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Micro Preemie Monday and Nera

October 26, 2015 By Shann 68 Comments

It’s Monday! Time to meet an amazing Micro Preemie.

Welcome to Micro Preemie Monday. Thank you again for coming to hear an inspiring story about a super strong baby. Each week, I am amazed by the stories, and I am so happy to share them with you. If you missed last week’s story, please click HERE.

Today, we meet Nera, as told by her mom, Sonja.

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1.Tell us about your baby.

My baby girl was born in 22 weeks and 4 days, and she was 1.45 pounds. Her name is Nera and she is the youngest ever born in Croatia.

Micro Preemie Nera
Micro Preemie Mondays and Nera

2.How long were you in the NICU? What was the hardest part?

We were in NICU for only 96 days.  The hardest part was her Apnea attacks. They were so strong that they have to reanimated her almost every time few times in front of my eyes.

3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

She was born premature because of incompetent cervix, infection and thrombophilia*.

4.How are you and your baby doing now?

Now she is a perfectly healthy girl, and I am so proud of her. She talks, and she walks. She is our little miracle because every doctors told us that she probably wouldn’t be ably to be a normal child and now she is beyond that.

Nera is now 2 and a half years old, still never been ill, not even a simple cold. She started to count numbers, recognize all the animals, talks perfectly, drawing sun and stars. She is perfect. And I am so proud of her. Feeling fantastic and thanking God that we never been to doctors after discharging from NICU.

Micro Preemie Nera (1)

5.What advice would you give to a new preemie parent?

Just be strong be positive our Micro Preemies are fighters. They can do things that you can’t imagine it’s possible.

Micro Preemie Nera (2)

Thank you so much, Sonja, for sharing Nera with us. She is just amazingly strong, and sounds like such a smart, happy girl.

From Wikipedia, Thrombophilia is an abnormality of blood coagulation that increases the risk of thrombosis (blood clots in blood vessels

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Filed Under: Blog, Micro Preemie Mondays Tagged With: healthy, incompetent cervix, infection, micro preemie, premature birth, thrombophilia

Comments

  1. Kimberly Cox says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:45 am

    Awww, She’s a sweetheart. So happy you are all doing well now. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  2. cookieandcreams says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:46 am

    Wow, I don’t have children as I still consider myself a child but this brought a tear to my eye x

    Reply
  3. twitchetts.com says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:53 am

    So wonderful that they can do so much for these babies! Nera seems like she will have a great life, such a blessing!

    Reply
  4. Heidi Spears-Gray says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:55 am

    Wow! So happy that this story has a happy ending! What a fighter!

    Reply
  5. chelseadamon says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:03 am

    This is wonderful! So glad that Nera is so healthy. Makes my day 🙂

    Reply
  6. My Urban Family says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:26 am

    Loving the new blog design! 🙂 Also, thanks for sharing this story.

    Reply
  7. Rachel Mouton says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:40 am

    What a sweet angel! I just love all of your preemie stories <3

    Reply
  8. Ally | The Speckled Goat says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:53 am

    Amazing– what a blessing and a gift!

    Reply
  9. Becky @ Disney in your Day says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:15 am

    Wow, that is so wonderful that she’s doing so well! Makes my heart happy to hear it 🙂

    Reply
  10. Claire'scomfycorner says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:22 am

    Thanks for sharing this story, Nera is gorgeous! I’ve had a real awww moment reading this!

    Reply
  11. Robin (Masshole Mommy) says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:45 am

    She is such a little sweetie pie. Glad she is doing so well 🙂

    Reply
  12. Inspiration Indulgence says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:00 am

    What a sweetheart and a little fighter!!

    Reply
  13. Edwin Lao says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:03 am

    Born weak but live strong. Live well and always be happy in this life.

    Reply
    • sonja golac says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:11 am

      Thanks

      Reply
  14. Dominique says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:04 am

    Omg what a tiny cutie! May God bless her and keep her healthy!

    http://www.writingmotherfashionista.com

    Reply
  15. serenemomblog says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:16 am

    Such a lovely girl. I’m always happy to hear that everything turns out okay. Thank you for sharing, Shann!

    Reply
  16. ascendingbutterfly says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:40 am

    Sonja is a warrior mom and Nera is quite the fighter! Thanks for sharing their story!

