Benjamin, an amazing micro-preemie, was born at 23 weeks and 3 days gestation on February 7th, 2011 – weighing in at 1 lbs, 12 oz. He is a real fighter and has beaten so many odds already, including PPROM at 19 weeks gestation.
My name is Allie and I am a micro preemie mom.
Anastasia was born at 25 weeks gestation (15 weeks early) after I experienced PROM (Premature Rupture of the Membranes) at 20 weeks into the pregnancy. Anastasia weighed a mere 1 lb. 13 oz. That made her an extreme (or micro) preemie.
Pierce Nikolas Franks was born on April 12 2011 at 23 weeks 5 days gestation.
Our little guy's marathon journey in the NICU
My name is Nathan. My wife, Tricia has Cystic Fibrosis (CF) and had been preparing for a double lung transplant until we discovered we were pregnant. Surviving a premature birth, double lung transplant and lymphoma is just the beginning of our story.
Born on December 17, 2004 at 05:38. She weighed 1 pound and 10 ounces and had a pretty good cry on the way out.
My daughter was born less than a month later after a stint of hospital bedrest, during which they never gave me enough sausage for breakfast, and after which I will never again take for granted the luxury of wearing clothes that do not tie in the back. Simone spent 96 days in the NICU and almost died, but in the end, she didn’t.
I’m P and my husband is S. Together we have had a very exciting couple of years, battling infertility, a very complicated pregnancy and a preterm birth.
After my son was born 14 weeks premature, my husband and I were desperately searching for any information or resources out there for parents of preemies. His Middle Name has been started with the hopes of creating a sense of community among parents of premature children while providing advocacy, education and awareness and most importantly, a source of inspiration and hope.
I began this blog as a way to tell the story of the preemie journey of our son, born at 28 weeks gestation. It has become a chronicle of sorts, a way to process my impressions of everyday life, of being a wife and mother, of working and playing, loving and believing.
I'm a Mom to 4 children here and 2 in Heaven! Liam is a surviving twin micro-preemie born at 24 weeks/0 days weighing 1 lb 5 oz at birth. My blog was started as a way to highlight the ups and downs of homeschooling but turned into a lifesaving journal of our prayer requests for Liam during his hospital journey.
In 2007 we were shocked to learn we were having twin girls and if that wasn't crazy enough we only had 6 weeks to prepare (if that's even possible). Yes, you heard me right they decided to make their grand entrance at 26 weeks. Then in 2009 we decided to make life a little more exciting and we welcomed Emmitt Vaughan to join us. Though life has been a roller coaster we wouldn't have it any other way!
Eliza Grace was born on March 15, 2006, at 26 weeks, 4 days, weighing 1 pound 4 ounces and measuring just 11.5 inches long. She is the light of my soul and this is the story of our life in the big city.
The road of parenting a micropreemie is never easy, but it is oh so worth it. If you have a preemie or want to learn more about prematurity, I'd like to welcome you to stick around awhile. Jack is pretty much the most special boy and I want the world to know!
I unexpectedly gave birth at 23 weeks to micro-preemie twins on August 27, 2007. Olivia Paige weighed just 1 lb 1.5 oz and was 11.5 inches long. Logan William weighed just 1 lb 1.75 oz and was 11.5 inches long. Our sweet Logan passed away after 1 month and 1 day. After 105 days, we were able to bring Olivia home. She is our miracle, our survivor, our joy...
This site is dedicated to our babies – Luke Ryan & Gabrielle Sofia – We will share all your positive thoughts, prayers and love!
Our baby girl was born at 25 weeks on April 25, 2011. She is now a thriving toddler with a tracheostomy. We have had a long, hard and amazing journey and I recently started writing our story. I would love to share it with other parents who may be going through a similar situation.
Twin girls Holland Mirabell & Eden Deanna were born prematurely at 24 weeks 3 days gestation on July 31st, 2004, 3:02 am. At birth Holland was 1 lb 3.5 oz, 11.5", Eden 1 lb 5.5 oz, 12". This is their story...
Acorn, our former 27 weeker, who spent most of his first year and a half on a ventilator. He's got a tracheostomy, a g-tube, and a wicked sense of humor.
This is the amazing story of our micro preemie, John Craig. He was born on November 30, 2005 at 24 weeks and 5 days gestation. He weighed 1 pound 8 ounces and was 12 inches long. John is a true miracle and an inspiration to all that meet him!
Just your typical 20 something stay at home twin momma. Transitioning from a former Infertile turned Preemie/NICU Mom, to a mom of Toddlers (say what?) Follow us on our journey and day to day happenings.
Joel Brens wanted raise awareness about prematurity and all things encompassing life in/after NICU for fathers so he founded the Papas of Preemies blog, where dads share their stories in their own words.
Provides helpful information to parents who have found themselves parenting a preemie.
Beth was born 14 weeks too early on January 31, 2006 and weighed 1 lb and 15 oz. Now a healthy little girl, this blog discusses her journey through the NICU and now as a "graduate" navigating the world with her family at her side and her twin sister, Julianne, watching over her from Heaven.
Provides helpful information to parents who have found themselves parenting a preemie.
We began our blog in the spring of 2005 to provide updates from the NICU when Ben arrived at 23 weeks gestation. Over the years our blog evolved from primarily medical updates for family & close friends to a general family site through which we met so many incredible online friends.
This is the story of our triplets who were born at 26 weeks on 7/17/07 and were finally reunited after 4 1/2 long months in the NICU. They are our little miracles and they continue to amaze us everyday!
This blog chronicles the adventures of our daughter Shoshanna, who was born at 25 weeks, 3 days gestation, weighing 1 pound, 13 oz. She spent 89 days in the neonatal intensive care unit and continuing care nursery, and came home two weeks before her due date.
On Jan. 10, 2008 our twins were born at just 24 weeks 0 days. Our son Braden is now 3 yrs old and is our little hero. His twin sister Kaleigh passed away on Jan 23, 2008. We miss her and think of her daily. Our 3rd child Grayson was born on May 24, 2010 at 39 wks.
Lea was born at 29 weeks, weighing 1 lb., 14 oz. Lea's early birth taught me so much about faith, and has made me passionate about supporting other preemie parents. Please visit our blog, and E-mail us with any questions, concerns or for any advice!
Veronica Katherine entered this world unexpectedly on April 18, 2011. Being born at only 24 weeks gestation, Veronica was designated as a "micro preemie", and weighed only 1 lb, 4 oz. This blog was created to keep family and friends updated on Veronica's progress. Hopefully, this will also be a place where Veronica can visit when she is older so that she may experience her incredible journey.
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