The Guestbook at Tommy's CyberNursery Preemie Web site

The most recent 3 messages posted appear in the Living Room before being archived.  Your contribution to this guestbook would be appreciated!

What an amazing story you have! I was an honor to visit you! Your Mom and Dad must be very proud! You are a survivor! Lots of luck in the future. God Bless. Yours very truly, Lesley Lane Greenwood, SC

Lesley Lane - - - -
Thursday, June 27th, 2002 at 9:46 am

I'm so happy for you im really glad you made it here to be with your mommy and daddy i wish you the best tommy

roxana guzman - fremont - ca - alameda -
Tuesday, June 25th, 2002 at 2:58 pm

Please view the SIDS tribute to my son Jamie that died from SIDS. Thank you- feedback is appreciated erika

erika - Louisville - ky - 40208 - http://www.zeocast.com/z.asp?ZF=PLQZ1IDG
Friday, June 21st, 2002 at 11:21 pm

Tommy-Your story gives us a great deal of hope. Thank your parents for putting your story out on the web for us. Our son is currently at Motts in Ann Arbor and he was born on April 28th 2002 at 25 weeks too.

God Bless you and your family.

Tamura Goldberg - Haslett - MI - USA -
Monday, June 17th, 2002 at 11:03 am

My Name is Amanda. I am 16 years old. I have a premature child. He weighed 2 lbs 15oz. He had a lot of problems and I was wondering if there were any words of encouragement. I don't find people that really understand me and I know that you and your family would. I am so happy for you..You'll be just fine!!! Amanda

Amanda Cummings - Waco - Tx - USA -
Friday, June 14th, 2002 at 5:08 pm

My sister just gave birth to a baby that was also 25 weeks gestation. Your story really made me feel more hopeful and also answered some questions for me. This is really a great web site...keep up the good work! And thanks.

Teresa Warren - Morristown - TN - USA -
Saturday, June 8th, 2002 at 10:15 am

My preemie wasn't so "preemie" He was born on November 04, 2001 a month early. Weighing in at 7lbs 12ozs

MTownsend - Quinlan - Tx - usa -
Tuesday, June 4th, 2002 at 9:04 pm

misty warden - newbern - tn - usa -
Wednesday, May 29th, 2002 at 12:34 am

Donovan Patterson - Cape Town - - South Africa -
Friday, May 17th, 2002 at 4:18 am

My son was also early and managed to beat the odds. Hard to believe what we went through but it has been ten years now. Eric is very small for his age but he has spinal deformities. He is perfectly healthy and thriving! Jane

Jane Munz - Belleville - - Canada -
Wednesday, May 15th, 2002 at 8:08 pm

My son and i just finished looking through your site. He (michael) was also a preemie. So your site has brought back a lot of memories. Michael was born at 28wks., and 1lb 13oz. It is very inspiring to read your story. Michael is now almost 3yrs old and doing great! Thank you letting us look around. Teresa and Michael

Teresa and Michael - Flint - MI - U.S.A -
Wednesday, May 8th, 2002 at 9:49 am

After reading thru your site I realize that not all Angels are rare..I myself have an ANgel named Stevi g , she has Down Syndrome. She has undergone alot of trials , 2 open heart surgeries and a lung removal , oxygen for 8 months ,rsv , and a blood bacteria that had never been seen...you are a special guy , just as Stevi g is a special little girl, I hope tings continue for you as they have and life gives you alot of GOODIES!!! God Bless you! Please visit us!! Also visit this peice of heaven www.heavensangels01.com

Teresa Gantt Aka Angel Teresa - Marion - Ohio - USA - http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/sandbunnee/index.html
Wednesday, May 8th, 2002 at 8:13 am

After reading thru your site I realize that not all Angels are rare..I myself have an ANgel named Stevi g , she has Down Syndrome. She has undergone alot of trials , 2 open heart surgeries and a lung removal , oxygen for 8 months ,rsv , and a blood bacteria that had never been seen...you are a special guy , just as Stevi g is a special little girl, I hope tings continue for you as they have and life gives you alot of GOODIES!!! God Bless you! Please visit us!!

