On World Prematurity Day: A Preemie Mom’s Promise
When we found out we were expecting fraternal twins, I was told they may come a few weeks early and to plan to be into the Neonatal ICU for a few weeks – a month at most. My husband and … Continued
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When we found out we were expecting fraternal twins, I was told they may come a few weeks early and to plan to be into the Neonatal ICU for a few weeks – a month at most. My husband and … Continued
The big one would probably be you’re going to go into labor early and you’re going to deliver early. And it’s going to be okay. Because when you’ve never had a baby, delivering a month and a half early seems … Continued
Each year, October 15th is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Day, and in 1988, President Ronald Reagan declared October Pregnancy Loss and Infant Loss Awareness Month. This year, we’re honored to be reposting preemie mom Belinda’s story of loss and … Continued
Breastfeeding can be a touchy subject for many mothers. Some women are physically unable, some make the choice not to. Some women, like me, thought that it would come easy. That my child would just look at me, turn his … Continued
Today we’re honored to share a guest post from preemie mom, blogger, and businesswoman Stephanie – read more about her story at Urban Flowerpot or check out her shop of handmade creations. I don’t write a lot about what goes … Continued
In honor of Parents of Preemies Day on May 4, we’re honored to have preemie mom Rebecca from Preemies Today sharing her family’s story on our blog. Mom Meet Mom is a proud sponsor of the 2014 Parents of Preemies … Continued
Okay, the title is a bit dire. Actually, I’m just planning to link a few of my favorite Mom Meet Mom blog posts, and I’m so very tired that the word “listicle” just amuses me to no end. Seriously, I … Continued
In honor of Prematurity Awareness Month, we’re featuring another guest blog post by preemie mom Audrey. Like many preemie moms, she felt a wide range of emotions in the aftermath of her early births. And she’s not alone – one … Continued
Today’s guest poster Audrey is a preemie mom three times over and not at all shy about sharing her experiences with prematurity. What many people don’t understand is how premature birth affects parents. Even when prematurity comes with minimal challenges, … Continued
November 17 is World Prematurity Day, and November is Prematurity Awareness Month. Early birth is actually incredibly common in the US, where about 1 in 8 babies is born prematurely. That’s over half a million babies each year. Preterm birth … Continued