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Bloggers Unite: March of Dimes

November 17th, 2009

Today over 400 Bloggers are participating in Bloggers Unite Fight for Preemies to raise awareness of the 20 million babies who are born prematurely each year. The March of Dimes is fighting to drastically decrease these numbers. You can learn how to help fight against premature birth here. As a mother of four preemies, I …

Now vs. Then vs. Then vs. Then

October 16th, 2009

NOW… VS. THEN… VS. THEN… VS. THEN You’ve come a LONG way, Pumpkins!

NICU Survival Kits in the Media

September 25th, 2009

Monday a local news station, Fox59 News, spotlighted our family and our NICU Survival Kit Project in their “Female Focus” segment. I was grateful for the opportunity to spread the word on this project. They did a top-notch job on our story, and were very generous at covering my nervous jitters, ramblings, and word fumbles. …

Picnicking with Miracles

August 19th, 2009

Sunday was one of our much anticipated events of the summer, the annual St. Vincent’s NICU Reunion. Each year this event seems to become more meaningful and more enjoyable to us as a family. It’s an event that fills us with joy, and humbles us with thanksgiving. We cannot thank the staff at St. Vincent’s …

The Curious Case of the 4tunate Button

July 19th, 2009

I have something to share with you…. It’s a button. And it’s yours to keep. There’s plenty to go around; Don’t fight over it. And there’s more: Let’s celebrate this cute little blog bling with a giveaway! How does a $25 Amazon Gift Card sound?????? Here’s how you can enter: 1. For one entry leave …

Meals, Mayhem, and Miracle Memories (Part 3)

July 15th, 2009

A few days ago, we received this in the mail… Recognize anyone in this collage? How about now? He’s a cute little booger, if I do say so myself! This picture was taken last year at St. Vincent’s Annual NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) Reunion Picnic with one of our primary care nurses, Nataline. This …

Multiple Pregnancy: Expecting the Unexpected

June 11th, 2009

"Behind every baby is an unbelievable story." Discovery Health is revealing the stories behind some unbelievable pregnancies and births during Baby Week, premiering Sunday-Friday, June 14-19 at 8P e/p on Discovery Health. Programs included in the week’s lineup: Twins By Surprise; Little Parents, Big Pregnancy; Births Beyond Belief; Obese & Pregnant, and others that are …