Tag: premature birth
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Why I Hold Onto the Heart-Wrenching Memories of My Lost Premature Babies
Get Pregnant Fast June 23, 2013: A date forever etched in my heart. How can a single day embody both the height of joy and the depths of despair? It was the day my triplets entered this world, yet tragically, it was also the day I lost my first child. As first-time parents, my partner…
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I Ran 147 Miles to Honor My Son’s NICU Journey — And Raised $50,000 for Premature Babies
Get Pregnant Fast At the heart of every parent’s journey is a story of resilience and hope. My son, Leo, was born at just 23 weeks gestation, and his incredible fight for life opened my eyes to the strength within myself and the support needed for families facing similar challenges. Initially, I feared I was…
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A Heartfelt Note of Gratitude to Emma Turner: Inspiring Our Little Girls
Get Pregnant Fast Dear Emma, My daughter would love to write to you herself, but at just 5 years old, she’s still mastering the letters of the alphabet. You may be starting to understand what it feels like to be one of the most recognized figures in the world. I wanted to take a moment…
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The Challenge of Naming Our Preterm Babies
Get Pregnant Fast As I lay in the ICU, recovering from a life-threatening ordeal, a nurse approached me from the NICU with a warm smile. “Are you planning to name your children?” she asked. My babies were just two days old, and until that moment, they had only been referred to as “Baby A,” “Baby…
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Conquering Guilt and Self-Blame as a Mother of a Premature Baby
Get Pregnant Fast As mothers, guilt seems to be ingrained in our very nature. We often feel remorse over everything from raising our voices to our little ones to declining their request to read the same book for the fifteenth time in one day! While a small amount of guilt can encourage us to strive…
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Is Guilt an Inescapable Part of Motherhood?
Get Pregnant Fast My recent check-up at 32 weeks was just like the others: strong heartbeat? Check. On track with measurements? Check. Weight gain? Double check. “Only eight more weeks to go!” my midwife exclaimed, her smile bright. “Ugh. I was hoping you’d say there was a mistake and I’m actually due tomorrow. I’m so…
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A Heartfelt Thank-You to Our NICU Nurses
Get Pregnant Fast In a world few ever experience, the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) stands as a sanctuary for the tiniest and most vulnerable lives. It was a place my family called home for nearly four months, a time filled with both hope and despair. The NICU is a realm where life hangs in…
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Photographer Captures Stunning Transformations of Premature Babies in Heartwarming Before and After Photos
Get Pregnant Fast In recent years, the advancements in modern medicine have significantly improved the survival rates of premature infants. Yet, the initial days, weeks, and months for these tiny fighters remain incredibly challenging. A photographer has taken it upon himself to document the remarkable journeys of these little warriors through a captivating photo series.…
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Inspiring Message from a NICU Baby’s Helmet
Get Pregnant Fast A heartwarming photo of a premature baby has gone viral, spreading a resonant message for parents navigating similar challenges. Recently, a mother named Emily shared a touching image of her 8-month-old daughter in a Facebook group, where the little one sported a custom cranial helmet emblazoned with the phrase “Nevertheless, she persisted.”…