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End of May Giveaway!
It’s about time for a giveaway, don’t you think?? Let’s do it! I have a cute little hat that is perfect for a preemie boy in the NICU, or even a NICU graduate! It symbolizes his “fight” for life! Ha ha. Okay, really, my husband is way into Ninjas, and I just thought the saying [...]
Tribute to Micro Preemies
Isn’t it amazing that there are preemies that survive which are born as early as 23 and 24 weeks? It’s almost unfathomable to me. These babies are truly miracle babies. My first baby was born at 21 weeks and 2 days gestation. He weighed 12 oz and was 10 1/4 inches long and his heart [...]
Adjusted Age
Adjusted age, or corrected age, is the age of your preemie baby according to her due date or when she “should have” been born if she had been born at term. For example, my second preemie was born at 27 weeks, 13 weeks early. When she was 15 weeks old actual age (when she was [...]
Feeling Sorry
I spent most of the day, every day, with my preemie while she was in the NICU. I arrived at the NICU around 8:00 am and I left around 5:00 or 6:00 pm. I always felt sorry for all of the other babies, because I rarely saw other parents visiting. I hoped that their parents [...]
The Snoedel
I’ve just been introduced to a unique product called a Snoedel, pronounced “snoodle”. The name is of Dutch origin meaning “snuggle”, and it is a small fabric doll/blanket that provides aromatherapy for babies. According to it’s purpose, it’s recommended for babies in the NICU because the doll can be infused with the mother’s scent and [...]
A Dose of Sweetness
I just found some darling quotes about babies and thought I’d share them with you. I hope they bring a smile to your face as they did to mine. :) A baby is born with a need to be loved – and never outgrows it. – Frank A. Clark A baby will make love stronger, [...]
Why do Preemies Have Flat Heads?
How many parents of NICU babies had to take a hospital burp rag and roll it up, tape the ends together, and place it under their baby’s head to keep their baby’s head from being too flat? How many had to buy a helmet after leaving the NICU, to continue rounding out their preemie’s head? [...]
Funny Faces
My preemie’s specialty is making funny faces. From the time she was bout 6 months old she learned to make faces so people would laugh. She’s such a joy – and takes after her father! We have a silly household :). Enjoy this gallery of funny faces! What is your preemie’s favorite thing?
