I remember the neonatologist coming into my room, but the rest is a little fuzzy. He gave percentages, talked about feeding tubes, and the NICU. He was very matter of fact and even somber with his tone. He emphasized that the longer I could keep my babies inside, the better the chances they had on […]
My husband and I were stunned that we were having twins, but nothing could have prepared us for Thomas and Colin’s early birth at 24 weeks, 6 days. My placenta ruptured and the boys arrived unprepared to come into the world. One had a stage 3 brain bleed on his left side. The other had […]
We recently had a chance to ask Trish Ringley, a nurse and the founder of both Every Tiny Thing and Hello Preemie, some questions about what has inspired her to create products and resources for preemie parents. Here’s what she had to say: How did your work as an RN inspire Every Tiny […]
Today’s post comes from preemie mom Samantha. She’s a stay-at-home mom to two children, Cooper and Evynne, and is currently finishing up her Master’s degree and looking forward to the next chapter in her journey. Cooper was born at 32 weeks and is now 12 years old. This is their family’s premature birth story: When […]
As the mom of a preemie born in the thick of cold, flu, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) season, it used to drive me crazy when people would tell me I needed to expose my daughter to germs to strengthen her immune system. These were well-intentioned people who just didn’t know that infections considered easily […]
Did you know that September is Neonatal Intensive Care Awareness Month? Considering how many parents of preemies were not familiar with the NICU before premature birth made it a part of their lives, having a NICU Awareness Month is a really great idea. NICU Awareness Month is not only designed to honor families experiencing a […]
…to double your donation and help build a brighter future for preemie parents everywhere! A longtime supporter of Graham’s Foundation has created a $50,000 dollar-for-dollar matching grant with a twist. Unlike most matches, we won’t see a dime unless we meet that goal. So we need help – lots of help. The easiest way for […]
Today’s post comes from preemie mom Nicole, who had to say goodbye to her preemie son, Kade, far too soon. The experience is one that has already taught her a lot, and she is graciously sharing her thoughts and feelings in case it can help new parents dealing with the loss of a preemie. It’s […]
It’s simply a fact that premature birth turns a family’s world upside down and tests the limits of their resilience. Parents of preemies face challenges that most people can’t even imagine. So it’s only natural that your baby’s early arrival can leave you feeling stressed out and frightened. Some of your fear may fade as […]
What inspired the creation of the MyPreemie app? The app was a natural evolution from our book Preemies: The Essential Guide for Parents of Premature Babies. It doesn’t substitute for the book, but complements and adds to it, putting at parents’ fingertips, right on their mobile devices, key information, tools, and emotional support they need […]
Selena is our mentor for Supporting Preemie Parents. She's available to support friends and family members who want to know how to support parents of preemies.
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Our mission is to inform and guide parents of preemies so that they may confidently navigate the journey of prematurity.
