• Perspective

    The After Life

    For some reason, when they told us we could take Madeleine home, I thought “it” was over; this whole saga of having a premature baby was over. We had got through it; we were finally going to be a ‘normal’…

  • Awareness

    Elaina’s Story

    So it was Sunday the 11th March 2018. I was at a friend’s house congratulating them on moving into their first house together. I felt off. It was a hot day and i was 27+4 pregnant. My hands were swollen…

  • Inspiration

    Hank & Angus’ Story

    Thursday 22nd of March I was admitted into the John hunter hospial in Newcastle after a specialist ultrasound. I was sat in a small room and was told “your boys aren’t growing angus has reversed Doppler’s and is in survival…

  • Perspective

    The NICU; A new normal

    When I think back on our time in the NICU, I am filled with immense gratitude and almost a sense of happiness which, I know, is odd. And I know this isn’t everyone’s experience but for us the NICU became…

  • Perspective

    Looking Back …

    She’s 2…. Just like that, she’s 2! Sometimes I almost need to remind myself that it was all real if I am truly honest. These past 2 years have been both the longest and shortest of my life. When I…

  • Notifications

    Welcome!!

    Welcome… This blog is dedicated to all those who have been affected by the premature birth of a baby; past, future or present. No one can prepare you for the impact a little premmie will bring to your life, it’s…