By Nick Hall on May 26, 2021
“…if I’ve learned anything over the last two years is that no matter how you become a parent the journey has its unexpected moments, some fun and some scary. Here is a little bit about how we came to celebrate such a wonderful day!”
By Nick Hall on May 21, 2021
by Kierra Morgan In the summer of 2020 I, a 23 year old girl from Peoria, IL found out I was pregnant for the first time. I was so overjoyed and overwhelmed with the news. I had always dreamed of being a mother. The first chance I could, I made an appointment with an OB […]
By Tracy P on February 15, 2016
Graham’s Foundation parent mentor, Tracy, shares the first of her two part post. Be sure to read the second part of her post. When I was admitted to the hospital at 23 weeks and 5 days into my pregnancy, the nurse asked me if I had ever heard of preeclampsia. I looked at him with […]
By Featured Parent on September 17, 2015
Today’s guest post is by Sheree. Three am is the loneliest hour for most of the world. It’s too late to call it bedtime, and too early to be morning. There is nothing but still darkness among the moonlight and even crickets catch up on sleep. For others though, it’s an exhausting hour spent feeding […]
By Featured Parent on July 28, 2015
Today’s guest author is Lucy. One day in mid April 2014, I was having lunch at the hospital cafeteria, about to return to my daughter’s NICU room, after a few calm minutes to myself. As I packed up my things, I put a bottle of Diet Coke I’d purchased for later on in my tote […]
By Laura Martin on July 16, 2015
Today’s guest author, Missie, can be followed on her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/thereluctanttriathlete) or on her personal blog (noahsincrediblejourney.blogspot.com). You’re probably reading this and in one of the 5 stages of preemie parenthood. Maybe you’re pregnant and you’re not sure exactly how long you’ll stay that way. Maybe you’re new to the NICU, learning what TPN, […]
By Laura Martin on June 24, 2015
Did you experience preeclampsia? Preemie mom, Kendall, shares her story of preeclampsia and giving birth to her daughter, Kennedi, at 32 weeks gestation on her personal blog. Want to share your story of prematurity? Submit it here.
By Emily Raymond on September 24, 2014
Have you ever been to a new mom’s baby shower, had her curiously ask what labor and birth was going to be like, listened to other moms share stories of completely normal pregnancies and almost glamorous-sounding births, and just cringed? Yes, baby showers have not always been pleasant events for me. After my first pregnancy […]
By Featured Parent on June 8, 2014
I would like to share the story of my son’s journey into this world as an effort to provide courage, strength, and a sense of hope for other parents. I’m an active duty Navy Nurse, with my primary area of specialty being ER and Peds. I see a lot of tragedy and pain every day […]
By Jaime D on May 29, 2014
Today we’re excited to feature a blog post from Jaime, who is part of our Parent Mentor volunteer program. Her areas of expertise are breastfeeding support for preemie moms and pumping support for preemie support, as well as support in dealing with pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. If you’re a preemie parent looking for support, please […]
