Homecoming Day Homecoming Day is one you will never forget when you've spent time in the NICU. Whether it's a week or a year, that day that your baby is finally released will be marked in your memory forever. Filled with happiness, tears, and even some anxiety, it almost doesn't seem real. I have two days that will stay with me always. Homecoming Day for Big C came … [Read more...]
Twice a Preemie Mom, Anthony and Chloe’s stories
Twice a Preemie Mom Having a premature birth and being a preemie mom is a life-changing experience. There are so many emotions during the journey, and I think fear might be the strongest. You are afraid of what will happen next, you are afraid of any little thing that goes wrong, and you are mostly afraid you will lose your precious baby. Now, imagine having to experience … [Read more...]
Smallest preemies/Biggest fighters, Amari’s Story
One of the Smallest Preemies Take your soda can or water bottle and pick it up. Now, hold it in your arms like a baby. Can you imagine a baby weighing less than that? Today's mother, Rodericka, didn't have to imagine it. She gave birth to one of the smallest preemies we've featured on Micro Preemie Mondays. As we all know, the smallest preemies are often the strongest … [Read more...]
New normal: Sahara’s story
New Normal After months in the hospital, NICU life can become your new normal. Announcing yourself to the nurse and being buzzed in, washing your hands and arms to your elbows for a few minutes, and breathing in the scent of soap and sanitizer happens every day. The quite darkness of the rooms, the loud beeps of the machines, and the quiet whispers all around start to feel … [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...]