Becoming a preemie parent is often quite unexpected and is not a “club” that any of us intended to join. But here we are in that “club” – and what a “club” it is! There are so many things I wish were different – I wish our sons had not been born at 24 weeks […]
Having the “title” of preemie parent was one that never entered my mind. Sure, I had thought about other parent “titles” that I might have – soccer mom, dance mom, chorus mom, PTA mom, volunteer mom, working mom, stay at home mom. My husband and I found ourselves abruptly thrown into the world of prematurity […]
With Parents of Preemies Day in just 2 days, I think about all the strength it takes to be a preemie parent. When a parent becomes a preemie parent your whole world changes. You now have a tiny being depending on you for everything they need to survive. You have to make decisions that could […]
Fact: Preemies in the NICU must fight simply to survive, sometimes for months, so milestones fall by the wayside. Children born prematurely are more likely to experience medical, learning and developmental concerns than their full-term peers. And life after the NICU, for months, years, or a lifetime, is often just as rough a ride because […]
It is hard to believe that Parents of Preemies Day is just DAYS away! I can’t wait to celebrate parents of preemies ALL over the world – what an amazing day it will be. If you haven’t seen this page on the Parents of Preemies day website, take a moment to read some parent stories […]
A Graham’s Foundation blog follower shared a few of her personal blog posts with me that I wanted to share with our readers. Take a minute to check out her post from Parents of Preemies Day 2014. We love reading stories of what makes YOU a proud preemie parent. Want to share your story on […]
During the month of April, we will be highlighting preemie parent stories in preparation for Parents of Preemies Day on May 3. If you would like to share your #mypreemie story, please send an email to laura@grahamsfoundation.org. We would love to post it here! Here’s a story that came from the Parents of Preemies Day […]
The theme for Parents of Preemies Day this year is #mypreemie. Take a minute to post a picture of you and your preemie to the Parents of Preemies Day Facebook page and complete the following sentence: #mypreemie is amazing because… Every photo with the hashtag #mypreemie will be eligible to win a prize and a […]
As part of Parents of Preemies Day, a Twitter chat will be held on May 3, 2015 from 2-3 pm (EDT). Anyone who registers for the Twitter chat will be entered to win some really great prizes. To register for the chat and be entered in the giveaway (and to see the great prizes!), visit […]
It is hard to believe that Parents of Preemies Day is one month away! On Sunday, May 3, 2015, preemie parents all over the world will be celebrated and honored for their strength and resilience. If you haven’t already, take a minute to check out the Parents of Preemies Day website. The website offers great […]
Graham’s Foundation is a not-for-profit organization recognized as tax-exempt under Internal Revenue Code section 501(c)(3).
Our mission is to inform and guide parents of preemies so that they may confidently navigate the journey of prematurity.
