Choosing a Name When my twins came at 25 weeks, 5 days, a name was the last thing on my mind. I was so concerned with their health during the pregnancy, I didn't take the time to do many of the things expectant mothers do. No baby shower, no bump pictures, and no name books. However, even though it took a couple of weeks after their birth, I think we still came up with the … [Read more...]
Mono/di twins: Kaelyn and Dani’s Story
Mono/di Twins When I found out I was pregnant with twins, I had no idea what to expect. I didn't know there were so many different types of twin pregnancies, and that each kind carried its own risks. Carrying Mono/di twins automatically makes you a "high risk" pregnancy, and there are many things you should be aware of. So, what does Mono/di twins mean? It means that your … [Read more...]
Growth Restriction in Single and Multiple Pregnancies
Growth Restriction Growth restriction during pregnancy is a very serious condition. It is called IUGR, Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in single pregnancies, and SIUGR, Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction, in twin pregnancies. Unfortunately, it is also a condition that I am very familiar with, as one of my twins suffered from it. According to WebMD: Intrauterine … [Read more...]
Precious Preemie Moments, Brix Michael-Dean’s story
Precious Preemie Moments The first time holding your newborn baby is a special moment for any new mom. However, a preemie mom doesn't always get to experience those things right away. It may be days, even weeks, before she gets to hold her baby, so when it finally happens it can be amazing. Those precious preemie moments are forever etched in her heart. Changing diapers, … [Read more...]
Rare Genetic Disorder, Matthew’s Continued Fight
Rare Genetic Disorder Today's Micro Preemie Monday story is a little different. Not only did this sweet preemie have to fight to survive an early birth, and all the complications that come with that, but it is now known that he is also fighting a rare genetic disorder. His mother, Jenevieve, reached out to me in order to share her son Matthew's story. It is such a rare … [Read more...]
