Blessing When you are experiencing a complicated pregnancy or a NICU stay, it is sometimes hard to see the good. It is a scary and emotional time, but sometimes a premature birth is actually a blessing. It may save a baby's life. I know that my premature birth saved my twins' lives. If I had not been in the hospital, or heard that slow heart rate, my boys may not have … [Read more...]
Complicated Pregnancy: Severide’s Story
Complicated Pregnancy Premature birth can come unexpectadly, but often times it comes after a complicated pregnancy. This is so hard, as one highly emotional experience leads to another. So many different things can lead to a complicated pregnancy. Most of the time, even the doctors don't know why it happens. It can be hard not to blame yourself, but you did nothing … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Adoption: Brody’s Story
Micro Preemie Adoption Adoption is a challenging, emotional, and amazing process. So many lives are changed and impacted. Now, imagine a family adopting a baby that is born extremely premature. Micro preemie adoption requires a very brave and special family. As with any micro preemie journey, you never know where it will take you. Going through that experience with a baby … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Milestones: Hailey’s Story
Micro Preemie Milestones When our smallest and sickest babies are born, every small step forward and every ounce gained is a reason to celebrate. They may not be "typical" milestones, but that doesn't make micro preemie milestones any less important. For each tiny battle is an amazing accomplishment for someone who has the odds stacked against them. Whether it was an ounce … [Read more...]
Mono Mono Twins: Caroline and Rebecca’s Story
Mono Mono Twins Until I was pregnant with twins, I had no idea there were so many different types. Not only can twins be identical and fraternal, but they are also classified by how they share a placenta and/or sac. There are Di Di twins, Mono Di, and Mono Mono twins. Twinning is determined by how early the egg splits during fertilization. If the egg doesn't split all the … [Read more...]