Holding Everything Together When you're in the NICU, everything is a struggle. Your sweet baby is trying to survive physically, while the parents are trying to do the same thing emotionally. Not to mention everything else in your life doesn't stop. There is work, school, family, and just day-to-day living obligations. Holding everything together during an experience like this … [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...]
A Miracle on Monday
A Miracle Life is a miracle. Every baby we meet on Micro Preemie Monday is a very special miracle. If you missed reading about last week's miracle, please click HERE. Today, is no exception. In fact, she amazed her doctors starting right in the delivery room. Let's meet Claire, as told by her mom Rhea. Claire 1) Tell us about your baby? Claire Aibhlinn was born on … [Read more...]
Micro Preemie Monday and Nasir
Micro Preemie Thank you for joining me for another Micro Preemie Monday. Last week, we met a premature baby that was born at a little later gestation, and weighing more than the babies we usually meet. Even with these factors, Ana still had to fight for her life. You can read the full story HERE. I think it showed that no matter how long or short your NICU stay is, it still … [Read more...]