Teresa Gantt Aka Angel Teresa - Marion - Ohio - USA - http://www.angelfire.com/fl4/sandbunnee/index.html
Wednesday, May 8th, 2002 at 8:10 am

BABY AND JOEL LABRADOR - Virginia Beach - VA - USA -
Tuesday, May 7th, 2002 at 2:01 pm

BABY AND JOEL LABRADOR - Virginia Beach - VA - USA -
Tuesday, May 7th, 2002 at 2:00 pm

my son addison was born 6 weeks early he was so tiny and i was so afaid being that i was only 16 now is he a happy 1 month old he has no illness and he is the joy in my life addison is still little being only 6lbs 4oz. he is the size of a new born people dont belive he is 1 month old

mackenize - - - -
Monday, April 29th, 2002 at 2:22 pm

Monica Volpato - Curitiba - PR - BRAZIL -
Friday, April 26th, 2002 at 8:02 pm

Angie Jackson - Lewis Center - OH - USA -
Tuesday, April 16th, 2002 at 12:26 am

My Nathan was born 18 July 1995 at 2lbs. It was a long road with many twist and turns but you guys are sooo tough. I am proud of you.

sonya - - - -
Tuesday, April 16th, 2002 at 8:48 am

Sandra - Silver Spring - MD - USA -
Wednesday, April 10th, 2002 at 8:56 pm

just wrote and then realized that my son Caden shares your birthday...wow!

gretchen anderson - - - -
Monday, April 8th, 2002 at 6:35 am

my son Caden was born 3 months early. he is home now and doing well. we face continueal challenges,but we are so very blessed!

gretchen anderson - parker - co - usa -
Monday, April 8th, 2002 at 6:29 am

Thank you for your web site. Your story is important. We have a little baby named Emma born March 19, 2002 at 1 lb 1 oz (3 months early)

Melinda  -  -  - USA -
Tuesday, April 2nd, 2002 at 1:04 pm

Just wanted to check in to see how big your are now. Our son was also a 25 weeker and its so nice to see a positive site that has so much to offer.

Nathan - las vegas - nv - usa - http://www.geocities.com/nicufighter
Thursday, March 28th, 2002 at 7:27 pm

Me and my wife are expecting our first baby. She is six months pregnant which means she is in her 26th gestational period. She broke her water bag two days ago which created a big crisis like situation for us. She was in the hospital when this happened and luckily she's getting the best medical treatment possible. I am sure you may understand our worries in this situation. Looking at the pictures of your son made me really encouraged. I am pretty hopeful that things will go in our favour. Your webpage has given me new hope and encouragement. I told my wife about which made her feel even more encouraged. We lost our first baby when she was in her 20th week last time. That one trauma is haunting both of us this time also. No matter what I do to make her feel comfortable, it all comes back to us. Anyway, I appreciate all your effort you made in building this webpage. I wish you all the best in your future life. Thanks again.

Salman Hasan - Irvine - CA - USA -
Monday, March 25th, 2002 at 7:40 pm

I just finished reading your story with tears in my eyes. What a wonderfull boy you have grown into after all you went through!! We had a preemie baby almost just like you, not quite as small, on January 5th, 2002. He was born at 28 wks. following a placental abruption. Our Eric weighed 2 pounds, 14 ounces and was 15 1/2 inches long. His dad and I were so scared! He is now almost 3 months old and doing great. He went home on caffeine and a monitor, and he may be developing ROP in one eye, but other than that his outlook looks good. I hop you and your sister have a fun week off for Easter vacation. Do you get along good??? Well, thank you for sharing your story with me and other parents like me out there who need some inspiration for a positive outlook. ((((hugs))))) Judy Wilson and family

Judy Wilson - Sicklerville - NJ - USA -
Monday, March 25th, 2002 at 4:46 pm

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Friday, March 22nd, 2002 at 4:16 pm

brendon - otago - south - newzealand -
Saturday, March 16th, 2002 at 11:34 am

hi! i was doing a search under "preemies" because i am doing my Jr. paper on the effects of premature births and this site came up, you have a beautiful baby boy and everytime i see one of those tiny little babies i always start crying, i dont know what i would do if my baby ever came out that tiny, i would be scared to hold her...i would be worried she would "break" seeing parents like you, parents that have made it through things like this, that have raised these amazing angels only shows me that not all people are all bad, and that there has to be a god up there helping us out... thank you for giving me someone to look up to, and for giving the world another wonderful child.

