Monday, December 20, 2010

Christmas Poem

Jolly Old St. NICU


‘Twas the night before Christmas, and in each isolette

Little creatures were squirming and getting all set;

Machinery sat by their bedsides with care,

In hopes that good breathing skills soon would be there.



Day shifters were home all snug in their beds,

As visions of overtime danced in their heads;

While preemies on ventilators, and some on CPAP,

Had just settled down for a long winter's nap...



When out in the hall there arose such a clatter,

The residents woke up to see what was the matter.

Away from the sink I flew like a jet

To make sure all was well at my baby's isolette.



Some bilirubin lights with their powerful glow

Gave the lustre of mid-day to babies below,

When, there before my wondering eyes, it would seem,

Was an oversized stroller and a medical team.

With a handful of needles with which they could stick you,

I knew in a moment it must be St. Nicu.



More rapid than eagles his specialists came,

And he whistled, and shouted, and called them by name:

"Now, Nurses! Now, Residents! Now, Neonatologists!

On, Social Workers! On, Respiratory and Occupational Therapists!

From the front of the unit! To the end of the hall!

Now dash away! Dash away! Dash away all!"



Up to each baby's cribside they flew,

With the stroller full of toys, and St. Nicu too.

And then, in a twinkling, they stopped at each bed

And tucked in the babies and got them all fed.





As I looked at my baby, and was turning around,

Down our aisle St. Nicu came with a bound.

He was dressed in red scrubs, and I could instantly tell

That his clothes had an obvious hospital smell;

A bag of stuffed animals was flung on his back,

And he looked like a peddler just opening his pack.

A little red pen he held tight in his teeth,

And a stethoscope encircled his neck like a wreath.



He was chubby and plump, with a few extra pounds,

And I laughed when I saw him there doing his rounds.

A turn of his clipboard and a twist of his head

Soon gave me to know I had nothing to dread;

He spoke few words, but came straight to my side,

And running down his face was a tear he had cried.



And laying his hand on the back of my head,

He gave me a nod, and slowly he said:

"Each night you come here you're aware of the danger,

But your baby is loved by the One in the manger."



Then the medical team gave a thumbs-up and smiled

And St. Nicu placed an animal next to my child.

But I heard him exclaim, as they rolled out of sight,

"Merry Christmas, tiny baby, and have a wonderful night!"



Reprinted with permission from:

MOST (Mothers of Supertwins)

Supporting Multiple Birth Families...Every Step of the Way

PO Box 306; East Islip, NY 11730-0306

(631) 859-1110

info@mostonline.org

Source: http://www.preemiecare.org/jollynicu.htm

Accessed: December 20, 2010

Friday, November 26, 2010

Personalized Preemie Santa Hats

Order one of our polar fleece, Preemie Santa Hats and turn it into a treasured keepsake by having it personalized for your premature baby.    Let your preemie celebrate the Christmas season in style with a customized Santa Hat!


Season Greetings from Preemie Proud!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!

May you and your family have a blessed Thanksgiving holiday!  Remember to give thanks for all your many blessings including the tiniest of them all.


Thursday, November 18, 2010

Christmas T-Shirts for Premature Babies!

We have begun adding preemie Christmas t-shirt to our premature infant inventory.  Please visit our website to view these items.  More premature baby Christmas t-shirt designs will be available at the first of next week!!! Here is a sample of one Christmas design....


Wednesday, November 17, 2010

Prematurity Awareness Day!

November is Prematurity Awareness Month!  Today, November 17th, is National Prematurity Awareness Day!  Visit March of Dimes to see what you can do to help in the fight against prematurity!

I am in awe of the amount of fundraisers I have seen listed for today in our local area and on the internet.  March of Dimes Chapters across the US are hosting special events as well as businesses and individual families.  The out pouring of support is amazing!!!  Events range from students passing out Awareness Bracelets, to Bowling for Babies, Donating Crocheted Hats to hospitals, Restaurant Fundraisers, etc.  Thank you for your willingness to support such a worthy cause. We wish every event much success!!! May you be blessed for your generous efforts!

If you would like to help make a difference or learn more about Prematurity Awareness Month, please visit the  March of Dimes website.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

Merry Christmas!




We are beginning to add our Premature Baby Christmas Products to our website @ www.preemieproud.com

Micro Preemie Santa Hats, Preemie Santa Hats, Micro Preemie Christmas Gown Sets and Preemie Gown Sets have already been added.  Be on the look out for Micro Preemie Christmas Receiving Blankets and Preemie Receiving Blankets!  They will be added next!!!

