It's Monday! I, for one, am happy that it is Monday. The long weekend was great, but I'm ready to get back to our weekly routine. I'm especially happy to have you back here for Micro Preemie Monday. If you haven't been here for a while, you can go back and read my post from last Monday about Taliyah HERE, and the week before's post about Nicolas and Lucas HERE. Today On this … [Read more...]
My Identical Twin Boys on Micro Preemie Monday
Identical Twin Boys Welcome to another Micro Preemie Monday. Today, I wanted to share my own story of premature birth. If you're a regular reader, you know that my micro preemie miracles are identical twin boys. Even though I've shared my pregnancy and birth story before, I wanted to answer all of the questions that I ask other families every week. I share these stories to … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Olivia
After a weekend helping the March of Dimes, I'm so happy to be bringing you another story of premature birth awareness. Today, you'll get to meet the beautiful Olivia, as told by her mom, Shelby. Please tell us about your baby. My daughter's name is Olivia Evelyn Marie she was born on April 30th, 2014 at 24 weeks and 1 day and weighed 1 pound 2 ounces and 12 inches long … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday with Daniel and Anna
Today, I'd like to introduce you to another set of twins. They are Fraternal twins (two sacs and two placentas,) and entered the World very early. Please meet Daniel and Anna, as described by mother Demetra. … [Read more...]
NICU Anniversary and cleaning house
NICU Anniversary A NICU anniversary is something special to preemie moms. It may bring up some mixed feelings, but it definitely brings relief and happiness too. This Thursday and Saturday, August 1st and 3rd respectively, will be my boys "NICUversary." It's their one year NICU anniversary or the anniversary to the dates that my boys came home from the hospital. … [Read more...]