When You're a Preemie Mom... You measure in ounces and millimeters. You've never seen someone so small, yet so perfect The strongest person you've ever met is the one you gave birth to. Before you are a preemie mom... Your heart hurts and your head spins with statistics and odds stacked against your baby. You beg your body to help you in any way that it … [Read more...]
Preemie Update: Searching for Answers
Preemie Update We first met Anthony and Chloe last January. Going through a premature birth journey twice, their mom's strength was amazing. Jen, their mom, reached out with a preemie update, which I wanted to share with you. When we first heard their journey, Jen was still searching for answers about some of Chloe's medical issues. Now, they are making progress and getting … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Update: Lucky and Adiana
Micro Preemie Update Even though I have never met any of our Micro Preemie miracle babies in person (with the exception of my own twins, obviously) I still become invested in each one. I love to get messages and read updates on them. I also have become Facebook friends with many families, so I am able to see them as they grow and change. Today, I'm so honored to bring you a … [Read more...]
World Prematurity Day 2016 – Spread Awareness
World Prematurity Day 2016 November 17 is World Prematurity Day 2016. It is a day to celebrate our smallest fighters, and spread awareness about what it means to experience a premature birth. Did you know that Prematurity is the #1 cause of death in children under the age of 5, according to the March of Dimes? That is a very scary statistic, and unfortunately, things … [Read more...]
Happy March for Babies
March for Babies The March for Babies is tomorrow! We have been preparing, fundraising, and promoting this event for a while now, and I can't believe the big day is finally here. I'm filled with emotions as I've relived the twins' pregnancy, birth, and delivery a lot lately. We are so thankful and lucky that the twins are healthy. I still can't believe they will be … [Read more...]
