My nicu baby
My second daughter was born at 33 weeks via emergency c-section due to my sudden onset of severe preeclampsia. I basically went from normal numbers to needing to get this baby out now in less than a week. She was born breathing on her own at 3lbs, 12oz and didn't need oxygen at all during her 18 days in the nicu. She's 9 months old today and probably around 17lbs and thriving. I look at pictures taken of her in the nicu and cannot believe how far she's come since January & how you couldn't even tell she's a preemie anymore.
My cousin was born at 35 weeks and stayed in the nicu for 90 days because of his disabilities. He is a sweet, smiley 7 year old today. I am grateful for the wonderful support from the nurses and great technological advances the march of dimes has made in order for them to be alive today.
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Fight For Preemies
http://www.marchofdimes.com/fi…
Every year, 20 million babies are born too soon, too small and very sick ― half a million of them in the United States. November 17 is when we fight.
Do you know a baby that was born too soon, too small, unable to suck, unable to breathe on his own? Premature birth is a health crisis that jeopardizes the lives and health of nearly half-million babies each year. It is the #1 killer of newborns and can lead to lifelong disabilities. Worse: the number has increased 31 percent since 1981. It can happen without warning and for no known reason. Until we have more answers, anyone’s baby, could be born too soon. Medical advances give even the tiniest babies a chance of survival, yet for many babies premature birth is still a life or death condition. It’s the #1 cause of death during the first month of life. And babies who survive face serious health challenges and risk lifelong disabilities. The rate of premature birth has never been higher. In half the cases, we simply don’t understand what went wrong. We need to fight for answers. And, ultimately, preventions. November 17 is dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. The March of Dimes invites bloggers like you to get involved. • Learn about premature birth at marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies • Put a badge on your blog during November, Prematurity Awareness Month® • On November 17, blog for a baby you love and to help others We need to fight ― because babies shouldn’t have to. ............................................................................. El 17 de noviembre estará dedicado a crear conciencia sobre la crisis del nacimiento prematuro. March of Dimes le extiende una invitación a los blogueros como usted para que participen. -Aprenda acerca del nacimiento prematuro en nacersano.org o marchofdimes.com/fightforpreemies -Añada un botón en su blog durante el mes de noviembre, Mes del Nacimiento Prematuro -El 17 de noviembre, dedique una entrada en su blog a un bebé que usted ama y para ayudar a otros Necesitamos luchar por todos los bebés.
10/29/09 Rich wrote:
When our second child was born at 2 lbs., success stories like this one played a large part in helping us keep our spirits up. Thank you for sharing your story!
10/30/09 nuttbecky wrote:
I'm the mom of a 34 weeker. Your kiddo sounds like she's doing great. We are 5 months, 13lbs. There is no stopping these kids!
11/04/09 marchofdimes wrote:
Thank you for sharing your daughter's story and glad she is doing well. It's so important for others to read.