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...]
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...]
World Prematurity Day
November 17th is World Prematurity Day Today is the day! It's time to celebrate our Premature Babies and Spread Awareness. As you know, I try to spread awareness on the blog as much as I can. You can come here every Monday to hear a story about another family's experience with premature birth, as part of Micro Preemie Mondays. I started this blog, the series, and … [Read more...]
