I was 34 years old and fell pregnant for the first time, after being a mum to my stepson for 4 years (I met him at age 3), so I had no experience what to expect with a newborn. Here is Ruth’s story: I had a fairly normal early pregnancy
I was 34 years old and fell pregnant for the first time, after being a mum to my stepson for 4 years (I met him at age 3), so I had no experience what to expect with a newborn. Here is Ruth’s story: I had a fairly normal early pregnancy
Tips for NICU Dads from three new fathers who have been there. Dad Aaron of 26 week twins, Sean and Patrick, now home Being a NICU dad is your challenge. You can be the support that your partner needs but you may need support also. Family, friends, hospital staff and
Isla Joy was born on 2/11/19 at 34 weeks, she spent 17 nights in the Special Care Nursery in a hospital an hour away from her home in Traralgon, regional Victoria. Mum Eden shares their story: Other than awful morning sickness that lasted until 20 weeks, my pregnancy had been
At 31 weeks, Aime was diagnosed with preeclampsia and after days of uncertainty and dangerously high blood pressure, was given a Caesarean. Her daughter Lilah was born with a collapsed lung which required a tube under her armpit into her lungs. They were finally able to hold Lilah after 7
Kerry is a peer-support volunteer with our NICU Connections Facebook groups. It was her experience of having daughter Emily at 27 weeks, that inspired her to reach out and support others in facing the prem parenting journey. Emily is now 14, so Kerry has a wealth of knowledge to share
Dad Sam was so grateful for the support and care his family received after the birth of his son Matthew, that he chose to have a birthday fundraiser as a way to say thank you. Here Sam shares his story and how Matthew, who was born with bilateral talipes (club
Parker was born at 28 weeks and is now almost 9. Mum, Jacquie looks back on their journey through hospital, of living 100kms away, and dealing with chronic lung disease, and the strange feeling it was to finally come home after spending so long in hospital. As you can see,
It’s doubly challenging having twin prems. Mum Amy shares her story of her 30 week twins Ollie and Riley and how they got through serious complications, surgeries and separation. At just 6 weeks pregnant I went for my dating scan little beknown to me the shock I was in for,
We are loving seeing and hearing about all of your treasures who are stepping up and starting school this year. ???? This is Jake’s story, shared by mum Lucy. ???? “With great pride and admiration our ex24, 735g warrior son is off to school in 2020! With a tumultuous start
Earlier this year Life’s Little Treasures Foundation was so thrilled and proud to announce that Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – The Ponds and Bella Vista joined Baby Bunting as a Major Corporate Sponsor of LLTF. This exciting new sponsorship is helping LLTF extend the reach of crucial existing