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NG Tubes, mLs, and Feedings

When my preemie was admitted into the NICU I determined to keep a daily journal of her NICU stay. I kept track of her weight, feedings, blood work, nurse and doctor names, oxygen levels, visitors, room changes, and medical procedures. Somehow I knew that I would someday be glad I had so much detailed information [...]

Preserving Memories in the NICU

There’s an old cliché that says, “Hindsight is 20/20.”  Never is that more true than a long NICU stay with a micropreemie!  Most of my regrets revolve around my memory-keeping techniques—and here’s the way I wish I had done things: I would have taken pictures of Adeline every day.  I would have put her next [...]

Are You a Blogger?

Dear Friends and Readers, I am in search of some preemie parents who would be interested in writing regular posts for Preemie Babies 101, whether once a month, twice a month, or even once a week depending on how involved you might like to be. Before you decide please allow me to explain how simple [...]

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?

Thinking Out Loud

So, I like to post twice a week, but sometimes it’s a little exhausting to think and feel the “preemie babies” topic so often because it’s such an emotional topic.  Even though my preemie doesn’t seem as much like a preemie anymore because she’s three years old, almost every post I write requires delving into [...]

Journal Entry: 4 Months 1 Week Old

Dear Readers:  I pulled this entry from my journal to give you an idea of what many preemie parents face after bringing their baby home.  My baby at this time was 4 months and 1 week old actual age and had been home from the NICU for 4 1/2 weeks. “(Baby Girl) has been doing [...]