Have a great holiday season!

From you Preemie Friends
@ Preemie Proud

Sunday, November 14, 2010

Prayer for Baby Girl - Olivia Rose

We received this prayer request today... 



Please pray for our baby, Olivia Rose. She was born at 34 weeks due to a rupture in the amniotic sac. She has never been on a ventilator, but has problems coordinating eating, breathing and swallowing. We are scared every time we feed her because she stops breathing and the hospital will not release her until she takes all of her bottles with no issues. She also stops breathing when she's sleeping. Please pray for us. We are burdened beyond belief and we have a 17 month old son who needs our love and care, too. We have no one to help us; it's just me and my husband. Thanks.

Please take a moment to remember this sweet baby in your thoughts and prayers.  As many of us know, the NICU is a roller coaster ride and these parents could use our support at this time.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Thank You!

We would like to take a moment to say thank you to all of our customers who helped make the Halloween Season such a success for us at Preemie Proud.  Our NICU Friendly Halloween Costumes for micro preemie babies and premature infants were a big success!  We are SOLD OUT!  We are so blessed to be able to work with preemie families and wanted to take a minute to let you know that we appreciate each of our clients.

Saturday, October 23, 2010

NEW NICU GRADUATE!


A special congratulations to baby Harper!  She is now home with her family after being in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for 118 days!  Way to go sweetheart!  We are so proud of you!


Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Preemie Christmas T-Shirts

Christmas is in the air!  Well, ALMOST!  We have begun to get ready for the Christmas holiday season.  Be on the look out for Preemie Christmas T-Shirts as well as Christmas Preemie Clothes.  Here is a peak at one of our upcoming Christmas preemie shirts...start watching for them.




Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving! (A little early)

We will begin adding Thanksgiving T-shirt for premature babies onto our website tomorrow!  These preemie Thanksgiving T-Shirts are adorable.

Check them out on our website www.preemieproud.com .


This cute preemie tee is just one of our Thanksgiving selection!  Check out what else is available!


Almost Gone!

GOING FAST!

Our NICU Friendly Premature Baby Halloween Costumes are almost GONE!  What an amazing response to these holiday items.  We have been overwhelmed by request for these adorable preemie halloween outfits.  Next year, we will be sure to make more!

A special thank you to everyone that has purchased one of our preemie halloween costumes.  We hope you and your little one enjoys your first Halloween together.

Happy Haunting!

Tuesday, September 28, 2010

Premature Baby Halloween Costumes

NICU Friendly Costumes

We now have some NICU Friendly Micro Preemie Halloween Costumes, Preemie Costumes and Preemie Halloween Clothing.

Please visit our website to see a complete listing.  More costumes are still to come.  Keep an eye out for a pumpkin and black cat!!!! COMING SOON!

Available in Micro Preemie and Preemie Size

Available in Micro Preemie ONLY

More Costumes Listed on our website.  http://www.preemieproud.com/


Sunday, September 19, 2010

Micro Preemie Halloween Costumes and Preemie Costumes!

Micro Preemie Halloween costumes and preemie costumes  for your premature baby are on the way!  Just because your tiny baby is in the NICU doesn't mean they have to miss their first Halloween.  Dress them in our NICU friendly premature baby costumes.   Check our website www.preemieproud.com for availability.

Saturday, September 18, 2010

Congratulations Alexis!

One of our wonderful, Preemie Proud NICU babies has made it home!  After a long four and a half months in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, Baby Alexis is now home with her family. 


Way to go Alexis!  We are so proud of you!

Sunday, September 12, 2010

Another New Preemie T-shirt


Matching "I'm the Little Sister" Preemie T-shirt is also available at Preemie Proud. 
List price $8.49

Saturday, September 11, 2010

New Preemie T-Shirts with Preemie Sayings

We have begun to added some adorable Preemie t-shirts to our preemie 4-7lbs inventory.  These short sleeve, lap shoulder tees are made by Bambini. The graphics have been designed and added by Preemie Proud.  Come check them out and see what is new in both our girl and boy preemie sections.  These preemie t-shirts are listed well below any of our competitors with similar items.
Starting at $8.49

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Fall Is On The Way!

It is time to start pulling out the camo for the upcoming fall months.  So..we have manufactured a limited number of micro preemie camo wrap sets and camo preemie wrap sets.  These wraps can be found in the Micro Preemie Clothes section and the Preemie Clothing Section.  Green and Pink Camo is available.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010

Something New!

