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...]
Twin Boys Henry and Charles
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...]
A Mother Always
A Mother Becoming a mother is something a lot of women dream about. We dream about holding our baby, comforting them, and taking care of their every need. When your baby is born premature, your dreams may look and feel a lot different from what you expected. It's hard to feel like you are a mother when someone else is caring for your baby, even if it is a nurse or doctor … [Read more...]
Strength of a Preemie Mom
Strength that can't be measured Every Monday, I am in awe of the strength that our preemies show as they fight to survive. I am just as in awe of their mothers' strength. Not only are they emotionally strong for their children as they fight, but they are physically strong. In order to stay pregnant, they will make any sacrifices for their own physical comfort. Whether it be … [Read more...]
Small, but Mighty, Nova Rinoa Elizabeth
Small, but Mighty Though she was very small for her gestational age, today's miracle fought very hard. Micro Preemies are defined by many different criteria in many different sources. Basically, it's a way to describe the smallest and earliest arriving babies. As I've mentioned before, a micro preemie (on this blog,) is a baby that is born before 28 weeks and/or under 2 … [Read more...]
