National Preemie Day

In a stunning movement the Niagara falls was lit up in honor of some of the Nations smallest citizens. All across the country blue and pink lights showed the nation that preemies are not just little babies. The causes and effects of prematurity are not always known but these little babies are some of the worlds toughest fighters.

With the most absolute awe I looked into the eyes of my little man today with such gratitude. I honestly can't describe the feelings of awe that I have for him. He is such a fighter. He is so cute and so loving. He is so special. He is an elite kind of child. Only 400 of these "kind" come into the nation each year. He is a hero.

Despite all the down times and the busy times and the overwhelming times, I am so amazed at all the things that he does EVERY SINGLE DAY. There are so many things that I can't imagine changing.

The true story of prematurity can't be written in any newspaper or in any magazine or on any website. The story is written on the faces of thousands of moms and dads sitting alone in the NICU, at PT appointments, and other random specialist appointments. It is written by the struggles that they face in school or in the community. It is written by the milestones they hit and the stepping stones they hit. The story is written by those that live it.


As preemie parents we are proud of all that our children have accomplished. We are proud of the things that they do. We are so proud to have them as our children and we are in love with the very things that make them special....that make them different.

I love my Preemie.

I am a proud mom of an amazing, beautiful 25 weeker.

I am the PROUD MOM OF TYLER.