alone, and a little unsure what to do. Now, imagine that you've been in the intensive care unit of the hospital with your baby for the last couple months. Making that transition from the NICU can be even scarier. How do you know your baby … [Read more...]
Strong in the Hospital: Dahlia’s story
The Hospital and NICU Whether it's one day or one hundred days, having your baby in the hospital is never easy. Every mom wants to give birth, and go home with a healthy baby a couple days later. Unfortunately, when you give birth to a preemie, this just doesn't happen. You really can't predict when your preemie will come home from the hospital. The doctors and nurses … [Read more...]
Faith and Joy: Audrey and Avery’s Story
Faith When put in an impossible situation, many people turn to their faith. It's the only thing that can help us make sense of things that don't seem to. It can bring strength and comfort in the hardest times. Leanne shares her story with premature birth today. She also shares her strong faith, and how it helped her during this difficult journey. Leanne's Pregnancy I … [Read more...]
