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Thankful for Awareness

November 26, 2015 By Shann 18 Comments

Premature Birth Awareness Month

Awareness has become a great focus for me. Even though November is coming to an end, it does not mean the end of Micro Preemie Monday or the end of Prematurity Awareness. I have a lot more beautiful faces and stories to share with you, and until all babies are born full-term and healthy, I will keep fighting along with our tiny miracles.

There is another cause, though, that I am passionate about. TTTS, or Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, takes more babies’ lives than SIDS each year. It does not discriminate, and can affect a twin pregnancy at any time. (In most cases, an identical twin pregnancy, where the babies share a placenta, but in some rare instances, if the placenta fuses early on, it could happen to a fraternal set too.)

December Awareness

December is TTTS Awareness Month, with World TTTS Day on December 7th. My boys were born early because of complications from TTTS, and I will forever be grateful to The Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome Foundation for arming me with knowledge during my pregnancy. Mary, the founder, was a source of comfort and strength for me. She also helped me find a doctor and a support system that saved my boys.

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Thankful

Today, on Thanksgiving, as everyone is thinking about what they are thankful for, I can’t help get a little emotional. I am truly thankful for my family.

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In addition to Mary, my doctor, Dr. Julian De Lia, and my doctor, Dr. Worthington, I’m also thankful to all the Neonatologists and Nurses at St. Joseph’s Hospital. They all have equal credit in saving my boys’ lives, and helping me make it through a really tough time.

I am also so thankful to everyone who has shared their stories with me and with you for Micro Preemie Mondays. Thank you for helping me raise awareness to premature birth in such a beautiful way.

Thank you to everyone who keeps coming back each Monday to read these stories of hope.

What’s Next

In December, I’m going to be talking a lot about TTTS, and I’d love to share some other stories with you. If you are interested in sharing your story about Twin to Twin Transfusion Syndrome, please email me at shanneva@yahoo.com.

I hope you are having a wonderful Thanksgiving and spending it with the people you love.

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Filed Under: Blog, Health Tagged With: fraternal twins, identical twins, preemie twins, premature birth awareness, TTTS, TTTS Foundation, twin to twin transfusion syndrome, twin to twin transfusion syndrome foundation

Comments

  1. Kristin Cook says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:29 am

    That is so interesting. I didn’t realize that was a big issue, but I look forward to more of these posts.

    Reply
  2. platypus6 says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:30 am

    I’ve learned so much from your blog. Thanks for bringing awareness to us! I actually had a friend who dealt with TTTS. That’s some pretty scary stuff!

    Reply
  3. Emily, Our house now a home says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:43 am

    There is a lot to be thankful for! I love this holiday because we can really focus and prioritize what it is that is special.

    Reply
  4. Caroline says

    November 26, 2015 at 10:16 am

    What a precious Thanksgiving blessing children are

    Reply
  5. Fancy Free Nancy says

    November 26, 2015 at 10:37 am

    You have a beautiful family! Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!

    Reply
  6. Chrissy Z. @ The Brave Wanderer says

    November 26, 2015 at 12:04 pm

    Such a beautiful family! Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones! xxx

    Reply
  7. goodenufmommy says

    November 26, 2015 at 7:11 pm

    I love all that you do to raise awareness Shann! You are such a great advocate for premature moms and babes. I haven’t heard of this before. I’m definitely looking forward to future posts!

    Reply
  8. Terri's Thoughts says

    November 26, 2015 at 9:29 pm

    wow this is a great post, shared some really great info here.

    Reply
  9. Marlynn Jayme Schotland says

    November 27, 2015 at 12:26 am

    Thank you so much for sharing your story. Your family is beautiful and you can feel the love in your writing. I hope you all had a lovely Thanksgiving!

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  10. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    November 27, 2015 at 6:35 am

    Happy Thanksgiving to you and your beautiful family! 🙂

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  11. Shaylee Field says

    November 27, 2015 at 4:16 pm

    I had no idea there was something like this! So happy your boys are okay and you’re helping spread awareness about the issue 🙂

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  12. Linh says

    November 27, 2015 at 9:02 pm

    Oh wow – thanks for letting me know about this because I wasn’t aware about TTTS. Can’t wait to learn more about this in Dec 🙂 Hope you guys had a great Thanksgiving!
    -Linh

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  13. Nancy L (@CosmetologyNerd) says

    November 28, 2015 at 12:44 pm

    I love reading posts that educate us about things we may not be aware of…I am happy that you had a great support for your boys…have a blessed holiday weekend.

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  14. Cynthia @craftoflaughter says

    November 28, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I have learned so much from your blog. Looking forward to learning more

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  15. Jennifer | Modern Chic says

    November 28, 2015 at 6:11 pm

    Thank you for educating about TTTS. Look forward to reading more about it. Best wishes!

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  16. jennybee2014 says

    November 28, 2015 at 8:16 pm

    I’d never heard of this syndrome before. So good that you are educating us. I sincerely hope your difficult times are over.

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  17. Stefanie / The Monarch Mommy says

    November 29, 2015 at 6:31 pm

    I know someone who dealt with TTTS with her identical twin girls. When she told me their birth story it was shocking what she went through. She had an extremely emergent c-section without any anesthetic as there was no time. She’s an incredibly strong woman.

    Reply
    • Shann says

      November 29, 2015 at 8:35 pm

      Wow. She really must be. I hope her girls are doing well now.

      Reply

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