#26weeker

[razelsbrand]

My 26 weeker is a rockstar!! #marchofdimes #helpmehelpthosebabies #micropreemie #jerniegrace #26weeker #fundraiser https://www.marchforbabies.org/JernieGrace https://www.instagram.com/p/B9sQTL_H73h/?igshid=y59p6tvmzifd

[jamesonalan]

2 weeks old 🥰

[momofamiracle]

the beginning.

When I was thinking about writing about our journey, I kept trying to think of a starting point. The more I thought about my experiences, the more I realized the beginning of this journey started almost two decades ago. 

When I was eleven, I was having issues that other eleven year-old girls didn’t have to deal with. I was going through puberty very early, and my hormones were going crazy. I had terrible acne, hair growing where it shouldn’t, and a host of other issues that are difficult to handle while trying to fit in with middle school girls. While trying to figure out what was causing all of these changes at such a young age, I broke a bone while horseback riding. When the doctors examined my x-rays, they noticed that my growth plates were already fused - I was done growing at eleven years-old. 

After seeing countless doctors and being poked and prodded for numerous tests, it was finally determined that I had polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). I didn’t really know much about it at the time, and I didn’t really care what was causing my symptoms as long as I could take something to make them stop. When I was thirteen, I was prescribed birth control pills to help decrease the severity of my PCOS symptoms (hair growth, acne, irregular cycles, etc.) Although my bones were already fused, at least I could do something for the rest of my body. At such a young age, I didn’t spend time worrying about my fertility. It was mentioned to me and my family that having a child would be difficult, if not impossible. At the time, my mindset was, “I’ll deal with that when I get there.” 

For the time being, the birth control cleared my acne, made my cycles more regular, and allowed me to feel like a somewhat normal teenager. Little did I know that my journey with fertility problems, a journey that ultimately led to my greatest blessing, Connor, had begun. 

[kneelbeforemistressphil]

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The nine months spent preparing for a new baby are supposed to be an unforgettably exciting stage in a young family's life. Breaking the news to eager family members, preparing the nursery, and watching the mother grow rounder each day. But for Andrew and Emily Kim, despite the expectation of a...

PLEASE HELP MY SON

Premature birth is the number one killer of young children worldwide.

Despite the expectation of a hopeful and joyful pregnancy, things don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes the overwhelming wonder of having a new baby is reduced to just wondering if the baby will survive. Sometimes the hope a parent feels for their child’s success, happiness, and future turns into simply hoping the baby will be able to leave the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Sometimes the dream of possibilities turns into a nightmare.

My son Julian was born September 10, 2016, at only 26 weeks gestation. He weighed 2 pounds 2 ounces and was 13.75 inches long. As a result, he will spend over three months in the NICU to help him grow and stay alive. 

After almost 3 months in the hospital, Julian is soon to be discharged and Andrew and I are looking forward to finally bringing him home. While we don’t have a clear picture of what Julian’s future may hold, we do know one thing — Julian’s medical bills will be expensive: estimated to be at least $3000 a day.

Please consider donating to help offset Julian’s medical costs. Please share this post with friends and family to spread awareness of not only our story but of premature babies everywhere.

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[dinosaurstudiotattoo]

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[laurenhastings13]

Today is World Prematurity Day. I went into labor on a Thursday night, was rushed to the hospital Friday morning they told me I was 3 centimeters dilated and that my daughter was coming. My water broke that night. They managed to slow my contractions and keep her in my belly for a few more days. Monday May 12th 2014 at 6.01 am @monroehastingsplumb was born. At 2 pounds 2 ounces: emergency C-Section. Happy you fought so hard baby. Mommy Loves you so much. You are my everything. Pledge Purple for Preemies 💜 @marchofdimes #WorldPrematurityDay #monroehastingsplumb #26weeker #micropremie #pledgepurpleforpreemies

[backwoods-beautie-queen]

So for those of yall who don't know I am 24 years old, I am married, and I am mother to 4 beautiful babies. In October of last year, at only 25 weeks pregnant my water broke. I was rushed to the hospital where after many complications they were able to keep me pregnant for almost a week. October 10th at 2:30 a.m. my labor started. After trying several failed attempts to stop my labor at 10:17 a.m. I gave birth to a tiny 1 pound 15 ounce baby boy we named Jaxon. Which means "God has been gracious" in hebrew. Jaxon had many complications at birth most of which were attributed to him being so premature. He had brain bleeds, premature lungs which caused him to be intubated for 6 weeks, he had a hole in his heart called a PDA. Then at almost a month old we were told Jaxon had fungal meningitis. In less than 24 hours and went from his groin to in his bloodstream to in his spinal fluid to in his brain. We were told if things did not turn around in 24 hours we needed to make "arrangements". After millions of prayers that night the very next day the doctor even came in and said "we have no idea what happened that has to be an act of God but he's fine!!" After other premature related complications such as ROP, low weight, and inguinal hernias, in January we were able to take our baby boy home. It's been a very long very rough year Jaxon still has one more surgery to go (this will be surgery number 3 for him) but we are so very blessed to have this child still with us, to have him as healthy as he is. He truly is a miracle baby.

[sleevedprincess]

#preemie #preemiemommy #preemielove #micropreemie #26weeker #sophiarose #nicu