November 17 is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the crisis of premature birth. Over 20 million babies are born too soon each year. I had four of them.Prematurity can be devastating to a family. Many children end up with life long health conditions and some children born prematurely do not get to live life at all. Over the past two years I have met many amazing families struggling with complicated pregnancies, special needs children and infant loss. I am reminded everyday how lucky I am that my surviving children are thriving but also live with the devastation of having lost a little girl born too soon.
So today, take a minute to visit the March of Dimes if you can. Learn more about premature birth and what you may be able to do to help and give your kids an extra kiss and hug if you are lucky enough to have them here with you each day.
4 comments:
On behalf of the March of Dimes, thank you for joining the fight for preemies. I will take your advice and give my two children extra hugs and kisses when I see them tonight. Thank you again.
Thanks for sharing your story. And thank you for reminding me that, however prematurity impacted our family, we're the lucky ones, with two healthy three-year-olds to tuck in every night.
Ahhhh....thanks for sharing. I should have posted something similar. Time got away from me, but I will never forget our struggles and I'm giving my 3 preemies hugs right now!
Hey! Thanks for stopping by my blog! Your kids are adorable! The braces stink although I am glad its only for 6 months. My mouth was SOOO sore the first week!
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