Newly Added to Preemie Proud!

These Micro Preemie Wraps and Micro Preemie Hat sets were just added to our Micro Preemie Clothing section.   We have also added two new short sleeve micro preemie NICU  t-shirts Sets.  These sets include one micro preeemie hat.  Great NICU Wear for use in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. 




These Micro Preemie Wraps (or NICU Wraps) make great first Micro Preemie Clothes or nice Micro Preemie Gifts.

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

This Week's Featured Baby!


Born at 25 weeks 1lb 8 oz


 
His mom shared this story...

After a week in the hospital on strict bedrest, it was found that I had a placental abruption and had to be rushed to the ER for an emergency C-Section. It was the scariest day of my husband's and my life. Not only had I lost a lot of blood, but we knew this baby was going to be here way too early. We held our breaths as the doctor pulled our son from me. Our little miracle let out a tiny cry; we couldn't believe our ears. Little Sidney was born just before 10am on July 3rd at only 25 weeks old. He weighed a mere 1lb 8oz. As he was whisked away to the NICU, we knew were going to be starting a new journey...and a difficult one.


It's week 4 for Sid in the NICU. Our little fighter is still on a ventilator, but is being put on additional supplements to help get him weaned off of it. He's eating breast milk via a tube like a champ, up to 17ml every three hours and is currently weighing in at a whopping 2lbs 2oz!! I couldn't be prouder of my little boy.

Way to go Sidney! 



If you would like us to feature your premature baby, please contact us at contactus@preemieproud.com for more information.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Wonderful Nurses!

During our NICU stay with our daughter, we were blessed to have terrific nurses.  Each of them differed in personality and years of experience, but most of of them had heart and lots of it.  I remember them so fondly when looking back.  Of course we had our favorites ( like most NICU parents do).   The ones you feel more comfortable around.  The ones that you feel relieved when you see them on duty.  Those are the nurses that make the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit a little more bearable.  These are the people that often times go forgottened or unmentioned when all is said and done.   Being a Neonatal Intensive Care Nurse takes a special individual!  Our hats are off to them.

Do you have a favorite?  We would love to hear about them!

Sunday, August 1, 2010

Oh, how cute!

Just added another micro preemie wrap that is NICU Friendly and comes with a matching Micro Preemie Hat!  A cute new print!!!  Nice and cheery!!! 

Wednesday, July 28, 2010

Newly Added! Micro Preemie NICU Wrap and Hat Sets

Great Micro Preemie Clothing for your prematture baby.  Perfect for that first outfit or NICU Clothing!  
These micro preemie NICU wraps and hats are newly added to our inventory today!!!  Three new sets.
Check them out!  They always go fast!
Micro Preemie Wrap and Knot Hat

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Another Amazing Preemie!

I read an article about another amazing preemie yesterday!  This baby is thought to be the second youngest surviving preemie.  You can read about this amazing baby at


What an amazing little baby!

Wednesday, July 21, 2010

Another Milestone!

Approximately one year after her early arrival, Baby Bailey has hit another milestone - 25lbs!  Way to grow little girl!
Congratulations Bailey!

Thursday, July 1, 2010

Preemie Proud

As most of you know, Preemie Proud is a family owned and operated business.  We strive to be your preemie source for clothing and accessories while maintaining that "Mom & Pop" feel that provides superior customer service, quality products and lots of heart!

However, when tragedy strikes close to home, it effects not only our family but our business indirectly.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience that our weekly shipping schedule has caused anyone and for the currently low number of products in inventory. 

My uncle has terminal cancer. So..we have closed up shop during the day to be with family and to help in anyway possible. I am personally coming in at night to fill the orders that were placed throughout the day. Please be patient with us as we work through this with our family.  Because our family, like your own, is very important to us we have made these temparary arrangements.

 I have had the honor of growing up in an extremely close knit family and would not change that for the world.  But duty calls and we must go! 

Please know that we have not forgotten your precious babies, we are still looking at our facebook page a couple of times a day, answering emails, accepting orders and shipping.   We are still " Preemie Proud " and will do our best to re-supply our inventory in the near future.

Sincerely,

Crystal
Preemie Proud
http://www.preemieproud.com/
crystal@preemieproud.com

Saturday, June 19, 2010

Baby Alexis

Baby Alexis was born weighing a mere 1 lb 1ounce.  Her mom is proud to report that she has hit another milestone - three pounds!  Way to Alexis!  Keep Growing!

