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A Miracle Tells Her Own Story

"The Preemie Perspective" by Samantha Rutter

December 6, 2010

SamanthaBefore I write anything else, I would like to wish all of you a happy holiday season. The holidays are my favorite time of the year, with all of the traditions and lights as well as the kindness of strangers. Since I was born in September, I spent that Halloween, Thanksgiving and Chanukah in the hospital… [Read more…]

 

"The Preemie Perspective" by Samantha Rutter

September 14, 2010

As a micro-preemie, I have listened to multiple perspectives — parents, grandparents, doctors, nurses — on how "us" preemies feel, think and act; however, not once have I actually heard from the premature child in his or her own words. So today, I've decided to create this column where preemies like myself can give voice to the impact being premature has… [Read more…]

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Pampers Preemie Videos: Addyson's Story

"Love comes early when Aaron, Lauren and their three year old son Logan welcome baby Addyson into their world-fifteen weeks premature. At just 1 lb. 7 oz., their little miracle soon turns their world upside down. And despite the hardships of raising a preemie, the Smolinski's learn the power of a family." Watch Addyson's Story now.

Our Tiny Miracles

Cameron & Brandon:
25 week Tiny Miracles

Our story, as with the birth of any preemie, is very dramatic. My pregnancy started out in an interesting way as I miscarried at eight… [Read more…]

Morgan & Mackenzie:
26 week Tiny Miracles

In May 2001, I took my daughter with me to a routine twenty-week check up. At this time, the excitement of having… [Read more…]

Grace & Larsen:
26 week Tiny Miracles

When I found out I was having twins, I knew they would be premature, but I never expected our twins would ever be severely… [Read more…]

Ian: 28 week Tiny Miracle

I had always thought that miracles were moving, heart-warming tales that you saw on Oprah or read in Reader's Digest. I wasn't really cynical, but miracles happened to other people… [Read more…]

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Lillian & Hanna: 28 week Tiny Miracles and
Virginia & Weston: 33 week Tiny Miracles

In February of 1997 we found out we were having twins. My husband and I were so excited and were ready for a long pregnancy… [Read more…]

Brody: 29 Week Tiny Miracle

I was 18 weeks pregnant when my doctor discovered a separation in the amniotic sac and I was diagnosed with oligohydramnios — low amniotic fluid… [Read more…]

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Evan: 29 week Tiny Miracle

Evan's story began during my 29th week of pregnancy. I started to experience some mild cramps which I attributed to stomach upset, having never experienced labor before… [Read more…]

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Emily Grace: 29 week Tiny Miracle

I have four children. My third was conceived after five years of fertilty treatment. After her birth I was told I would never be able to have another child on my own… [Read more…]

Sarah & Joshua: 30 week Tiny Miracles

I never expected to have preemies. Yes, I was having twins, I was over 35, and I had placenta previa. But my pregnancy progressed without a hint of trouble… [Read more…]

Alexandra & Nicolette:
31 week Tiny Miracles

After an extremely difficult pregnancy and bed rest for 105 days due to pre-term labor, I was finally admitted to the hospital. I was… [Read more…]

Jack: 32 week Tiny Miracle

I never thought I would have a preemie. Why would I? I was having a great pregnancy, feeling wonderful. I hadn't had any complications at all. On a Saturday, my friends and neighbors… [Read more…]

Katie: 32 week Tiny Miracle

My story begins during the end of my 31st week of pregnancy. I had been experiencing some discomfort and pressure so I went to see my OB. One of my OB's colleagues performed… [Read more…]

Jo: 33 Week Tiny Miracle

When my husband and I decided to start a family, I knew it might not be easy. Many of the women in my family had trouble conceiving and carrying their babies to term… [Read more…]

Sophia & Lillian: 33 week Tiny Miracles

In the third trimester of my pregnancy I was being applauded at the doctor's office because I was one of the few women pregnant with twins who did not show signs of pre-term labor… [Read more…]