Mystina Alise - charlotte - nc - United States of America -
Friday, March 15th, 2002 at 9:25 pm

Sarah Rankine - Adelaide - Adelaide - SA -
Wednesday, March 13th, 2002 at 1:54 am

Rachel Lozon - Trenton - MI - -
Tuesday, March 12th, 2002 at 7:48 pm

I was just looking at you wonderful array of pictures and realized that I could be looking at the same pictures of my son. He was born at 24 weeks and weighed 1lb 8oz just a bit smaller than you. He was in the NICU for just about 3 months. I hated all those big tubes that covered his face as sure your parents did also. My son was on the ventaltor for 6 weeks also. After numerous attempts on CPAP we were finally off. He was born on September 18, 2000 and got to go home right before christmas. I rember the fear of taking him home! It was all overwelming but after spending day and night at the NICU I Was a pro. The day we got to leave the hospital all the nurses who became like family cried right along with us. They informed me how lucky we were to have a baby to take home because there were coutnless nights where they didn,t think he would make. They were pretty good about keeping our spirits up and to take one day at a time. Since we have been home we luckly have not had to go back. He got of the oxygen at 5 months and has just gone from there. He is now 18 months and weighs about 20 lbs and is doing wonderful. He just started walking and is now into EVERYTHING!! But he has two older brothers to keep up with so nothing is gonna stop him. It looks like you are doing wonderful. I hope you keep your web sight updated because I would like to see the things we have to look forward too. Good luck in first grade!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR TIME TO READ OUR JOURNEY AS WELL. NATALIE GREENE

natalie greene - aurora - co - usa -
Friday, March 8th, 2002 at 2:08 pm

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Thursday, March 7th, 2002 at 5:42 pm

Barbra - Duluth - MN - USA - http://hometown.aol.com/pups2sit/
Thursday, February 28th, 2002 at 1:42 pm

This is a great site and I just wanted to let anyone who has or is a premature baby know that they can make it and thrive. I was born three months premature and wasn't expected to live but I am nearly twenty years old now, graduated a few years ago as valedictorian of my high school, and am attending college. So, never give up hope!

Kate - - - -
Tuesday, February 26th, 2002 at 10:37 am

I have just read your web site in amazement. My son - James was born in August last year weighing 1 lb 12 oz (800 grams) dropped to 1lb 7 oz....... Both your stories are practically identical - even down to the fact the James came home just before Christmas ....on oxygen! The only difference was that he needed a douple hernia repair before he came home. He amazes me every day that he is here, but you forget the pain of nearly 4 months in hospital. I hope that he turns out as great as you!!!

Sam - Watford - - UK -
Thursday, February 21st, 2002 at 2:58 pm

Good webpage you have here, and best greetings to you all And You Are --> WELCOME <-- To Visit My Webpage as well -->

27 IDX 106 - Odinn - Akranes - - ICELAND - http://www.islandia.is/odinn
Thursday, February 14th, 2002 at 2:09 am

lori - vancouver - bc - canada -
Thursday, January 31st, 2002 at 2:01 pm

Thank you for your support and information provided.

susan lovin - gastonia - nc - us -
Wednesday, January 30th, 2002 at 6:04 am

Jessie - South Kingstown - RI - United States -
Tuesday, January 29th, 2002 at 3:43 pm

Jenni Ryan - Croydon - Vic - Australia. -
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002 at 8:27 pm

I'm the mom to a little preemie girl named Melissa. She was 3 1/2 months premature too, and weighed 1lb 3oz. She has a twin sister in heaven to watch out for her. Her sister Erin just wasn't as strong as she was. She's 7 months old now and up to 12 lbs. I can't wait until she's your size! Keep up the good work!

