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Surviving Preemie Surgery and a {Giveaway} “Prepare for Surgery, Heal Faster” Book

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"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]

Shannon’s Story

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This story was submitted by Shannon, one of our readers. This is the story of my 27 weeker, my miracle Caleb… I was 26 weeks pregnant and everything had been going well until one morning I woke up and thought that I had wet my pants a little. This was my second pregnancy so I [...]

Sara’s Story

Kaleb & Kameron

This story was kindly submitted by Sara, one of our readers. I had twin preemies due to pPROM. My water broke with twin A (Kaleb) at 18w (4/18/10).  I spent 86 days on bedrest until I had an emergency c-section due to placenta abruption. Kaleb & Kameron Crane were born on 7/11/2010 at 29 weeks. [...]

Miracle Michael 23-Weeker

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This story was thoughtfully submitted by Kristin, one of our readers. My son is my miracle. He is a surviving twin. He was born at 23 weeks, 5 days (we think he may have been younger gestationally now). He weighed 14 oz. at birth (410 grams). We spent 170 days in 3 NICU’s. In all, [...]