Comments on: For Preemies.

By: Karen

Karen — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:07:17 +0000

I just wanted to comment on this entry, as I usually just lurk. I read this the day you posted it, and then at 7:30am on Saturday, November 21st, my water broke. I delivered my twin boys (Hunter and Parker) at 26 weeks gestation less than two hours later, and they were 1 pound 12 oz and 1 pound 15 oz.

Last night we lost Parker. Hunter is still fighting, and our hope for him is what makes our loss of Parker a little easier to bear.

I had no idea when I read this entry that I would soon be so thankful for the staff of a NICU, so grateful that there are such caring and compassionate people to save my babies lives.

By: jason

jason — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:19:36 +0000

Jason here from BloggersUnite. Thanks for being part of the BloggersUnite event, sharing your story and helping to raise awareness for the March of Dimes and all they do.

By: Juli

Juli — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 17:39:59 +0000

Just a update – my daughter’s boyfriend’s nephew did not make it. He died this morning.

By: Apron Stings

Apron Stings — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:55:51 +0000

I can’t even imagine….I am so lucky to have had a daughter avoid the NICU and hopefully will again. I don’t doubt that NICU parents have PTSD after an ordeal like that -as written about in NY TIMES. Glad you all are thriving, girlie.
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On a lighter note-my big-headed baby (90%), Cate, has that hat too. I love it. When she wears it-her little friend calls her Catie Dog.

By: Steph

Steph — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 05:59:42 +0000

I wanted to say thank you for this. Unlike many of your readers, I’m not a mother. But I was a preemie, and while I as far, far luckier than many and had few problems, your blog has really made me think about what my parents must have felt when I was born. They’re overprotective, and as annoying as it can be, I look at pictures like that and begin to realize why. So, thank you, from a different perspective.

By: Flicka

Flicka — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:37:17 +0000

That first photo of Simone takes my breath away. What a juxtaposition with the second! I am still so happy when I come here and I see Simone here, in your arms, so alive and happy. Love you both…and heading over to MoD right now.

By: C

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 01:19:16 +0000

Long time lurker here.
I come from the other side of this issue – I work in medicine and take care of a lot of pregnancies that are complicated in one way or another. So I love hearing about you and Simone – it gives me a lot of hope for some of the women I take care of who are going through the scariest times of their lives. And March of Dimes helps support a lot of the work I do. So glad they’re getting a little love back; between you and Julie, I have a feeling things will never be the same for their fundraisers again :)
gravitycircus.blogspot.com

By: Dani

Dani — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:07:58 +0000

Every time I look at my son and my (full term!) daughter I’m reminded that neither would be here with out the research the MoD promotes.
It’s one organization that I’ll be supporting for the the rest of my life.

By: modpam

modpam — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:01:27 +0000

Dear Alexa: On behalf of the March of Dimes (United States), thanks so much for sharing Simone’s story. And of course, it’s your story, too!

We appreciate your helping us spread the word about the problem of premature birth. With help from you and others, we are working toward the day when all babies in all countries will be born healthy.

With best wishes,
Pam
March of Dimes

By: Maren

Maren — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:19:17 +0000

…woman. You are an amazing woman. In all fairness, I have not yet started my job as a line editor this morning. :slinks away quietly: