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...]
Twenty five weeks, Amir’s story
Twenty Five Weeks Giving birth at twenty five weeks is scary. There's really no other way to describe it. You are told by countless doctors and professionals that there is no guarantee your baby will come home with you, and even if they do, they may have severe disabilities. At twenty five weeks, your baby is still developing in the womb. They still need to add fat to … [Read more...]
Twice a Preemie Parent
Twice Going through a premature birth twice is something I can only imagine. My first pregnancy was full-term, and it was my second that resulted in my premature birth story. Today's Mom, Rachel, experienced a premature birth twice. While today's post focuses mainly on her first daughter, I am still in awe of her strength and courage to go through the journey twice. Of … [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...]
A Fighter from the beginning, Elijah Matthew
A Fighter When I think of the word preemie, I definitely think of the word fighter. I think preemies are some of the strongest, bravest people I know. Although, their parents are pretty brave too. Today's preemie is certainly a fighter, and so is his mom. Allison is sharing her story, and beautiful boy, Elijah, with us today. Elijah Matthew 1. Tell us about your baby My … [Read more...]
