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Micro Preemie Monday and Adiana

September 14, 2015 By Shann 107 Comments

Welcome back to Micro Preemie Mondays! Thank you so much for reading our story last week.

Today, we start the first of 4 new family posts. We’ll meet Adiana, as told by her mom, Adrienne. Adiana was a “Rainbow” baby, and I’ll explain that term at the end.

Micro Preemie

 

  1. Tell us about your baby.

Adiana Carmen Ann  was born at 8:32 pm at 1 lb 15 oz 13 inches on 5/13/14.

Adiana (1)

2. How long was your NICU Stay? What was the hardest part?

She was in the hospital for 2 months (no health issues just needed to gain weight) and she came home 7/16/14.

The hardest part about my NICU stay was leaving the hospital and not being able to take her home.

Adiana (3)

3. Do you know what caused your premature birth?

I was at work and felt the unbelievable pain while at my desk. I just chalked it up to be something that would past and it just kept getting worse and worse. I ended up in tears and had to leave work. My husband came to pick me up. He wanted me to go to the hospital that day but I just said let’s go home and maybe it will go away. We went home and not 3 hours later I couldn’t take it anymore. So, he took me to the ER. (I think the whole time he had a bad feeling about it). But I’m stubborn. We ended up being in the hospital for about 4 hours the whole time I’m in really bad pain. That next day I had surgery; I had Ectopic* surgery on August 15th, 2013.

After the surgery we ended up waiting 2 months 3 weeks 6 days before getting pregnant again. Granted my whole pregnancy was a complicated pregnancy and I had pre-eclamsia pretty much the whole time I was pregnant. I had protein in my urine causing me to be closely monitored and a week-long hospital stay starting at 27 weeks. By 28 weeks 2 days, I had my daughter. (My husband & I got married in the hospital the day before 5/12/14) and she was born 5/13/14 (we didn’t know that she would be born the next day).

4. How are you and your baby doing today?

She is now 1 years 3 months old at 18 lbs. Despite being born low birth weight she is doing amazingly well.

Adiana (2)

5. What advice would you give to new Preemie Parents?

My advice would be to stay strong and take it day by day.

Adiana (4)

From MayoClinic.org:

*Ectopic Pregnancy: An ectopic pregnancy occurs when a fertilized egg implants somewhere other than the main cavity of the uterus…An ectopic pregnancy can’t proceed normally. The fertilized egg can’t survive, and the growing tissue might destroy various maternal structures. Left untreated, life-threatening blood loss is possible.

From www.countthekicks.org.uk:

A “rainbow baby” is a baby that is born following a miscarriage, stillbirth, neonatal death or infant loss.In the real world, a beautiful and bright rainbow follows a storm and gives hope of things getting better. The rainbow is more appreciated having just experienced the storm in comparison.

Thank you Adrienne for sharing your story and beautiful Adiana with us.

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Filed Under: Blog, Micro Preemie Mondays, Prematurity Tagged With: ectopic pregnancy, micro preemie monday, preeclampsia, rainbow baby

Comments

  1. liz says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:26 am

    I cannot imagine what this must have been like to go through! She is beautiful!!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:42 pm

      Thank you so much for reading <3

      Reply
  2. callienicole7 says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:35 am

    Ah, she is just beautiful! I had pre-eclampsia with my son, but thankfully not until 36 weeks – it would be scary to have it happen earlier!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:43 pm

      Thank you so much for reading <3

      Reply
  3. Kate says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:44 am

    I had never heard of Rainbow Babies. My college roomie just delivered a (healthy)micro preemie after losing her daughter in a still birth.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 6:34 pm

      Thank you so much for reading <3

      Reply
  4. Sara Strand says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:58 am

    My niece is named Adriana! Love that name. Also, Penelope is my little rainbow baby. Big hugs mamas!

    Reply
    • Ad says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:44 pm

      Hello Sara, Adiana name is pronounced (Ah-d-ana). I just thought of it out of the blue. <3 Thank you so much for reading & your comment <3

      Reply
  5. Robin Rue (@massholemommy) says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Adiana is such a little sweetie. I loved reading her story here today.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:45 pm

      Thank you Robin for reading <3

      Reply
  6. Emilie says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:21 am

    I love the term “rainbow baby”. Adiana is absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:46 pm

      Thank you Emilie <3

      Reply
  7. alyssabderose says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:32 am

    What a beautiful story AND beautiful little girl! Blessings to you!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:48 pm

      Thank you for reading <3

      Reply
  8. Portia Lindi mogale says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:34 am

