Advocate When you have a complicated pregnancy and/or a premature birth, you often need to advocate for yourself and your baby. While doctors may know a lot, they don't always know what is the best decision for you or your baby. It is your body, your baby, and your mother's instincts that often have to guide you. Of course, doctors, nurses, and other specialists will guide … [Read more...]
Many Miracles, Sophia’s Story
Miracles Whether you believe in miracles or not, today's Micro Preemie Monday story is pretty amazing. Coincidentally, today's story features a baby named Sophia, who battled IUGR, just as another Sophia did, who we met two weeks ago. While their stories are uniquely their own, those similarities are very important. I know I feel a connection when I can find details that … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Emersyn
Micro Preemie Monday Welcome to the first Micro Preemie Monday of the New Year! I hope you all had a great holiday, and are ready to read more stories of strength and perseverance. Today, we meet Emersyn, as told by his mom Sabrina. Emersyn has been fighting for a long time, but I think his story will show us all that we can't give up. Emersyn 1. Tell us about your … [Read more...]
Updates for Premature Birth Awareness
Micro Preemie Updates Since I started Micro Preemie Mondays back in June, we've met over 20 families, each with a story to tell about Premature Birth. I checked in with the first 10 families in update posts, which you can read HERE and HERE. In honor of Premature Birth Awareness Month, today and tomorrow, I'm going to update you on 12 more of those families that we've met in … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Mondays and Killian
Hello Monday! Welcome back to another Micro Preemie Monday. I'm so glad you're here to read another inspiring story. Today, we meet Killian, as told by his Mom, Bethany. I will explain a few terms at the end, marked with an * … [Read more...]
