June 2021 – Editor’s Note

Unlike a single-incident trauma, life in the NICU is a continuous series of traumas: a terrifying birthing experience, your baby’s fragile health, the stream of bad news about your baby’s health and future prognosis, and especially hard for parents – a sense of helplessness as a medical team of experts try to keep your child alive. This month is PTSD … Read More

June 2021 – Preemie of the Month

Bryce Masaru Roberts was born at the gestational age of 27 weeks, 4 days, but also 3 weeks IUGR which is short for 3 weeks behind. So in reality Bryce was more like 24 weeks. He was 1 lbs, 4 oz and 10 1/4 inches long. From the day he was born, Bryce has been fighting for his life. Proving … Read More

June 2021 – Preemie Support

Org: Little Lambs of Hope Founder: Candy Payne Established: 2018 Outreach: Regional Website: littlelambsofhope.org Founder of Little Lambs of Hope, Candy Payne shares, “My granddaughter was born at 25 weeks, weighing 1 pound, 4 ounces. She was in the NICU for 5 months. She is now a healthy 3 1/2 year old girl. Our experience with preterm birth led to … Read More