Parents of Preemies Day May 1st

I am a Proud Parent of a Preemie.  Last year on Parents of Preemies Day (May 3, 2015) I was sitting at the hospital with my baby wondering how it was going to turn out.  Let’s just say the NICU journey was hardly fun and had plenty of ups and downs but the day did come we got to go home (94 days after her birth).  I found Graham’s Foundation on Facebook and learned about Parents of Preemies Day and found it comforting to see I wasn’t alone in this journey.  Each story is different but it brings you hope to know you are not alone.  Stay strong my fellow Preemie Parents!

This Parents of Preemies Day, I will be celebrating with my little miracle!

Please support Parents of Preemies Day, a worldwide day of awareness produced by Graham’s Foundation. Parents of Preemies Day recognizes the courage and commitment it takes to stay strong and resilient when premature birth turns a family’s world upside down. Each year, 13 million babies are born prematurely across the globe and though medical breakthroughs continue to improve outcomes for preemies, experts are only now beginning to understand the intense psychological effects that premature birth has on moms and dads.

Here are just some of the ways you can celebrate Parents of Preemie’s Day, whether you’re a preemie parent or someone who cares about a family with a preemie:

Check grahamsfoundation.org/resources/parents-preemies-day/ to find out if there is an event happening in your area and if so, register. The first Sunday in May is going to be a great time!

Share your family’s story on the Parents of Preemies Day Facebook page.

Connect with other parents of preemies at the next #ParentsofPreemiesDay Twitter chat! Jump into the conversation using hashtag #ParentsofPreemiesDay to talk about how moms and dads can celebrate being parents of preemies.