Nearly 13 million babies, or about 10% of total worldwide births, are born prematurely each year. Nearly one million infants die each year as a result of pre-term birth, or about 28% of all deaths that occur within the first month of life.
When a baby is born extremely premature, parents find their world turned upside down, sometimes faced with life and death decisions, while facing an uncertain future for their baby. Experts are just beginning to understand the intense psychological effects that a premature birth has on the parents. 
Graham's Foundation launched the first-ever Parents of Preemies Day to continue to build support for parents by recognizing the courage and commitment it takes to stay strong and resilient when premature birth turns a family's world upside down.
Spread the word to family, friends and parents of preemies about this day designed for them. Please go to http://www.parentsofpreemiesday.org/ or visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/parentsofpreemiesday.
Graham's Foundation launched the first-ever Parents of Preemies Day to continue to build support for parents by recognizing the courage and commitment it takes to stay strong and resilient when premature birth turns a family's world upside down.Spread the word to family, friends and parents of preemies about this day designed for them. Please go to http://www.parentsofpreemiesday.org/ or visit the Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/parentsofpreemiesday.
To learn more about our personal preemie struggles and successes, go to "Olivia's Journey” tab at the top of this page.
To help parents of preemies and preemies themselves, consider donating to my March for Babies team by clicking on the banner on the right hand column on this page, or go to my team’s site here.
Today, I am recognizing the courage and commitment it takes to stay strong and resilient when premature birth turns a family's world upside down. Happy Parents of Preemies Day. http://www.parentsofpreemiesday.org/.
4 comments:
What I love most about these pictures is the sheer joy oozing out of you despite such an unexpected and stressful situation. The love you have for Olivia and your husband shows so much in your smile!
oh my goodness, she was so tiny.
You would never even guess she was a preemie! She looks so normal, happy, & healthy now! How wonderful & blessed you are! That pic of her on you--oh my gosh! So tiny & sweet.
I absolutely love these photos! My preemie was born 5 days ago and a fellow blogger referred me to your blog. I'm looking forward to reading about your journey.
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