Hand to Hold's Official Blog: Written by Parents for Parents

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. [...]

Amy’s Story

Derek

This story was thoughtfully submitted by Amy, one of our readers. Derek William – born at 30 weeks, after my water broke at 26 weeks. Born at 2lbs, 14-1/2 inches, on August 14th, 2010. Derek was transported to Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (where we live) where he would spend 154 days in the incredible NICU. [...]

Michelle’s Story

  This story was submitted by Michelle, one of our readers. We had no idea what journey we began on Jan 20, 2010.  Sarai Elizabeth Burns was born at 25 wks 2 days. She was 1lb 14 1/2oz and 12 1/2″ long. We spent 123 days in the NICU at BSA in Amarillo, Texas. The [...]