Siblings of Preemies While parents struggle with their child in the hospital, there is someone else who struggles too. Siblings of preemies have a very tough job. Not only do they have a new person entering their family, which is a transition for any child, but it happens in an extremely difficult way. Often times, they aren't allowed to even meet their new brother or … [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...]
Smiling through the Fight, Dior’s Story
Smiling We've all heard that "attitude is everything." In an extremely difficult place like the NICU, it can be really hard to remain positive and hopeful all the time. Just smiling can require great effort on the part of a parent that is so worried and scared for their baby. However, as the mother of today's micro preemie points out, we are their support system. We need to … [Read more...]
When plans change: Eleanor’s Story
Plans In the process of having a baby, you often have so many hopes, and make plans. Plans for how your pregnancy will go, a birth plan, plans for your nursery, and even plans for your newborn. Unfortunately, there are many things that can derail those plans. A premature birth is often unexpected, and comes with complications no one expects. The NICU is also not a … [Read more...]
A Combination of Complications, Jen’s Story
Combination of Complications Sometimes, it's not just one thing that leads to a premature birth. There can be so many different complications during pregnancy, which can be extremely difficult for both the mother and the unborn child. When there are different complications, it's often hard to find treatments that are both safe for mother and baby. Sometimes, an early … [Read more...]
