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Micro Preemie Monday and Nasir

January 25, 2016 By Shann 18 Comments

Micro Preemie

Thank you for joining me for another Micro Preemie Monday. Last week, we met a premature baby that was born at a little later gestation, and weighing more than the babies we usually meet. Even with these factors, Ana still had to fight for her life. You can read the full story HERE. I think it showed that no matter how long or short your NICU stay is, it still has a lasting impact, and all NICU families need your support.

Today, we meet a new family who has come to share their story of hope. Aisha is here to tell us all about her strong fighter and micro preemie, Nasir.

Nasir

1.Tell us about your baby.

I was actually in a local mall picking out clothes for my maternity shoot when my water broke. Ironically, I thought I was just peeing on myself in the middle of Forever 21, so I just awkwardly walked to the bathroom. I go to squat and more water pours out. I was so embarrassed! It’s my first baby, so I didn’t really understand what was going on because I was only 26 weeks along in my pregnancy. I called my on-call doctor, and before I knew it I was in the emergency department of the hospital. My boyfriend was on one side and my mother and his mother were yelling at a nurse in the hallway. I’ve never been so scared. The plan was to keep me pregnant, but as my contractions increased my son’s heart beat decreased, and I was scheduled for an emergency c section. He was here about 5 hours later.

Nasir Aiko was born 8/9/14 weighing 2 lbs 10 oz, and  15.5 inches long.  My original due date was 11/4/14.

micro preemie
Photo by JFKjr Photography

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

Nasir was in the hospital from August 9th until October 13th. 61 days to be exact. I pumped milk for him for about a month and dried up. The hardest part was not being able to take him home with me when I left the hospital. Nasir was diagnosed with broncho-pulmonary dysplasia and a grade 2 intraventricular brain hemorrhage. I cried when the doctor told me, I believe this was during my second day at the hospital after I had him.

Micro preemie

3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

Just stress, I wasn’t high risk or anything like that after my water broke he was already in the position to come down I was actually dilated.

4.How are you and your baby doing now?

Everything is great! Nasir goes to daycare full-time and gets physical therapy from birth to 3. His health is fine! He’s about 25 lbs and 33 inches tall!

Micro Preemie
Photo by JFKjr Photography

5.Do you have any advice for new preemie parents?

My best advice would be to stay positive and have faith. It was so hard to have a baby and then put all my trust to people I don’t even know. But, after a while I understood and accepted that they can help him in ways I can’t, and they did! Make sure you understand everything that’s going on because finding out the medical needs is important but then keeping up and maintaining at home is a huge responsibility. Our babies came early ready for the world so as preemie parents as scary as it is we need to be ready too!

micro preemie family
Photo by JFKjr Photography

Thank you so much,  Aisha, for sharing your micro preemie birth story. Having your first birth experience be a premature birth must have been terrifying. I hope your story encourages others, and brings them hope.

If you have any comments or questions for Aisha, please post them below.

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Micro Preemie Mondays Tagged With: birth to three, broncho-pulmonary dysplasia, doctor, intraventricular brain hemorrhage, micro preemie monday, NICU, pumping milk, stress, water broke

Comments

  1. Lindsay (@itssimplylinds) says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:35 am

    Wow, absolutely beautiful story and family. I love reading stories like this and seeing the strength that parents and babies have.

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  2. Neely (@Neelykins) says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:20 am

    I can safely say he has the sweetest smile of any child I have ever seen

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  3. Aisha Sharp says

    January 25, 2016 at 2:27 pm

    Thank you both so much!

    Reply
  4. nmiller00 says

    January 25, 2016 at 2:41 pm

    Such a sweet family!!

    Reply
  5. thecraftysideofsarcasm says

    January 25, 2016 at 4:56 pm

    Aww, what a cutie! That must be so scary! My tiny little cousin was a micro too. They are little fighters.

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  6. Samantha says

    January 25, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    Thanks for sharing another great story this week. Glad that all has turned out so well for this sweet family!

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  7. Beth@FrugalFroggie says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    So happy to hear of the healthy baby. Beautiful pictures of baby and mom.

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  8. DebbieZ says

    January 25, 2016 at 9:36 pm

    What a cutie pie! Great advice for other preemie parents here, too. I love that you share these stories!!

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  9. themonarchmommy says

    January 25, 2016 at 10:12 pm

    Wow! Thank you for sharing Nasir’s story!

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  10. Rebecca Krusee says

    January 25, 2016 at 11:06 pm

    He is amazing!

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  11. mamabrucks says

    January 26, 2016 at 6:47 am

    I love this series! I can’t wait to continue to follow it!

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  12. Angela says

    January 26, 2016 at 10:30 am

    What a beautiful family! I love this series so much!

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  13. Stephanie Cox says

    January 26, 2016 at 12:20 pm

    Isn’t he the cutest baby you have ever seen? What a beautiful story of strength and God’s amazing blessings.

    Reply
  14. kidcongeniality says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:07 pm

    What a beautiful boy you are Nasir! Thank you for sharing this wonderful series.

    Reply
  15. Katie Serbinski says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:02 pm

    Such a blessing! I’m so glad I found this series and strong, sweet children like Nasir!

    Reply
  16. Alana says

    January 26, 2016 at 9:10 pm

    What an incredible story! Nasir is JUST gorgeous!!!!!

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  17. Healing Mama says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:15 am

    Your son is so handsome, thank you for sharing your story with us.

    Reply
  18. Jennifer Corter says

    January 28, 2016 at 7:58 pm

    What a beautiful family and a strong little guy!

    Reply

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