Sunday, June 13, 2010

NICU Graduates



Preemie Proud is pleased to announce that two of our Preemie Proud babies are now NICU Graduates.

Baby Remi was released from the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit on Tuesday of this week and Baby Grace was just released Friday.  Both of these amazing babies are now at home with their loving families. 

Way to go girls!  We are so proud of you!

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Once Preemie Completes First Dance Recital!

Her First Dance Recital


Our one time micro preemie has now performed in her first dance recital at the age of six.  She has come so far in such a short amount of time - from the NICU to now.  The years have flown by as we watch her blossom and grow before our own eyes.  Our miracle baby and  our little lady!
We are so proud of you Braleigh! 
Keep Dancing!

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Prayer Needed for a Preemie!

On Sunday, Preemie Proud received an email requesting prayer for a preemie named Steven.  Baby Steven currently weighs 2lbs 13 oz. but weighed only 1lb 14 oz at birth.  Unfortunately, his twin sister did not survive her prematurity complications and now Steven is fighting a lung infection.  Please remember this tiny baby in your thoughts and prayers over the coming days.  He and his family could use some extra lifting up right about now!

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Micro Preemie Hats With Bows

Preemie Proud has added new Micro Preemie Hats with coordinating bows to our inventory.  Please come by to check out our newest additions to our selection.

Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Feature Baby: Grace


Grace was born on May 4th weighing 2 lbs and was 14.25 inches long. 
She was born at 30 wks gestationally.
Baby Grace currently weighs 2lbs 12.5 ounces and is 15" long. 
She is doing great in her local NICU and is feeding well. 
 Keep growing Grace!
We are so very proud of you!

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

NO SHIPPING May 20th and May 21st

I am going to apologize in advance!

Please forgive me, but we will not be shipping on
Thursday, May 20th or Friday, May 21st. 
All orders placed Wednesday after 4p.m. (CST), on Thursday and Friday will ship upon our return.  We will be closed these two days due to the fact that I am having surgery and will be out of commission for a few days.  Hopefully, we will be back to normal business hours after Thursday and Friday.  If there are any unexpected delays, we will do our best to let you know as soon as possible.  Again, I apologize!

NO SHIPPING MAY 20TH OR MAY 21ST

Remi Weighs 3 lbs!




We are so proud of you Remi! 
Keep Growing!


Saturday, May 8, 2010

Happy Mother's Day!

Happy Mother's Day
 to all of our Preemie Proud Mommies! 
We hope that this Mother's Day will be extra special and will be a day to treasure always.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Featured Baby

Our Featured Baby for this week is
Remi Michelle. 


Remi was born on March 15th weighing 1lb 7oz. and was 11.25 inches long.  She was born at 24 weeks.  Remi is now 30 weeks, 2lbs 5oz and 14 inches. 
She is a true miracle baby and a little fighter!

If you would like for us share your baby's story.  Please email us a picture of your premature infant and their birth story to contactus@preemieproud.com .   OR......you can post your child's story yourself on our blog.  Happy posting!


Tuesday, May 4, 2010

Preemie T-Shirt and Hat Sets!

Here is a glimpse at two of our newly added preemie t-shirt and hat sets!  There will be more to come, but these girl preemie shirt sets are already listed on our website.  Take a peek at http://www.preemieproud.com/ .

Monday, May 3, 2010

Maintenance!!!

We apologize in advance if any of you experience technical trouble on our website tonight between the times 9:00 p.m. - 1:00 a.m. We will be experience routine maintenance during this time. Coupon, gift certificates and other various feature may not function properly during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience that may occur and should be up and running normally by business hours tomorrow morning.

Thank you for your patience!

Saturday, May 1, 2010

New Micro Preemie Blankets

We are beginning to expand our premature baby blanket section.  Here is couple of micro preemie blankets we have added.  These blankets are made of two layers of 100% cotton interlock.  They are nice!

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Well, we've made it to the middle of the week already.  We just wanted to check in and see how everyone was doing?  How are those precious babies today? 

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Newly Added Micro Preemie Gowns and Gown Sets



These New Gowns and Sets have been added to our Micro Preemie Girl Selection!  Come visit us @ www.preemieproud.com to view them and more.

Micro Preemie Gowns and Gown Sets

We are working on Micro Preemie Gowns and Gown sets.  Hopefully, we will be able to add them to our inventory this afternoon or first thing in the morning.  Check back with us to see what is new @  www.preemieproud.com

Saturday, April 17, 2010


Isabella Rose
We received a prayer request today for another tiny miracle.  Isabella Rose was born at 26 weeks 5 days.  She weighs 1lb 10oz. .  Please remember this tiny angel in your thoughts and prayers. 
Our Congratulations and Best Wishes Mommy Claudia! 

