NICU GRADUATE: Silvana Quinn Smith

In the February edition of our Preemie Family newsletter we learned about NICU Baby Silvana Quinn Smith who was born at 8 lb. 1 oz. and spent 49 days in the NICU before coming home.  Read more in an update by her mother and founder of Silvie Bells, Jennifer Smith. by Jennifer Smith, Mother to Silvie   Our daughter Silvana Quinn (Silvie) was born with the umbilical cord wrapped around her neck combined with … Read More

Becky’s EEG and Mom’s NICU Flashback

Becky was at the pediatric Neurologist today getting an EEG done and another type of test done to check for seizure activity. Between both of our sleep-deprivation to prepare for this EEG and our stress getting to the appointment in plenty of time, I have to say that watching my little girl get hooked up to equipment was totally freaky. … Read More

Big Girl Becky!

So last week was the first week of school and I have to say I was one PROUD MAMA as my former preemie Becky handled her first day of full-day Kindergarten extremely well.   Though obviously a little scared by the new situation and the huge school (who wouldn’t be?) she was also kinda excited.  My big girl!!! As the new … Read More