Caring for your Preemie The nurses and doctors in the NICU have a very important job when it comes to the health of a preemie, however, the parents are just as important. Hearing your voice and feeling your touch can be just as critical as any medicine they may receive. Caring and loving your preemie in the NICU is your job as a parent. While just caring for your baby … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Milestones: Hailey’s Story
Micro Preemie Milestones When our smallest and sickest babies are born, every small step forward and every ounce gained is a reason to celebrate. They may not be "typical" milestones, but that doesn't make micro preemie milestones any less important. For each tiny battle is an amazing accomplishment for someone who has the odds stacked against them. Whether it was an ounce … [Read more...]
An Experimental Procedure: Nellie’s Story
Experimental Procedure While medicine has made huge progress in the area of premature birth, there is still so much to learn and so much to understand. Sometimes, doctors don't know what the best option is and an experimental procedure is the best option for survival. In the case of my twins, the doctors could not predict what would happen. They said there was really no … [Read more...]
Trusting and Letting Go: Adelynn’s Story
Trusting Trusting other people to care for your baby is hard. It's ten times harder when the baby is in the NICU. Not only do you miss your baby, but you have the added worry about their health. While you want to be with your baby every hour of the day, often times it's just not possible. Of course, doctors and nurses are highly skilled, and it is their job to care for your … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Update: Lucky and Adiana
Micro Preemie Update Even though I have never met any of our Micro Preemie miracle babies in person (with the exception of my own twins, obviously) I still become invested in each one. I love to get messages and read updates on them. I also have become Facebook friends with many families, so I am able to see them as they grow and change. Today, I'm so honored to bring you a … [Read more...]
