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Mother’s Day during or after a baby’s stay in the neonatal intensive care unit is a milestone celebrated with joy and tears. So many emotions accompany the decision to have a child, to become a mother and to weather the storm that accompanies a baby’s hospital stay or loss. When words are not adequate to [...]
If you are a NICU parent or have a NICU baby in your life, this giveway is for you. Fellow preemie mother Cassandra Melhuish has authored a beautiful, inspirational gift book to offer encouragement, love and hope to NICU families. She knows from firsthand experience how deeply traumatic any NICU stay can be. Her son Dylan, now [...]
A Pound of Hope is the story of 24-weeker twins, Aidan and Ethan, as told by Michele Munro Kemper (Nana) and Jennifer Kemper Sinconis (Mama). Michele and Jennifer tell the story as it was noted and journaled during the twins’ NICU stay and after. Michele began the journal with only paper towels and a pen [...]
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 [...]
In the book, Before the World Intruded, the reader is taken through a medical trauma author Michele Rosenthal survived when she was thirteen years old. She describes feeling like a zebra, an anomaly, an isolated mystery case that no one seemed to understand or be able to cure. She details the twenty-four years she then [...]
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. [...]
"Preemie" Author Kasey Mathews shares his difficult struggle of sending her preemie back into surgery. The anxiety, fear and worry landed HER in the hospital and the gift of a friend shifted her perspective. This month we’re giving away that gift, the book "Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster." [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 [...]
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