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Posted by Tami Gaines on May 23, 2011
You find yourself in the NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit); your baby has come into the world prematurely and suddenly your “perfect” pregnancy takes on an entirely new definition: that of being the parent of a premature baby. After searching for a reason as to “why” this has happened by absorbing every book, article and website you can find on the topic, you quickly come to the realization that it’s not about the “why”…it’s about the “how” – how you’re going to deal with this unexpected experience…how you’re going to push past the feelings of anxiety and fear and bring yourself to a place of strength for you and your baby.
When I had my twin preemies at just 25 weeks, they weighed 1 pound 12 ounces each. When the fog cleared, I realized that I had to develop a way of coping with my new “normal”. The first thing I did was create a vision of who I needed to become to give my babies what they needed to survive and thrive. Below are five simple principles of P.E.A.C.E. I developed that helped me. They can guide you through the discovery process of going from discharging the NICU to admit a new you…both now and in the years to come.
Continue reading “Parents of Premature Babies: How To Discharge the NICU to a New You!” »
Fostering a sharing and caring environment at home is nothing short of difficult. Especially for twins, who are often times expected to be each other’s best friends, expectations can be overwhelming.
Bunk beds for your twins can grant them individual spaces while still learning valuable lessons about compromise and cooperation. The bunk bed helps save space in the kids’ room while your twins work together toward a common goal, whether it be making the bed or deciding who gets to sleep on the top bunk. Comfortable, secure, stylish, and a space saver, bunk beds can also be a vital learning tool for teaching your kids an important lesson in cohabitation.
Posted by Tami Gaines on April 6, 2011
With an accomplished background as a marketing and business strategist, Tami Gaines has proven how individuals and business owners can achieve success from the inside out. She has been widely recognized as an expert and visionary among national media like The Wall Street Journal and has built an impressive client list that has included The Marriott, Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Consumer Reports, Unilever and The Commonwealth of Virginia. With an M.B.A. from Columbia University and 25 years as an entrepreneur and executive, Tami could not have foreseen the events that would take her from the board room to the hospital room.
Continue reading “Meet Tami Gaines, author of “Preemie Parents: 26 Ways To Grow With Your Premature Baby”” »
Posted by kim on November 17, 2009
Today is Prematurity Awareness Day so instead of retelling our tear-jerking preemie story, I thought I’d feature other worth-reading “preemie parent” blog posts from today…
Prematurity Awareness Day – Shouldn’t Have to Be Great quick story and poem about the loss of Baby JW.
Subliminal Intervention: Prematurity Awareness Month I, too, was born in 1972, so this was a interesting read about a man born in 1972 weighing only 2 lb. 2 oz.
Redefining “OK” « The Continuing Adventures of SuperPreemie The story of SuperPreemie Shoshanna who is now a kindergartner.
Because Miracles Happen: We fight because babies shouldn’t have to! Tyler is indeed a 25.3 week 1 lb. 11 oz miracle.
The Spohrs Are Multiplying… » Fight For Preemies Heather & Mike lost Maddie too soon, and I keep baby Binky in my prayers.
Fight for Preemies « I Can Grow People Wear purple today* to show your support for babies born too soon.
*I am still in my pajamas as I write this thinking about what I have purple to wear today. And I looked down and realized my pajamas are purple! Coincidence?
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