While the rate of premature birth in the United States has been increasing, surveys show that most people have no idea how widespread or how serious the problem is.
I was most definitely in this category before Logan was born. Tell a friend what you have learned about premature birth.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Friday, November 13, 2009
Blue Jeans for Babies Day
March of Dimes NICU Family Support provides information and comfort to families of babies who spend time in newborn intensive care.
Today is Blue Jeans for Babies Day. I'm wearing my shirt. And at least 50 other people in Troy should be wearing theirs too!
Today is Blue Jeans for Babies Day. I'm wearing my shirt. And at least 50 other people in Troy should be wearing theirs too!
Thursday, November 12, 2009
Day 4
Twins, triplets and other multiples are at higher risk of being born prematurely than single babies.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Christmas Card Request
UPDATE:
Noah's mother just updated Noah's Care Pages site. She is asking that we send the cards to this new address:
Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, MI 48380
ORIGINAL POST:
Hey everyone, you may have already heard this story, but I want to pass it along.
Noah Biorkman was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread. The doctor's do not expect him to make it to Christmas so his family is having Christmas for him now. And because Noah loves getting mail, they are asking people to send Christmas cards to him. So if you get a chance, please send this little boy a Christmas card as soon as possible. And pray for him and his family as they have a hard journey ahead of them. The address is:
Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon, MI 48178
And if you'd like to know more about Noah, check out his Care Page.
Noah's mother just updated Noah's Care Pages site. She is asking that we send the cards to this new address:
Scott Biorkman
3480 Petoskey Way
Milford, MI 48380
ORIGINAL POST:
Hey everyone, you may have already heard this story, but I want to pass it along.
Noah Biorkman was diagnosed with Stage IV Neuroblastoma in February 2007. He went into remission in August 2007. In September 2008, Noah relapsed with lesions in his right arm and right leg. After going through six different trials, the cancer continues to spread. The doctor's do not expect him to make it to Christmas so his family is having Christmas for him now. And because Noah loves getting mail, they are asking people to send Christmas cards to him. So if you get a chance, please send this little boy a Christmas card as soon as possible. And pray for him and his family as they have a hard journey ahead of them. The address is:
Noah Biorkman
1141 Fountain View Circle
South Lyon, MI 48178
And if you'd like to know more about Noah, check out his Care Page.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Day 2
Premature birth is when a baby is born before 37 weeks of pregnancy; a typical pregnancy lasts 40 weeks.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Day 1
Today, more than 1,400 babies in the United States will be born prematurely. More newborns die from premature birth than any other cause.
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