Tips for NICU Dads from three new fathers who have been there. Dad Aaron of 26 week twins, Sean and Patrick, now home Being a NICU dad is your challenge. You can be the support that your partner needs but you may need support also. Family, friends, hospital staff and
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“The doctor wants the baby out now!”…
Isla Joy was born on 2/11/19 at 34 weeks, she spent 17 nights in the Special Care Nursery in a hospital an hour away from her home in Traralgon, regional Victoria. Mum Eden shares their story: Other than awful morning sickness that lasted until 20 weeks, my pregnancy had been
I waited 7 days to hold her
At 31 weeks, Aime was diagnosed with preeclampsia and after days of uncertainty and dangerously high blood pressure, was given a Caesarean. Her daughter Lilah was born with a collapsed lung which required a tube under her armpit into her lungs. They were finally able to hold Lilah after 7
Gratitude and giving back
Kerry is a peer-support volunteer with our NICU Connections Facebook groups. It was her experience of having daughter Emily at 27 weeks, that inspired her to reach out and support others in facing the prem parenting journey. Emily is now 14, so Kerry has a wealth of knowledge to share
Fundraising for Matthew
Dad Sam was so grateful for the support and care his family received after the birth of his son Matthew, that he chose to have a birthday fundraiser as a way to say thank you. Here Sam shares his story and how Matthew, who was born with bilateral talipes (club
“Looking back I don’t know how we did it”…
Parker was born at 28 weeks and is now almost 9. Mum, Jacquie looks back on their journey through hospital, of living 100kms away, and dealing with chronic lung disease, and the strange feeling it was to finally come home after spending so long in hospital. As you can see,
It’s doubly hard with twins
It’s doubly challenging having twin prems. Mum Amy shares her story of her 30 week twins Ollie and Riley and how they got through serious complications, surgeries and separation. At just 6 weeks pregnant I went for my dating scan little beknown to me the shock I was in for,
Warrior Jake Starting School in 2020
We are loving seeing and hearing about all of your treasures who are stepping up and starting school this year. ???? This is Jake’s story, shared by mum Lucy. ???? “With great pride and admiration our ex24, 735g warrior son is off to school in 2020! With a tumultuous start
Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Major Corporate Sponsor
Earlier this year Life’s Little Treasures Foundation was so thrilled and proud to announce that Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate – The Ponds and Bella Vista joined Baby Bunting as a Major Corporate Sponsor of LLTF. This exciting new sponsorship is helping LLTF extend the reach of crucial existing
Michelle Barry – Westfield Local Hero
Following the nominations of both Shusannah Morris (CEO) and Michelle Barry (NSW Volunteer Extraordinaire) for the Westfield Local Heroes Awards, we have some exciting news :- Michelle Barry was selected as a Westfield Local Hero and was awarded a $10,000 grant for the foundation! Congratulations Michelle! Michelle does a tremendous