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I have 1 child, my son, and he spent 21 days in the NICU. While at the NICU, I drew a lot of strength from my family. They were so willing to help me get to the NICU when I wasn’t cleared to drive yet, and supported me. My aunts wanted to keep the date for my baby shower which was 10 days after my son was born because they knew it would help keep my spirits up

I didn’t have any online support while in the NICU. I didn’t know about prematurity, IUGR, anything! I was so overwhelmed. it wasn’t till my son had come home that I found the groups that I’m in now. and I met my good friend Mayan who also had her son due to pre-eclampsia. We have bonded and become best friends ever since. The best day was leaving! LOL. I was so ecstatic to bring my baby home. The day where I needed the most support had to be the day before he came home because we had originally thought he would come home that day but he had set back in feedings.

One thought I would like to share with other preemie parents is God wouldn’t have given us the challenge of being preemie moms if he didn’t think we were up for the challenge!