Family Story
When I first received the email from Nicole about her experience with premature birth, she called the journey their
“family story.” I really loved that description because it is absolutely true.
While the actual pregnancy and delivery directly involve the mother, a premature birth, and the circumstances surrounding it, affect the entire family.
Even though I felt responsible for the decisions made during my pregnancy since it was my body, my husband, my oldest son, and the rest of my family had just as big of a stake in what happened. My health, and the health of our babies, was just as important to each one of our family members.
While I had the physical experience, everyone had an emotional experience.
Premature birth is truly a family story.
I’m so happy to introduce you to Donovan, as told by his mom, Nicole.
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-1-683x1024.png)
Donovan
1.Tell us about your pregnancy.
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-683x1024.png)
2.Do you know what caused your premature birth?
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-2-683x1024.png)
3.How long was your NICU stay? What was the hardest part?
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-4-683x1024.png)
4.How are you and your family doing now?
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-3-683x1024.png)
5.What advice would you give to new preemie parents?
![family story](https://www.shanneva.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/family-story-5-683x1024.png)
What an amazing “Family Story”!
Isn’t it?! They are amazing. Thank you for reading!