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Smiling through the Fight, Dior’s Story

November 14, 2016 By Shann 19 Comments

Smiling

We’ve all heard that “attitude is everything.” In an extremely difficult place like the NICU, it can be really hard to remain positive and hopeful all the time. Just smiling can require great effort on the part of a parent that is so worried and scared for their baby.

However, as the mother of today’s micro preemie points out, we are their support system. We need to keep hoping, praying, and advocating for our babies no matter what.

Preemies are very strong, but it always helps to have someone to lean on and count on. Even though the babies are so small and young, they can sense you and how you’re feeling.

Today’s micro preemie and her mother are both so strong. They went through a lot during their NICU stay, but you will see that they both had such a positive attitude through the entire thing. Please meet Dior, as told by her mother Jessyca.

Smiling through a NICU journey can be tough, but worth it when you're supporting your sweet baby.

Dior

1.Tell us about your baby.

My daughter’s name is Dior Annalise. She was born on May 30, 2016 at 27 weeks 6 days. She weighed 2 pounds 2 oz and was 14 inches long.

Dior's Fight

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

Our NICU stay was 86 days long. She caught MRSA, Meningitis twice, and Late onset Group B staph. Strangely, well coincidentally, she got sick on the 20th of each month.

She has glaucoma, so she has had three corrective procedures. Two took place during her NICU stay.

We went through so much at the hospital. So many prayers were said, and there were so many restless nights, but it’s all been so worth it. She’s so strong. No matter what, she’s always been smiling or laughing.

In fact, when I pushed her out, I was freaking out because I couldn’t hear her crying.  The doctor told me it was because she was smiling.

Smiling thru the NICU fight

3.Do you know what caused your premature birth?

This was my first pregnancy. I went in for some minor back pains at 1 am and they sent me home by 5am. They said everything look fine. I had a small bruise on my placenta, but that was it.

By 10:45 am, I was on my way back to the Er because I was having the worse pains of my life. As I was riding in the car, I was uncontrollably pushing.

As soon as I got to labor and delivery, they hooked me up. My contractions were 45 seconds apart. I was fully dilated and in 2 pushes, I had my beautiful baby girl.

Smiling through the NICU

4.How are you and your baby now?

My view on life has completely changed. Watching my daughter fight to live was the most heart wrenching, empowering thing I have ever witnessed. Preemies are so incredibly strong.

To now have an almost 6 month old, who’s still laughing and smiling and growing every single day, is amazing. She will be 3 months corrected, and she recognizes people. She’s trying really hard to sit up and is almost there.

We take it day by day, and hour by hour.

Smiling through the NICU

5.What advice would you give new preemie parents?

Advice is hard because all of our stories are so different. The only thing I will say, is remember they are the ones fighting this battle. We are their support team.

Stay positive even through the bad times because our hope gives them a reason to keep fighting!

Ask a ton of questions. Ask, ask, ask. Because in this situation the only thing we can do is support and comfort. Being knowledgeable in what is going on with your child could help you cope.

Take tons of pictures because right now you may not think you’ll miss them being able to literally fit in your hand, but you will.

Having a fighting attitude and smiling thru

So much great advice from Jessyca. I still wish I would have taken more pictures in the NICU.

Please leave any supportive comments for Jessyca and Dior below.

 

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Filed Under: Blog, Micro Preemie Mondays Tagged With: 27 week preemie, attitude, contractions, fighting, hospital, Late onset group B staph, Meningitis, micro preemie, micro preemie monday, MRSA, NICU, placenta, positive attitude, pre-term labor, preemie, premature birth, smiling, support system, survival

Comments

  1. J. Ivy Boyter says

    November 14, 2016 at 9:14 am

    How sweet she looks, and what a fighter! Keep being strong!

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  2. shelah moss says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:03 am

    A sense of humor and staying positive can be so difficult during challenging times but it can carry you through.

    Reply
  3. Momma Addict says

    November 14, 2016 at 11:24 am

    I am a Pediatric surgeon and used to care for the preemies who were not as healthy as Dior! Medical advances are amazing, but the results definitely take time. A great attitude and patience are key.

    Reply
  4. Stacy taylor says

    November 14, 2016 at 1:45 pm

    This is a great story, I’m so happy she is doing good. Thanks for sharing!

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  5. Elizabeth Doren says

    November 14, 2016 at 4:15 pm

    These are just my favorite. I love reading about these unbelievably strong moms and babies. Keep smiling Dior!

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  6. Millason @SimplyNaturalMama says

    November 14, 2016 at 5:09 pm

    She is so beautiful! It is amazing how they can help such premature babies!

    Reply
  7. Georgiana says

    November 14, 2016 at 8:55 pm

    Wow—what a survivor! The MRSA, group B, and meningitis would have sent me over the edge. Kudos to mom and baby!

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  8. Mary mozingo says

    November 14, 2016 at 10:58 pm

    She is beautiful!!! 86 days is a long time… mom and baby are so strong!

    THEFOREVERTEACHER

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  9. Rachel @ The Analytical Mommy says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:15 am

    She is so beautiful! I’m so glad everything worked out!

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  10. Jen @ One Small Word says

    November 15, 2016 at 8:24 am

    Keep being strong! She’s a fighter.

    Reply
  11. Casey Fossett Powers says

    November 15, 2016 at 11:20 am

    What a powerful story! I love reading these 🙂 She’s such a cutie 🙂

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  12. Mistle says

    November 15, 2016 at 1:41 pm

    How beautiful!!! That smile!!! I am so glad that Dior is doing better and still fighting. Stay strong beautiful girl!

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  13. Erin Elizabeth Beaupre says

    November 15, 2016 at 5:26 pm

    Wow! They really went through so much <3 What a little fighter!

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  14. Madi says

    November 15, 2016 at 10:22 pm

    What an incredible story. And what a sweet baby!

    Reply
  15. Fullest Mom says

    November 16, 2016 at 8:59 pm

    wow. Here labor was really quick! That is crazy. God know when he wants to make a miracle, and when they are ready to meet the world.

    Reply
  16. Jennifer says

    November 17, 2016 at 4:21 pm

    Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

    Reply
  17. Nichole @The Titan Adventures says

    November 18, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    What a great story and thanks so much for sharing with us! I am so glad Dior is getting better, she is absolutely georgeous!

    Reply
  18. Small Town So(Lace) says

    November 19, 2016 at 8:00 am

    Great story. I love that despite the worry that mommy stayed so brave!

    Reply
  19. Tara Jones Wohlford says

    November 21, 2016 at 11:42 pm

    What a sweet baby and sweet story! God can work miracles!

    Reply

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