By Nick Hall on March 10, 2021
by Debra Cassell My journey to pregnancy was a long and stressful path. I suffered multiple early miscarriages beginning at age 32. We went through all the evasive and painful fertility treatments available. After finally getting pregnant through IVF, I suddenly experienced HELLP Syndrome and was forced to have an emergency C-section at 26 weeks. He weighed 1 […]
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By Nick Hall on January 20, 2019
This is the second of a two part series from Nicole, one of our newest preemie loss mentors. It is a raw and personal look at premature delivery and loss. Sensitive content is included. If you missed the first part of her story, find it here. The next afternoon, we were released from the hospital. […]
By Laura Martin on October 15, 2016
I am that mom. I am the mom that people assume happens to someone they don’t know. I am that mom that people are often uncomfortable to talk to. I am the mom that others assume they will never be. I am that mom that always wonders how you answer the “how many children do […]
By Laura Martin on October 15, 2015
I never thought I would be a member of “the club” – the club of people who have lost a child. I always thought that was something that happened to other people. I guess I somehow thought I was immune to it. It wasn’t until I went into premature labor in the wee hours of […]
By Ashley Ortiz on August 10, 2015
Today’s guest author is Ashley. Ashley serves as a Graham’s Foundation Preemie Parent Mentor by providing support for those who have lost a premature infant. Ashley can be reached via email or through her parent mentor webpage. Four children are splashing in the pool, so happy to just be enjoying hot sunshine and cold water. […]