    I leant something new did not know about the term rainbow baby congrats on your baba may you enjoy years with her. I love this series and will be coming back to check it out

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:49 pm

      Thank you so much for reading Adiana’s story <3

      Reply
  9. Jasmine says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:35 am

    What a beautiful story. She’s precious.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:51 pm

      Thank you for reading <3

      Reply
  10. Shaylee says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:49 am

    She’s so adorable and what a fighter!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 6:35 pm

      Thank you so much <3

      Reply
  11. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    September 14, 2015 at 12:19 pm

    I love that term rainbow baby. She is so adorable. And with getting married the day before her birth May must be a time with a lot to celebrate!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:52 pm

      May is definitely a time to celebrate! 🙂 Thanks for reading Becky <3

      Reply
  12. Heather Serra says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:05 pm

    Oh my dear!! Poor mommy. Etopic pregnancies sound so painful…and scary! I’m so glad mommy and baby are doing great. I’ve never heard the expression “rainbow baby” until this post. That’s a beautiful image.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:50 pm

      Thank you so much Heather for reading our story <3

      Reply
  13. Tennille says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    She is absolutely adorable! You would never know now by looking at her that she was micro preemie! My younger brother is a Rainbow baby, but had no idea there was a term for it until today.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:11 pm

      Thank you so much. 🙂

      Reply
  14. Jovanhanna Kristina says

    September 14, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    She is such a beautiful little girl!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:09 pm

      Thank You so much 🙂

      Reply
  15. workingmommagic says

    September 14, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    What an amazing story.. and how special that they got married before she was born!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 5:10 pm

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  16. Rebekah says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:31 pm

    I had no idea what a rainbow baby was, although I’ve heard the term used before. It turns out my son is a rainbow baby! I can only imagine what it would be like to have premature baby, especially at 28 weeks! My son was in the NICU for 3 days after he was born because he had fluid in his lungs and I felt so lucky that out NICU experience wasn’t very scary.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:25 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  17. myreviewloveriya says

    September 14, 2015 at 3:58 pm

    Very inspiring post! Glad you had the courage to go through the tough times! she looks so adorable!! 🙂

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:39 am

      Thank you so much 🙂

      Reply
  18. Samantha says

    September 14, 2015 at 4:29 pm

    This is such a beautiful story and such a cute little girl as well!!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  19. Daisy says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    I’m so happy that she is doing well. What a cutie pie too – absolutely beautiful!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  20. Adrienne says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:26 pm

    Thank you so much 🙂

    Reply
  21. MarriedAndNaked (@MarriedAndNaked) says

    September 14, 2015 at 5:38 pm

    What a beautiful miracle. She is such a cutie!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 14, 2015 at 7:16 pm

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  22. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:10 pm

    What a beautiful kidlet! I love meeting these micro’s!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:09 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  23. goodenufmommy says

    September 14, 2015 at 7:22 pm

    What a healthy looking beautiful girl! What a miracle! Thanks for sharing her story!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 12:10 am

      Thank you so much <3

      Reply
  24. Tanisha @ ThriftyNYmom says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:41 pm

    What a precious baby. I didn’t know what rainbow baby meant before, thank you for sharing your story! I can’t even begin to imagine what you went through, you’re a strong mama! God bless.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:40 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  25. Joely Smith says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    What a lovely story and beautiful child. My daughter was premie and has CP due to it but she is also doing very well after many surgeries. Love to all Rainbow baby mamas!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:41 am

      <3

      Reply
  26. Lisa (@retrohousewife5) says

    September 14, 2015 at 8:59 pm

    Thanks for sharing! So glad she is healthy. My mom had pre-eclamsia with me and I was a preemie but not nearly that early. I was 5 lbs.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:41 am

      <3

      Reply
  27. cramos13 says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:17 pm

    Oh my goodness Adiana was a tiny baby and now look at her! She is a beautiful little girl and she’s got a beautiful name too. Thank you for sharing her story with us.

    Hope you had a great day Shann!