    Tracy @ Ascending Butterfly

    Reply
  17. Scott says

    October 26, 2015 at 12:21 pm

    I love seeing these success stories. My aunt was a micro, back when the survival rate was MUCH less (1940’s).

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 26, 2015 at 12:41 pm

      That’s amazing Scott! If she’d ever like to share her story, I would love to feature it.

      Reply
  18. Rebekah says

    October 26, 2015 at 12:32 pm

    Oh my goodness! These itty bitty babies both break my heart and make me so happy! I love reading these positive stories each week!

    Reply
  19. tara pittman says

    October 26, 2015 at 12:41 pm

    I just love seeing success stories like these. Medicine has come a long way with preemies.

    Reply
  20. michelle says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:16 pm

    Encouragement for those going through these situations is so important. I am so glad to see that this little girl is doing well now

    Reply
  21. Love Peace Beauty (@lovesmplybeauty) says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:24 pm

    What a wonderful story of such strength! Nera is a beautiful girl and I’m so happy she is healthy!

    Reply
  22. Melissa (Wading Through Motherhood) says

    October 26, 2015 at 1:45 pm

    So good to see these little ones doing so well. I love your new blog look.

    Reply
  23. Amanda @ Grad Girl says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:09 pm

    What a beautiful story! Premies seem so much more resilient than we expect. I’m glad to see that mom and baby are thriving. 🙂

    Reply
  24. Angela says

    October 26, 2015 at 2:38 pm

    Amazing!

    Reply
  25. Joan Harrington says

    October 26, 2015 at 5:54 pm

    Awwww such an awesome and inspiring story Shann! She has grown into such a beautiful little girl 🙂 Love reading stories like this, thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  26. goodenufmommy says

    October 26, 2015 at 6:34 pm

    What an amazing little girl! I can’t imagine what this family went through! It’s so great that she gets to share her story!

    Reply
    • sonja golac says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:16 am

      She is our little miracle. My only child that I gave her life to enjoy in happines, after 6 misscariges. Love her soooo much

      Reply
  27. Ana De Jesus says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:13 pm

    Such a beautiful story I am so happy that you and your daughter came out fighting and fingers crossed she continues to thrive you deserve it for all your hard work.

    Reply
    • sonja golac says

      October 27, 2015 at 1:17 am

      Thanks

      Reply
  28. caitlincheevers says

    October 26, 2015 at 7:43 pm

    What a stressful experience! 96 days in the NICU? How awful. Thank you for sharing your story!

    Reply
  29. Jane says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:22 pm

    I can’t even imagine holding such a tiny baby, she is so precious. Thanks for sharing Nena’s story. Such a happy little girl!

    Reply
  30. Natasha says

    October 26, 2015 at 8:39 pm

    Beautiful sweet girl! My son was 3 lbs when he was born; 32 weeks and we spent 6 weeks in NICU … it was the hardest thing I have ever had to do in my life.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 26, 2015 at 9:28 pm

      Understandable. How is your son now?

      Reply
  31. just1mommysopinion says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:14 pm

    Beautiful baby girl! I love seeing these stories on the internet. Often times, I see depressing stories covering the main search engines. But this just makes me smile and feel good. Thank you for sharing this moving story with us!!

    Reply
  32. Mar says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:32 pm

    Oh my gosh that’s such a small baby! Often though the smallest are the biggest fighters 🙂

    Reply
  33. Corina Ramos (@NotNowMomsBusy) says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:56 pm

    What a strong little girl Nera is and what a cutie pie, too. Thank you for sharing Sonja’s story. I wish them all the best and many many healhty, happy years. 🙂

    Cori

    Reply
  34. LifeAsAConvert says

    October 26, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    What a cutie and a great story to go with it. My kids were 29, 27, and 26 weeks gestation. Definitely fighters.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:29 am

      Wow. Three preemies! Strong Mommy for sure. If you’d ever like to do a guest post over here, please let me know 🙂 I really enjoy your blog.

      Reply
  35. Iyanna says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    I love reading these stories of these little heroes! Nera is so cute and I am happy that she fought her little self to where she is today. She’s a smart cookie too! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
  36. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:40 pm

    So thankful for the healthy baby!!

    Reply
  37. Claudette Esterine says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    Every day I am amazed by the work that the NICU teams do all around the world, giving preemies a chance to walk this world! What an fighter and an amazing little beauty!

