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June 25, 2012 By Brooke 4 Comments

Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life, and Motherhood

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Preemie: Lessons in Love, Life and Motherhood

Author: Kasey Mathews. 

A story of a mothers journey raising a preemie baby. The honest truth and gut wrenching feelings of the first few days. The worries and concerns of the first few years.

I myself had preemie babies, and the hardest part about it is the unknown. I would ask the nurses what to expect and the answer was always “every baby is different” and it drove me crazy. I would rather have a realistic timeline and expectations in my head than fear the worst every day. I was very lucky that I had a friend who had been through it before and she emailed me saying you can ask whatever you want. She didn’t bombard me with information, each baby is different, but she was there for me and understood in a way no other friend could at that point. I would waddle down to the nicu at 4am to use the computer and facebook my friend more questions. Over time I learned more about what was going on and what to look for, what to ask.

Kasey Matthews book serves as the woman who will tell you just how it is. No sugar coating, but no dramatics. Just the facts. Because of the privacy laws, you aren’t allowed to talk to other mothers in the NICU. This book would be an amazing asset to any mother in there.

I will admit, having my preemies only 8 months old, I am finally starting to breath a bit and think we are passed the worst of it. I do worry about the things to come, and I am grateful I can look forward with hope.

This book is a great story of overcoming the unforeseen challenges life throws your way.

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  1. Jillian Nicole says

    June 25, 2012 at 3:44 pm

    Hi I am your newest follower and really like your blog. The pictures you have posted of your home are beautiful. It looks cosy and comfortable. I had a difficult pregnancy with my first child had him a month earlier. But at least he was healthy and to me was a good baby.
    Hope you can follow back.
    Jillian
    http://puzzlemecomplete.blogspot.com/

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  2. The Zoo says

    June 25, 2012 at 5:27 pm

    I had my triplets at 30weeks (hospital bedrest at 25weeks).

    Our NICU stay was anything but textbook and I wish that I had known so much more. Perhaps it could have saved my son’s life…

    I would love to get a copy of this book and donate it to my NICU.
    Thanks for sharing.

    Regards, Sarah
    Zookeeper at Journeysof TheZoo
    journeysofthezoo at hotmail dot com

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  3. Hanna says

    June 25, 2012 at 6:40 pm

    I’m very sorry if I offended you with my bra less photos. This dress is very low in the back and is not intended to be worn with a bra. A previous reader had left a pretty mean comment this morning on the same post so I’m feeling a little bad right now. SOrry to have offended you.

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  4. Kasey Mathews says

    June 28, 2012 at 12:56 am

    Thanks for the wonderful review, Brooke! Even though we didn’t have each other when your babies were just born, I’m glad we’ve found each other now! Your blog is beautiful and we share a love of home decorating! XO

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