Rare Syndrome When you hear statistics like 1 in 3000, or words like "extremely rare," you think it will never happen to you or your family. However, when you've gone through something like premature birth or a NICU stay, you find out that "rare" isn't always as rare as you think. Before I had my twins at 25 weeks, I had never met another premature baby or even known what … [Read more...]
Help from Family and Friends, Koltin’s story
Help While it's never easy to ask, we all need help sometimes. The NICU is definitely one of those times. Even the most self-sufficient person needs help when you have a baby in the hospital. Whether it's a ride to the hospital as you're healing from your emergency c-section, someone to watch your other children at home, or just someone to listen as you cry, help is needed. … [Read more...]
Twenty five weeks, Amir’s story
Twenty Five Weeks Giving birth at twenty five weeks is scary. There's really no other way to describe it. You are told by countless doctors and professionals that there is no guarantee your baby will come home with you, and even if they do, they may have severe disabilities. At twenty five weeks, your baby is still developing in the womb. They still need to add fat to … [Read more...]
On the Day You came Home
The Day The day was August 3rd, 2012. It was a Friday, but that's all I remember about the day. I don't remember if it was hot or cold. Rainy or sunny. I don't remember what I ate, or even if I ate. I don't remember what I was wearing, and I probably didn't brush my hair or teeth. I just remember getting that phone call. You were ready to come home. It wasn't completely … [Read more...]
Blame is not the answer, Scarlett’s Story
Blame When you experience a premature birth, it's so hard not to blame yourself, as the mother. Mothers are supposed to be able to protect their children from anything, even before they are born. Sometimes, though, you just can't. It is not in your power, and it is a really hard situation to be in. I always second guessed everything I did during my pregnancy, and wondered … [Read more...]
