Twin Boys When I hear twin boys and preemies, my heart always beats a little faster. As most of you know, my own twin boys were born at 25 weeks, 5 days. It was a long, scary journey, but I know I am not alone. Today's Micro Preemie Monday is proof. You will meet another set of twin boys that were born even earlier than mine. Though their journey is all their own, I … [Read more...]
Gracelynn’s Story
Each Story Every story is unique when it comes to premature birth. There are different circumstances, different reasons, and different outcomes. However, with each story I feature on the blog, I always find things that I can relate to, and things that were similar in my story. Please read more about Gracelynn, as told by her mom, Rebecca. Gracelynn 1.Tell us about your … [Read more...]
Writing about Scarlette
Writing I started writing this blog after the twins were released from the NICU, however, I started writing a lot earlier than that. I found writing to be an outlet, as well as a way I could share the twins' progress with my friends and family, while they were still in the hospital. Because I liked writing so much, and found I could reach other moms, I kept on writing. … [Read more...]
Sneak Preview Sunday
Sneak Preview I haven't done a sneak preview for quite a while, but since I've actually planned out two whole weeks of blog posts (hooray for me!) I thought I'd share what is coming up this week. Monday It's time for another inspiring Micro Preemie Monday. If you missed any of these stories of hope, you can read them HERE, HERE, HERE and HERE. Tuesday With our family … [Read more...]
Defying the odds with Isabella Grace
The Odds When you give birth to a micro preemie, the odds of survival, or survival without a major disability, are staggering. I remember one of the neonatologists coming to my hospital room when I was on bedrest with the twins, and telling us the odds of survival at each week past 24 weeks. Everything he told us was so scary, and the only thing I really remember was the … [Read more...]
