Life Interrupted When you experience trauma in your life, nothing else seems important. Everything you thought you knew is turned upside down, and things just don't make sense. You want everything to stop, so you can focus, process, and heal, but life isn't like that. A premature birth is definitely a very traumatic experience, and while everything has seemed to stop for … [Read more...]
Making the transition: Liliana’s story
A Transition As any new mom knows, even after a full-term birth, making the transition and bringing your new baby home is scary. You feel alone, and a little unsure what to do. Now, imagine that you've been in the intensive care unit of the hospital with your baby for the last couple months. Making that transition from the NICU can be even scarier. How do you know your baby … [Read more...]
Smaller and stronger, Naomi’s story
Smaller and Stronger Today's Micro Preemie was the size of a 19 weeker when she was born. This is significantly smaller than a baby normally born at 25 weeks. Because of this, doctors did not think she would survive. However, in addition to being smaller, she was definitely stronger than they anticipated. I'm so happy to be able to bring you, Naomi, today's Micro Preemie … [Read more...]
A Miracle on Monday
A Miracle Life is a miracle. Every baby we meet on Micro Preemie Monday is a very special miracle. If you missed reading about last week's miracle, please click HERE. Today, is no exception. In fact, she amazed her doctors starting right in the delivery room. Let's meet Claire, as told by her mom Rhea. Claire 1) Tell us about your baby? Claire Aibhlinn was born on … [Read more...]
The NICU stay and Preemie Monday
The NICU Stay No matter how long your NICU stay, whether it be 5 days or 356 days, it takes an emotional toll on you. Seeing your child in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, instead of taking them home from the hospital is an experience you will never forget. It's terrifying to see your child fighting for their life. Today, Micro Preemie Monday is a little different, in the … [Read more...]