IUGR Many people may not be familiar with the acronym IUGR, but I am unfortunately very acquainted with it because one of my twins was affected by it. IUGR stands for Intrauterine Growth Restriction, and it is a very serious condition that can happen during pregnancy. For multiple births like mine, it is called SIUGR, or Selective Intrauterine Growth Restriction because it … [Read more...]
Beautiful Big Sister: Natasha’s Story
Big Sister Today, we meet Natasha, who is a big sister to Dominic. We met heart warrior Dominic last week, but if you missed his story, please click HERE. When I first heard from Anastasia about sharing her story, I didn't realize she had two premature birth experiences. It is so inspiring to me how she had the strength to go through both experiences, as well as the NICU … [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...]
Strong in the Hospital: Dahlia’s story
The Hospital and NICU Whether it's one day or one hundred days, having your baby in the hospital is never easy. Every mom wants to give birth, and go home with a healthy baby a couple days later. Unfortunately, when you give birth to a preemie, this just doesn't happen. You really can't predict when your preemie will come home from the hospital. The doctors and nurses … [Read more...]
Why We Walk
The Walk The walk is coming up in less than 2 weeks. Unless you're super new around this blog, you know that the walk is the March for Babies, a fundraiser benefiting the March of Dimes. You also probably know the main reasons why we participate in this walk every year. However, I think it's an important reminder, not only for you, but also for myself, why we work so hard … [Read more...]