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

2010 Tax Day Sale

In honor of the 2010 April 15th Tax Day, we are having a 10% off sale.  All you have to do is enter coupon code TAXDAY into the coupon area during checkout to receive 10% off your purchased items.  (Shipping excluded).  Coupon code is good through April 15, 2010. 

We can all use a little extra these days.  Be sure to use coupon code: TAXDAY to receive your savings.

Happy Savings!

Micro Preemie Knot Hats Too!

Yes, that's right! 
 We have added some cute micro preemie knot hats to our inventory as well as the preemie hats we talked about a couple of days ago.  See our new economical micro preemie knot hats, listed at $1.99 each,
in our Micro Preemie Accessories Department @  http://www.preemieproud.com/ .

Come see us!

Monday, April 12, 2010

Looking for Preemie Knot Hats?


These are the cutest little hats for premature babies in my opinion. I love to see babies with knot hats on! They are so SWEET and ADORABLE! They can also help your preemie to retain their body heat.

Cute & Functional!






We have added some new preemie knot hats to our preemie inventory. Check them out on our preemie accessories page @ http://www.preemieproud.com/

Tuesday, April 6, 2010

New On FaceBook.com

We have been talking for a while now about creating a facebook page for http://www.preemieproud.com/ .  So....today, I took the time to set up the initial Preemie Proud page on facebook.  Hopefully I did it correctly and things will work the way they are suppose to.  Sign up to become a fan of our blog and facebook page as we will provide special coupon deals to those that are "Fans" of Preemie Proud. 

If you see anything I did wrong, please let me know.

Crystal

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

New Arrivals - Chuckleberries

Our premature baby items have arrived from Chuckleberries!  You will find that we have restocked our micro preemie booties in pink, white and blue.  Preemie socks have been restocked along with pink preemie booties.   Micro Preemie clothing sets have been added to our inventory that include items such as:  Micro Preemie diaper covers, micro preemie t-shirts, booties and micro preemie scratch mitts / handmitts. 

We will try to add more stuff today!  Have a great day!

Friday, March 26, 2010

Chuckleberries Micro PreemieClothes / Preemie Clothing

We just received word that our new shipment of premature baby clothes from Chuckleberries should arrive MONDAY!  YEAH!  We can't wait to place these micro preemie diapershirts, preemie booties, etc into inventory so we make them available to you our customers! 

When new baby items arrive here at Preemie Proud it is like Christmas Morning all over again!  Or some may say its like seeing a kid in a candy store!  Excitement! Excitement! Excitement!

We wish you all a safe and happy weekend!  Hopefully we will see you next week at http://www.preemieproud.com/ .

Thursday, March 18, 2010

CPSC Warning (Consumer Product Safety Commission)

Good evening everyone!  I was reading a couple of articles that were written over the last couple days about the use of baby slings for babies under 4 months old.  The CPSC  has issued a Suffocation Hazard warning stating parents of preemies, twin, low birthweight babies and babies in fragile health should use caution when using slings and should consult with their pediatricians before doing so.  This warning comes during an investigation of at least 14 infant death over a 20 year period.

Below are links to a few of these articles if you would like to read them yourself.

http://blogs.consumerreports.org/safety/2010/03/the-cpsc-warns-parents-on-hazards-of-slings.html

http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/03/12/earlyshow/living/ConsumerWatch/main6292012.shtml?tag=cbsnewsLeadStoriesAreaMain;cbsnewsLeadStoriesHeadlines

http://www.wxii12.com/news/22837954/detail.html

Friday, March 12, 2010

They Have Arrived!

Our new shipment of premature baby clothes from Preemie-Yums has arrived.  They are here!  We will be working this weekend to add all of the items to our inventory.  So far we have already listed

-micro preemie wrap dresses
- some micro preemie xlong wraps and knot hats
-a few xlong shirt and hat sets for micro preemies
- two new micro preemie bereavment sets
-two new micro preemie christening / special ocassion clothing sets

We will keep adding throughout the weekend!  Hope to see you soon @ http://www.preemieproud.com/

Tuesday, March 9, 2010

Premature Baby Clothes by Preemie-Yums!

We are anxiously awaiting our new arrival of premature baby clothes from Preemie-Yums.  They should be here before the end of the week!  We can not wait!

