November is prematurity awareness month. Every day 1,400 babies are born prematurely. These babies face days to months in the NICU, some will have life long complications as a result, and for a few; they will not be able to be saved. Despite research the rate of premature births is increasing. As a nation we score a D in premature birth rates. So how can you help? The March of Dimes is sending out a Petition for Preemies. Please take a moment to sign the petition and see what grade your state makes. Want to help some more? Right now MasterCard is DOUBLING your donation to the March of Dimes when you use you MasterCard (of course) click HERE to donate.
Babies should not have to start their lives out like this -hooked to machines and tubes. Parents should not have to see their babies from behind plastic isolet walls and wondering if their child would be the one to beat all the odds and survive. Toddlers should not have feet full of scars from the hundreds of heel sticks that were required during their NICU stay.
Elizabeth - Her first day. Eyes fused closed, dependent on machines for survival.
Elizabeth about three weeks old wearing Matt's wedding ring. She was VERY sick when this picture was taken, we were afraid she wouldn't be able to fight the infection.
Elizabeth last week
Elizabeth last week
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