Preemie babies are some of the sweetest little souls. There are many things that make them special. Often times a mother and father grow very close to their preemie because they have to fight that much harder to keep as a part of their life. Here is a collection of stories and some of my own gathered thoughts that may inspire you. If you have a preemie I want to hear about your little one’s story and how they fought. Contact me and let me know what makes your baby special.
Preemie Posts
- Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023)
A preemie dad is a special kind of dad. No dad ever expects their baby will be born prematurely and these dads go through a lot. I… Read More »Preemie Dad: An Interview with a Wonderful and Special Dad (2023) - Preeclampsia Survivor and Mental Health: The Astonishing Reality (2023)Preeclampsia survivors and mental health is a subject that is rarely touched on in the maternal health space. Maternal mental health in general is severely lacking in… Read More »Preeclampsia Survivor and Mental Health: The Astonishing Reality (2023)
- Mom Life after the NICU: My Truthful Emotional Recovery 4 Years LaterIt’s been a little over a year since I entered the ‘Life after the NICU’ stage of my motherhood journey. It still tugs at my heartstrings and even more right now since I have been reflecting about where I was a year ago.
- The NICU: 10 Things Your Anxious Friend Needs You to KnowSeptember is NICU Awareness Month. This month is a time to raise awareness for the babies who have had a NICU stay, both full-term and premature. No… Read More »The NICU: 10 Things Your Anxious Friend Needs You to Know
- Honest Taking Cara Babies Review: For New Preemie Parents (2024)If you’ve ever talked to me about baby sleep, then you know that I am a huge fan of Taking Cara Babies. It worked for us as… Read More »Honest Taking Cara Babies Review: For New Preemie Parents (2024)
- HELLP Syndrome at 27 Weeks: Lauren’s Story of Remarkable StrengthHELLP Syndrome at 27 weeks. Lauren shares her story of how she showed remarkable strength during her traumatic birth and NICU stay of her daughter.
- This is Birth TraumaToday, I want to share my thoughts about birth trauma. I know I haven’t published a blog post for a few weeks. The past few weeks have… Read More »This is Birth Trauma
- Birth Trauma and Preeclampsia: Jess, Stay With MeAn Interview With Jess This week, I am excited to share another interview with birth trauma and preeclampsia survivor. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who… Read More »Birth Trauma and Preeclampsia: Jess, Stay With Me
- 1 Father’s Love: Sincere Letter to My Precious DaugtherI am not one to readily share my deep feelings, but one day my daughter Cora might want to know about her NICU stay and her father’s… Read More »1 Father’s Love: Sincere Letter to My Precious Daugther
- A Living Miracle: HELLP Survivor, Strong Mom of TwinsThis week, I am excited to share an interview with a HELLP Syndrome survivor. HELLP Syndrome and preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced… Read More »A Living Miracle: HELLP Survivor, Strong Mom of Twins
- Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With EmilyThis week, I am excited to share another interview with a preeclampsia survivor. Preeclampsia survivors are amazing and strong women who have faced some of the worst… Read More »Strong Preeclampsia Survivor: an Interview With Emily
- A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful DadThis week’s interview is totally different than my past interviews about a preeclampsia survivor. This week I am interviewing a husband of a preeclampsia survivor and a… Read More »A Husband of a Preeclampsia Survivor: A Helpful Dad
- Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The HospitalI am excited to share this week’s interview. If you are new here, be sure to read my previous interviews with a postpartum preeclampsia survivor, a preeclampsia… Read More »Interviewing a Strong Preemie Mom: Holiday In The Hospital
- Why Not Me? Complete Reflection On Unfair Preeclampsia ExperiencesSomething inside of me aches every time I see someone I know post a picture of their full-term baby. I am really truly happy for them, but at the same time, I wish that happened to me. The next hour is spent wallowing even though I have a perfectly healthy baby girl asleep in her crib. I point fingers and complain about how unfair the world is. “Why does so-and-so get to have an easy pregnancy and I didn’t? Why me?”
- The Penelope Project: Exciting Interview With The Uplifting FounderThe Founder Of the Penelope Project This week I interviewed Bryana Miranda who is the Founder and President of the Penelope Project. If you haven’t read my… Read More »The Penelope Project: Exciting Interview With The Uplifting Founder
As a parent sometimes getting a good night’s sleep is the hardest thing it is also one of the most important things. Your health is just as important as your baby’s health. What helped me to get my preemie to sleep better was this amazing SwaddleMe Original Swaddle that they make in preemie size. Just click on the image below to check it out even if you aren’t buying.
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