Chris Ann

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Wednesday, January 23rd, 2002 at 5:50 pm

Kelly Reyenger - Falmouth - MA - USA -
Tuesday, January 22nd, 2002 at 6:46 am

Barb Batchelor - PortAngeles - WA - US -
Monday, January 21st, 2002 at 11:27 pm

You are quite a handsome dude, your sister is pretty as a princess, and you have possibly one of the most wonderful families on the planet. What your parents have done for you is amazing. I'm glad I found your website...I was very moved by your story. It's one of the best sites I've ever encountered in the internet jungle. You are truly a blessing. To your parents: I had my baby girl just 6 weeks early due to placenta previa/accreta/preterm labor, and we got to take her home in just 21 days. It can't even compare to what you and your family went through, but I got a taste of purgatory, and am a changed person forever from it. I have several friends with preemie and micro-preemie experiences, one with triplets, and one who has had one in the NICU for 8 1/2 months, and will be until August 2002. She lives 90 miles from the hospital and can only see him on weekends, because she teaches school...very tragic. It is a hell-on-earth that cannot be understood unless it is experienced first-hand. I'm so happy for you that Tommy is so healthy and your website is spectacular! God bless you~ Warmest regards, Wendy

Wendy Harris Smith - Kill Devil Hills - NC - US -
Wednesday, January 16th, 2002 at 8:35 pm

I weighed 1060 grams at birth, fell to 1 lb. and something ounces, or under 2 lbs. and lived to tell the story. Had crossed eyes. I graduated from college and had a son who is grown. I JUST CELEBRATED MY 50TH BIRTHDAY and am finally happy in a job working with the elderly. Pretty good for a girl who was discriminated against...I got Phenobarbitol in the first 2 weeks! All in all I am thankful! Ellen Gurney Ogden

Ellen Gurney - Glendale - AZ - USA -
Saturday, January 12th, 2002 at 8:07 pm

It's so great to read about another preemie miracle. I was inspired by your story about 2 years ago after my own son, Keaton was born 11 weeks early. I like to think that when these little fighters come into the world they must think they have the best families around and just want to spend some extra time with us, little do they know what a commotion they've caused. Have a great life, you and your family deserve the best!!!

Stacy Ward - Vero Beach - FL - USA -
Friday, January 11th, 2002 at 12:52 am

Pauline Boulom - Modesto - CA - USA -
Tuesday, January 8th, 2002 at 9:36 am

You're an inspiration, as are your Mommy, Daddy, and sister!

Gary E. Glenn - Coralville - IA - USA - http://members.home.net/glenngs/Sara/Pregnant.html
Wednesday, December 26th, 2001 at 1:08 pm

hello i just read your story i have a daughter who was born at 34 weeks she weighed 4lbs 5 1/2 oz i thought she was small i know the hardship it is to have a baby in nicu she will be one on christmas 2001. congrats tommy you are a very cute boy.

shannon - - oh - -
Thursday, December 20th, 2001 at 2:03 pm

Elen Gordon - - CA - United States - http://www.asian-avenue.org/home
Monday, December 10th, 2001 at 9:50 pm

I just wanted to drop by and tell you how much I enjoyed your website...My preemi Grandson Joshua Bailey Hartman was born on 10/21/01 and was due on 12/31/01 about 30 weeks...The site you and your dad have written has brought a lot of comfront to me.. Josh came home on 11/25/01.He is only on a heart monitor which has given at least 7 true alarms since he has been home for 4 days..I am very nervous but his mom and dad handle it very well..I was sick with broncitis and could not be at the nicu as often as I would have been therefore I do not know a lot that his parents know...I did take CPR and learn how the monitor works but still am very frightened when it occurs...He is such a sweet baby boy and really very smart..He can already roll from his back to his side and hold his head up..truley amasing since he is not even suppose to be here yet..I almost lost my only daughter and my grandson on 10/20 due to eclampsia (seizures and high blood presssure)..Even with her prenatal care it really upsets me that they did not find preclampsia only 5 days before his birth!!! I Thank God everyday that I have both my baby daughter 21yrs and my grandson (1mth).Thank you so much for sharing the things you did...If you want I have several pics of Joshua from day one till now and would love to share them...Take care little Thomas and remember (you go boy)!!!!!! You are a GREAT ONE!!!!!!!!! Love Eva (aka MeMe).......

