24 Weeks 24 weeks is the gestation that most doctors tell you is the age of viability. The age where they will try to save your baby if it is born. It is terrifying. I remember sitting in my hospital bed, a few days past viability and listening to the statistics being thrown at me. The quality of life predicted, the complications that would almost surely arise, and the … [Read more...]
Not OK, but Perfect: Luna and Amelia’s Story
Perfect To every parent, their own child is perfect. It doesn't matter what their hair color, their size, or their abilities, when you lock eyes on your baby, all you can see is love. There is also hope. Hope for a bright future, happiness, and everything that they dream of. The NICU can sometimes make you question that future, but it can never take away your sweet … [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...]
Premature Birth Reality: Olivia’s Story
Premature Birth Reality Every mom-to-be has hopes and dreams about what her pregnancy and birth will be like. Some of us even make birth plans, as we decorate our nursery and register for our baby shower. But, when your baby comes unexpectedly, things change. Unfortunately, premature birth reality can be quite different from what you pictured. Often, there isn't time for a … [Read more...]
PTSD: A Very Real Complication of Premature Birth
PTSD The term PTSD, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, is a condition people associate with experiences in the military or surviving a catastrophic life-experience, like a natural disaster or an accident. It is not always associated with pregnancy, birth, and prematurity, but it is a very real condition for women who experience those life-changing events. Worrying every day of … [Read more...]
