Viability During my pregnancy, I was always told that even though I was having complications, there was really nothing that could be done until I reached viability, which was 24 weeks. When I reached viability, that was a huge milestone for me. I knew the doctors would try to save my babies if they were in trouble, and even though the odds of survival were low, they still … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday with Quadruplets
Quadruplets Today, we meet micro preemie quadruplets for the first time. Having one baby in the hospital is very hard, so try to imagine having four fighting for their lives. Having to split your time seeing them, holding them, feeding them, and doing their cares are just some of the things a quadruplet parent has to do in the NICU. And that is the easy stuff. The … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Stella
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...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Charlotte
Thank you Thank you so much to everyone who stopped by yesterday, and for sharing their condolences on Facebook. These losses were definitely a shock, and I am very heartbroken for all the families that were impacted. Matt, Melissa, and Michael will not be forgotten. Thank you also to everyone that came by on Friday and Saturday to catch up with some familiar faces. If you … [Read more...]
Problems of a Premature Birth
Born Premature According to the March of Dimes, 1 in 9 babies is born Premature. Being born Premature is not simply just being born early. It is often accompanied by being very small and very sick. In honor of Premature Birth Awareness Month, I wanted to talk to you about a couple of serious conditions that are very common with a Premature Birth. Theses conditions are very … [Read more...]
