Pprom When you are pregnant for the first time, you really don't know what to expect. Your body changes in ways you've never imagined, and everything feels different. Sometimes, it's hard to tell if those changes are normal, or if there is cause for concern. A complication that is a major concern is PPROM. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your … [Read more...]
Fighting to Breathe, Faith’s Story
Breathe To most of us, we don't even have to think to breathe. It's something we didn't have to learn. It just happened when we were born, and we continue to breathe our way through life. For premature babies, it is not that easy. In fact, it is a very hard thing to learn. Most, if not all, micro preemies need help breathing when they are born, and continue to need help to … [Read more...]
Hope and Grief, Isla and Beckett’s Story
Hope and Grief It's so hard to have hope during a time of grief. If you've ever lost someone, you know how difficult it can be to think about anything else. The grief can be so consuming and effect every aspect of your life. But, what if you don't have time to just experience the grief? What if you need to be strong for someone else who is also fighting for their life? How … [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...]
On the edge of viability, Malik’s Story
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...]