We will be adding the following items to our inventory selection:

Micro Preemie Dresses - these are wrap dresses that can be used in the NICU.
Micro Preemie XLong Wraps (with side openings and shoulder openings) for boys and girls
Micro Preemie XLong Shirts (Micro Preemie Gowns) and coordinating micro preemie hats (both boys and girls)
Micro Preemie NICU Wraps and coordinating micro preemie hats
Micro Preemie Bereavment Gowns (Both boy and girls)
Micro Preemie Special Occasion Gowns (Boy and girls)

Preemie Gowns with hand mitts and coordinating preemie hats (boy and girl)
Preemie Bloomers / Preemie Diaper Covers (White)
Preemie Special Occasion Gowns/ Bonnets (girls)
Preemie Special Occasion Outfit (Boys)
Preemie Socks

Check back with us at the end of the week to see what new premature baby items have arrived.
Have a great afternoon!

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Preemie Proud Blogspot!

In need of assistance!

We have been trying to start a preemie blog that parents and family members can use to share their NICU journey, amazing birth stories and updates on their precious new babies. However, we seem to be doing something wrong! People are looking at our blog, but no one is posting!!!!!! Help! What are we doing wrong? We would love to hear your comments and opinions. With your help, I know we can make this a wonderful place for preemie parents, grandparents, family and friends.
All comments or suggestions can be posted here or sent to contactus@preemieproud.com .
Thank you in advance for your help!

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

A Valentine Wish!

This year is quickly slipping by. We have already made it to the February! And of course, February wouldn't be complete without Valentine's Day.

For us, my husband and I, our "Valentine" continues to grow and blossom before our eyes each day! She is six..going on 16! Braleigh is excelling in school, performing above grade level in reading and math and loving school as a whole. I volunteer in her classroom at least once a week and it amazing me to watch each child, their different personalities and how they interact with each other. Braleigh is a friend to all, quiet, sweet and very helpful to her classmates. I am so proud of her!

From our family to yours - Happy Valentine's Day!

Hopefully, this Valentine's Day will be wonderful for you and your new "Valentine". Be sure to give the newest member of your family an extra hug, extra kiss and tell them how special they are. And...don't forget to tell the rest of your family how much you love them and appreciate all of their love and support during this time in your life.

Have a great week!

P.S. Please be sure to remember baby Brayden as we posted a few days ago. Hopefully, by Valentine's Day, he and his mom will have milestones to share with family and friends.

Monday, February 8, 2010

A Grandmother's Prayer Request

Preemie Proud received this prayer request this morning. Please add this infant to your prayer list.

Two weeks ago on January 23rd, my daughter, Lori had her baby 3 months early due to preeclampsia. The baby, Brayden, weighed 1 lb. 10 oz. He is still with us but has had to have two blood transfusions because of low white blood cell counts. He now weighs 1 lb. 14 oz. but is having difficulty breathing and is on a cpap machine. Please add Lori and Brayden to your prayer list. Thanks, -Maureen

Friday, January 22, 2010

Premature Baby Prayer Page

Today we added a new page to our website. A Preemie Prayer page!

Lots of times, we are asked to remember various premature babies in our thoughts and prayers. We thought it would be nice to create a place preemie parents, grandparents, family members and friends to post prayer request for the new preemie in their life. Prayer request can be sent to prayers@preemieproud.com or they can be posted to this preemie blog.

I remember the overwhelming number of people we had praying for our daughter when she was born. Honestly, I don't know where we would have been today without all of those prayers.

If you would like to post a entry to our blog, please do.....share our blog page with others that may want to post entries for your baby or others. Or anyone that may be willing to pray for these babies as they are listed. We really would like this to be an active preemie blog for parents and families to use. (If you have trouble posting to our blog, please let us know contactus@preemieproud.com

Entries can also be made to our email address and will be posted daily to our prayer page on our website.

Hopefully, this will be a nice addition to our website and positive thing for all.

Sunday, January 10, 2010

Happy New Years!

Now that Christmas is over and the end of the year is through, we find ourselves trying to restock and preparing for the year to come.

Thank you for a great December month and a wonderful 2009 year! We appreciate all of our preemie friends and customers.

Our inventory is currently a little lower than usual, but we are trying to add new items each day. Hopefully our inventory will be back up shortly. If you don't see something you like today, please check back with us during the upcoming days to see what is re-stocked or new.

Again, thank you for everything! We wish you all the best with your new premature baby and hope that 2010 is a miraculous year for each of you! Happy New Year!

Sincerely,

Crystal
PreemieProud