    Cori

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:42 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  28. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    September 14, 2015 at 9:39 pm

    Such a teeny baby. Glad that the baby is happy and healthy today.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:43 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  29. serenemomblog says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:03 pm

    Oh she’s so adorable! So glad that she’s nice and healthy now. Great story!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:45 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  30. WholeFoodBellies says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:13 pm

    What a beautiful little girl! How scary to be in that situation, I am so happy that it all worked out well for baby Adiana!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:43 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  31. Angela Prude says

    September 14, 2015 at 10:44 pm

    Im so proud of you for never giving up. Adiana is such a precious gift, i love you all

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:44 am

      Thank you Angie <3 we love you too <3

      Reply
  32. Susannah says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:18 pm

    She is absolutely precious!!! <3

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:45 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  33. Claudette Esterine says

    September 14, 2015 at 11:20 pm

    Welcome sweetie, welcome! You are another one of those strong brave ones who came to do great things!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:58 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  34. miss (@thedealmatch) says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:59 am

    Lovely kid and beautiful story! Glad she is healthy now

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  35. Shannon P says

    September 15, 2015 at 3:52 am

    1lb 15oz?! I can’t even imagine! And now look at her! She is so gorgeous!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:47 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  36. Elizabeth O. says

    September 15, 2015 at 4:22 am

    She’s really tiny, it’s a good thing she didn’t have any health issues or any complications at all! It must’ve been quite a journey for the family.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:47 am

      <3

      Reply
  37. VICTORIA says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Children are always a blessing to us. They are the future! I felt sad at first reading about her condition but knowing how healthy she is made me smile!=)

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:58 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  38. Inspiration Indulgence says

    September 15, 2015 at 7:57 am

    I can’t imagine having a baby and then not being able to take her home! That would be the hardest thing in the world.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:29 am

      <3

      Reply
  39. Lori Bosworth says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:29 am

    Wow, what an ordeal you went through, but you have a beautiful daughter. Adiana is a lovely name!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:29 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  40. nmiller00 says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:30 am

    Wow! What a story. Simply beautiful and so amazing!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:33 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  41. 204 Park says

    September 15, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Oh my gosh what a story! That must be so scary to go through but what a blessing! Life is so precious 🙂

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:30 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  42. Debbie Denny says

    September 15, 2015 at 10:48 am

    Such an adorable baby. She is incredible and so are her parents.

    Reply
  43. Dogvills says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    She is so cute and she looks so strong and healthy. No one will ever think that she is a preemie baby.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:30 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  44. Jessica says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:25 pm

    Such a beautiful baby! I am happy she is doing well and happy that you, Adrienne, are fine as well!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:30 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  45. LizZ H. says

    September 15, 2015 at 12:45 pm

    What a beautiful little girl. So happy everything went well for them.

    Reply
  46. Tayler Morrell says

    September 15, 2015 at 2:29 pm

    Glad she is doing ok!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:31 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  47. arv8 says

    September 15, 2015 at 5:50 pm

    Beautiful story and a Great Blog

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:31 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  48. The Trophy WifeStyle says

    September 15, 2015 at 6:26 pm

    Awwwww what a little fighter!!! Love hearing these success stories! She’s beautiful:):)

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 3:31 am

      Thank you <3 🙂

      Reply
  49. Liz Mays says

    September 16, 2015 at 7:34 am

    I can only imagine how difficult it must have been to leave the hospital each day without her. So glad she thrived!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:33 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  50. Bree says

    September 16, 2015 at 11:39 am

    Great story! Love reading success stories like this! She’s such an adorable little girl!

    xoxo Bree
    http://bree-west.com

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:32 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  51. Cindy Calzone says

    September 16, 2015 at 2:12 pm

    I never heard of the term “rainbow baby”…learn something new everyday! So glad she is healthy now and very sorry for your previous loss with the eptopic pregnancy.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:32 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  52. Kathy Ngo says

    September 17, 2015 at 9:57 pm

    So that makes my little sister a rainbow baby as well. I’m so glad they remained strong all throughout. The baby is such an angel.

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 2:31 am

      Thank you <3

      Reply
  53. rocky says

    September 17, 2015 at 11:44 pm

    Thanks for sharing this great story and I never heard of rainbow baby … good to know!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:48 am

      Thanks <3

      Reply
  54. Ellen Oliveira says

    September 18, 2015 at 11:05 am

    It’s amazing to see how resilient our babies are. It’s hard to imagine what families have to go through in order to have their babies come home. Fighters!

    Reply
    • Adrienne says

      September 28, 2015 at 1:46 am

      <3

      Reply
  55. caitlincheevers says

    October 20, 2015 at 11:22 am

    Oh my gosh I love that you got married in the hospital the day before you had your daughter. So precious! I’m sure it was stressful, but what an awesome memory to look back on.
    xo, Caitlin
    And Possibly Dinosaurs

    Reply
  56. Candy Kage says

    March 21, 2017 at 9:01 am

    Stay calm and breath you both can do this.

    Reply

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