    Reply
  38. tonygreene113 says

    October 26, 2015 at 10:58 pm

    truly inspirational story. she has the smile of a ray of sunshine.

    Reply
  39. Onica{MommyFactor} says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:17 pm

    Such a good fighter. Im happy that she is doing well. Thanks for sharing this.

    Reply
  40. Liz Mays says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    What a wonderful thing that she defied doctor’s expectations and has thrived beautifully!

    Reply
  41. victoria says

    October 26, 2015 at 11:41 pm

    I love reading the success stories. Thanks for sharing this story for us and she’s really a sweet girl

    Reply
  42. Devon @ Devon Victoria says

    October 27, 2015 at 12:24 am

    Aw, what touching photos! Good for her and her family!! 🙂 Sending best wishes their way for health & happiness.

    Reply
  43. Elizabeth O. says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:00 am

    Wonderful story again. That’s one energetic little girl. I love her eyes too, very expressive.

    Reply
  44. thedealmatchmaker says

    October 27, 2015 at 2:03 am

    Thanks for sharing your story. So glad that she is a very strong and happy little girl now!

    Reply
  45. R U S S says

    October 27, 2015 at 5:28 am

    Aww, this is a beautiful story. Even as a little baby, Nera seems to be a fighter so I’m positive she’ll grow up to be a fine lady. Happy to meet you, Nera.

    Reply
  46. Lexie Lane says

    October 27, 2015 at 7:34 am

    She’s really cute, I wanna give her a warm hug.

    Reply
  47. Brenda Lee says

    October 27, 2015 at 7:47 am

    What a beautiful little girl! I never had human children so reading your premie Monday is very special to me.

    Btw, I love you new webby! Cori didn’t a fabulous job!

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:26 am

      Thank you Brenda. And YES she did! 🙂

      Reply
  48. Mykidsguide says

    October 27, 2015 at 9:42 am

    I can’t imagine going through what these parents had to go through. They are strong and tough and inspiring! They did a good job too. She’s so full of life and energy!

    Reply
  49. Apeh Omede says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:16 am

    This is really an amazing story of hope and courage. Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  50. Fashionable Librarian says

    October 27, 2015 at 10:43 am

    That’s the thing about parenting..it is all a big risk but one that we are (or most) are happy to take.

    Reply
  51. Chanelle says

    October 27, 2015 at 1:10 pm

    I remember when my boys were in the NICU. It can be a scary time, but I think that just make the stronger fighters. She looks like a fighter too.

    Reply
  52. Amanda Rinehart says

    October 27, 2015 at 6:46 pm

    amazing! And a neat piece of trivia that she was the youngest ever born in Croatia. I am actually writing my senior dissertation on Yugoslavia, so that little tid bit stood out to me! Im SO happy that she is thriving! <3

    Reply
    • Shann says

      October 27, 2015 at 8:06 pm

      That is so cool! Thank you for reading.

      Reply
  53. Angie@chasingmyhalo says

    October 27, 2015 at 11:36 pm

    96 days! Wow! Such inspiring stories on what these micro preemies and parents overcome!

    Reply
  54. Nichole aka CuppaGeek says

    October 28, 2015 at 12:17 pm

    What a doll! Such a wonderful story!

    Reply
  55. kleebanks says

    October 28, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    What a blessing and such a precious, adorable little girl! Little ones like her who survive and thrive are strong cases AGAINST abortion.

    Reply
  56. jessica says

    October 29, 2015 at 4:21 pm

    What a strong, brave young girl. Thanks for sharing. P.s…Love the new look Shann!

    Reply
  57. Erika Ashley (@erikaislittle) says

    October 29, 2015 at 6:14 pm

    What a beautiful story!

    Reply
  58. livingoffloveandcoffee says

    October 30, 2015 at 12:13 pm

    This reminds me so much of my old friends’ daughter. She was barely a pound when she was born at 20 weeks and it was so difficult for all of us. Seeing her in the NICU and all the wires and beeps, I wasn’t a mother yet and I was so worried about my children when they were born. It’s amazing the things that hospitals can do now. What a beautiful little girl she turned out to be!

    Reply
  59. Tennille says

    November 2, 2015 at 10:00 pm

    What a beautiful little girl! It’s so nice to read how these precious little ones overcome so much and thrive.

    Reply
  60. Neely (@Neelykins) says

    November 27, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    What a sweet thing!

    Reply

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