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Lead PreemieBabies101 Blogger - Kathryn Whitaker (TX) is the mother of five (including two 36-week preemies). Her youngest was diagnosed with IUGR (intrauterine growth restriction), born at 3lbs. 9oz. and then developed a severe surgical case of necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). He has various medical needs as a direct, and indirect, result. On her personal blog, Team Whitaker, she writes about what she knows: big families, carpool, kids activities, faith, her beloved Aggies, specialist appointments and sanity checks with her husband. You can follow her on Twitter, Facebook and Pinterest or contact her via email.
I didn’t know it was possible for someone so small to throw up so much. Indeed, it is possible. The first year of my son’s life was rocky, to put it mildly. He contracted necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) on day eight of life and we began a pretty delicate balance between nursing, hospital stays and a [...]
Thanks to all that participated in our Lilly Bow Peep giveaway. Our congratulations to Gwen. Be sure to check your inbox!
If you’re the mom of a girl or know someone who is, then this month’s giveaway is for you! We’re excited to partner with Lilly Bow Peep’s owner and fellow preemie mom, Meagan. My daughter was born prematurely weighing only 4 lbs 6 oz. She was so tiny and nothing fit her little head, so I made my [...]
“So, it’s possible your son has Meckel-Gruber Syndrome. But, I’m not 100% positive.” Those were the words our son’s geneticist uttered six months ago. She also informed us that while it’s possible he could have it, we couldn’t be sure unless we did further genetic testing (not covered by insurance, of course) that would run [...]
At one time, I falsely believed that the love I had for my son was not enough. He was born early, contracted an often fatal intestinal disease (necrotizing enterocolitis), spent 44 days in the neonatal intensive care unit and, after further examination, was found to have a myriad of medical anomalies. And I couldn’t fix [...]
Thanks to everyone who entered the “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” book giveaway. And, a mighty thanks to contributor Kasey Mathews for sharing such a fantastic resource with all of us! This month’s giveaway winner is: AMANDA Be sure to check your inbox for details. And, if you didn’t win this month’s giveaway, never fear. [...]
Does social media empower or scare you? Kathryn Whitaker breaks down many of the popular social media sites and how NICU parents can use them before, during and after a NICU stay. [Read more]
What a fun MEGA giveaway everyone! We’re excited to announce our two winners this month: Angie U. (Carrier) Randi S. (Balancer) Check your inbox, ladies, for all the details. A mighty big thank you to everyone who entered. We have some great giveaways coming your way in 2013.
We have an exiting MEGA giveaway this month for two baby products from BABYBJÖRN, a Babysitter Balance (bouncer) and Baby Carrier Miracle (infant carrier). BABYBJÖRN Babysitter Balance The BABYBJÖRN Babysitter Balance can help babies with motor skills and balance as they enjoy the gentle rocking motion. These ergonomic bouncers are baby-powered which means – no batteries required! The [...]
It’s our pleasure to announce the winner of the ZooBears medical ID bracelet. Amandalee, you won! We hope you enjoy the bracelet; be sure to check your email for giveaway details. And, congratulations!
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