After her 18 week scan, Claire knew something wasn’t quite right, but it wasn’t until 32 weeks that the reality of the situation became clear. This is Claire’s story: I remember going to my 18 week scan feeling excited and holding onto that feeling until my husband and I saw our GP where
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My baby and I were both slowly dying
When Nicole started to feel very unwell, she was initially dismissed as having anxiety. But the reality was far more dangerous. This is Nicole’s story: When I found out I was pregnant at 6 weeks, it was a beautiful surprise. Initially, I was overwhelmed with excitement until I realised I
I didn’t make it to the hospital in time
Matthew was born in the middle of a world-wide pandemic, in the back of an ambulance on the side of the road at 33 weeks. This is Kristal’s story: My labour was very spontaneous. When my waters started to leak in the early hours of the morning, my partner got our 2 year
I was told my baby would not survive
When my waters broke at 18 weeks, despite not being in labour, I was told I should terminate my baby. This is Salley’s story: I went for a gender scan at 18+2 weeks only to be told my baby couldn’t be seen due to a lack of fluid around him
Despite best efforts, my twin girls had their own plans
After the initial shock of seeing two little ‘sprouts’ in our first scan at only 6 weeks, we had a wonderful pregnancy journey as first-time parents, until their surprise appearance at 32 weeks This is Samantha’s story: At 31 weeks pregnant, we were told that we were in labour and
Tips for NICU Dads
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
Oh Crap! I’m Santa! A story of navigating the “most wonderful time of the year” from the last place you thought you’d be.
In 2016 I became pregnant to my first (& only) child who was due on 30 January 2017. Right from the very start we were made aware of complications and we really didn’t know what was going to happen. Romanticised by the pregnancy process we progressed through the weeks hoping
Ee Lynn Cheah
Something positive to share! My baby Grace was born at 32 weeks at 1.8kg last Thursday. She is able to breathe on her own and just needs to be inside the incubator to grow bigger. This is the best part, I am born with half a heart and hence was
Michelle Keeffe-Mcguinness
Our little man Hilton spent 6 weeks in the NICU surrounded by some of the most amazing and supportive people I have ever met. Hilton was born at 32 weeks and is now a healthy and strong 3 month old baby. It was an experience I would never want to
