Preemies Should Not Be Left Behind

Preemies Should Not Be Left Behind   by Deb Discenza, PreemieWorld Everyday as the Leader of the Inspire Preemie Community I talk about trusting one’s gut when it comes to a preemie’s challenges either medical, developmental or educational. I impart that lesson with street cred that can only come from being there and doing that. I was that parent and … Read More

PREEMIE UPDATE: Superman TJ

In the March edition of our Preemie Family newsletter we learned about preemie “Superman TJ” who was born at 26 weeks and 5 days and weighed in at 1 lb. 15.3 oz. and spent 78 days in the NICU before coming home.  Read more in an update by his mother and Author of Once Upon a Preemie, Jenné Johns. by Jenné Johns, MPH, Mother to TJ and Author of Once Upon a Preemie … Read More

PREEMIE UPDATE: Claire & Mary Sharkey

In our February edition of our Preemie Family newsletter we learned about 23-week and 5 day preemies Claire (1 lb. 2 oz.) & Mary  (1 lb. 4 oz. ) Sharkey.  Mary received her angel wings at 14 days old in the NICU and Claire spent 103 days in the NICU before being discharged to home.  Read more in an update by their mother, Martha, below.  by Martha Sharkey, Mother to Claire & Mary … Read More