Growth Restriction Growth restriction during pregnancy is a very serious condition. It is called IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in single pregnancies, and SIUGR, Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in twin pregnancies. Unfortunately, it is also a condition that I am very familiar with, as one of my twins suffered from it. According to WebMD: Intrauterine … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Update: Lucky and Adiana
Micro Preemie Update Even though I have never met any of our Micro Preemie miracle babies in person (with the exception of my own twins, obviously) I still become invested in each one. I love to get messages and read updates on them. I also have become Facebook friends with many families, so I am able to see them as they grow and change. Today, I'm so honored to bring you a … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays and Zander
Welcome to Micro Preemie Monday! For those of you that have been here before, thank you for all your support. If you're new to the blog or new to reading on Mondays, let me give you the scoop. Mondays are the days we celebrate Miracles! I have two of my own....my twins. They were born at 25 weeks, 5 days at 1 lb 7 oz and 2 lbs 2 oz. I share my story on the blog to give … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays and Dayne
Welcome to Micro Preemie Monday. I'm so happy you're here. Today, I have Dayne's story, as told by his mom, Dawn. I will also have a few definitions at the end of the post. Now, let's meet Dayne... 1.Tell us about your baby. Dayne was 23 weeks 3 days & weighed 1 lb 4 oz 11 inches long. 2.How long was your NICU stay? What was the hardest part? He … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays and Henry
Please help we welcome Amber, as she tells her story about her beautiful son Henry. As I told you about in my previous post on FRIDAY, Amber also had a young child at home during the pregnancy and birth of Henry. Henry was also born at the same gestation as the twins. In each of these stories, I find so many similarities, yet so many differences. Thank you to Amber for sharing … [Read more...]
