When I first started the “Preemie Twins” website back in 1998 on Tripod.com, I had a guestbook where others could share their preemie and/or multiples stories. I have saved those hundreds of entries, but have been a bit lazy in adding them since I upgraded the site to a Wordpress blog.

But with some encouragement of my friend, Andrew Wee, I have decided to get motivated and add the stories, as it really is encouraging and comforting to read about other people that have endured similar experiences. Be patient as it may take me a bit of time to transfer them all. And knowing me, I’ll want to re-read them all again.

I encourage new visitors to submit their story as well for inclusion. This is will save me time using this new site, so your story should appear rather quickly on the site. I look forward to reading your stories! Here’s Macy & Mallory’s Story (my million dollar miracle babies).

Pictures of the ‘miracle’ five-day-old premature baby fitted with a pacemaker

Liam King’s parents were told their little boy would probably not survive more than 15 minutes after his birth. But the tiny tot, who was born with a heart defect, not only defied medical odds by surviving but went on to have a pacemaker fitted at just five days old.
Read Entire Story.

Saw this segment on the Today Show this morning…
Preemies’ death risks continue into childhood
Those born early also more likely to be less educated, childless, study says.
Read full article.

I’ve been enthralled by the Jon & Kate plus 8 show on TLC, the family with 7-year old twins, and 3-year old sextuplets. They even have their own website at SixGosselins.com. The last episode I watched was when plastic surgeon, Dr. Lawrence Glassman performed a complimentary tummy-tuck on Kate after the doctor’s wife saw her disfigured belly and felt sorry for her. Will any plastic surgeons feel sorry for me if I expose my stomach? I need a tummy tuck after having my four children (including twins), but need to save a few more dollars first.

Anyway, back to the show… Nannies4Hire.com will be featured in “Kate Hires a Nanny” airing February 10 and 11, so I plan to watch that episode. Even though my kids are all in school, I’m still considering hiring a nanny to help with the kids after school and on weekends. And if they can cook and clean, all the better!

Born today! Shown here with big brother, Coltin.

Baby A: Bergin Paul ~ 5 lbs 6 oz (Blonde Hair)

Baby B: Draydin David ~ 6 lbs 2 oz (Brown Hair)

Both Mom and Babies are doing great after having a C-Section this morning!

Here’s finally a picture of Shauna and her growing tummy for you all to see she is real! And, of course, little Miss Merin, got in the picture as well.  I wonder how she’s going to react to having two new babies in the house soon!

Shauna gained 8 pounds last week, but lost 4 this week, water weight I presume. Her stomach measured 40″ and the doctor said the boys’ heartbeats were “dancing together like they are supposed to”.

A C-Section is scheduled for November 29th, and Shauna is contemplating having a tubal ligation at the same time since this will be four children for her. I’m so glad it’s her going under the knife and not me!