Eva Lanning (aka MeMe) - Smyrna - Ga - Cobb -
Wednesday, November 28th, 2001 at 5:58 pm

I really enjoyed your web page. May 25,2001 my son came into the world weighing in at 1LB 2OZ. I found your information very helpful.

Misty - Buffalo - MO - Dallas -
Wednesday, November 28th, 2001 at 4:53 pm

MY NAME IS FARYAL AND I ALSO HAVE A 27WEEK OLD DAUGHTER, UR STORY IS ENCOURAGING AS WELL AS SCARY IN THE SENSE THAT STILL I ALSO HAVE TO SEE ALOT , SHE HAS PASSED HER 23 DAYS AND SHE IS NOT HAVING A BREAST MILK .MY HUSBAND IS A FULL TIME STUDENT, AND HE DOESNOT HAVE TIME TO BRING ME TO LONDON WHICH IS EVEN HARDER FOR US .WE LAUGH WITH OUR 6YEAR OLD DAUGHTER BUT CRY FOR OUR TINY DAUGHTER .HOW WILL THE TIME PASS?ONLY THE PARENTS CAN FEEL AND WE R FROM PAKISTAN SO WE EVEN DONT HAVE OUR LOVED ONES HERE .I M REALLY WORRIED ,PRAY FOR MY DAUGHTER .

faryal nazir - windsor - ontario - canada -
Sunday, November 25th, 2001 at 5:36 pm

Cheryl Frederick - Stone Mountain - GA - 30088 -
Tuesday, November 20th, 2001 at 10:47 am

like your site very informative

Psy Trance

Psy trance - sydney - nsw - australia -
Sunday, November 18th, 2001 at 8:43 pm

Nicole - West Chester - PA - USA -
Friday, November 16th, 2001 at 10:35 am

I like this website and started to cry .I have a premmie daughter and she was born at 24 weeks and weighed 1 lb and 6oz (680g) and was in NICU for 5 1/2 months and she had a lot of complications along the way .And I'm glad to have read stories about other families in the same situations. I'm glad to report that she is now 3 and is walking and getting ready to start preschool .

nikki - morganton - nc - usa -
Saturday, November 10th, 2001 at 7:05 pm

you have very, very nice home page. Our preemie son was born 16 weeks too early, and had only 630 gram. On 11th of November he will be one year old. His NICU-story is very much like yours. We wish you the best for your future, you are a big miracle child, like our son!

Tiina Jääskeläinen - - - Finland -
Friday, November 2nd, 2001 at 11:31 am

I really like all the messages I've read. My daughter born on Sep. 22 was born at 30 weeks. She weighted 3.5 pounds and now weighs over 5 pounds. I hope to get her home soon. She is not eating well and that is keeping her in the hospital. She poops out after about .5 ounce on the bottle. Any words of encouragement would be welcome. Rocio

Rocio Huff - Torrance - CA - USA -
Tuesday, October 30th, 2001 at 11:55 pm

We are the proud parents of a little boy named Gabriel. He was born on August the 24th at 24 6/7 week of gestation. Gabriel is in a Montreal hospital doing very well. When he was born, he weight 740g and measured 12 inches. Today at 8 weeks of life, Gabriel weights 1440g and measures 16 inches. Talk to you soon if you want or pass on this message to your father so he can reply to this message. Talk to you soon. Gabriel`s parents Chantal and Jean-Guy.

Chantal and Jean-Guy - Valleyfield - - Canada -
Tuesday, October 23rd, 2001 at 12:23 am

Zac Robinson - Willard - OH - USA -
Tuesday, October 16th, 2001 at 1:56 pm

Lisa Bagley - Toronto - Ont - Canada -
Monday, October 15th, 2001 at 6:47 pm

I have signed this guestbook before a couple of times, but it has been a while. Our 2 and 1/2 year old son, Steven, was born at 30 weeks. He weighed 2lbs 6 oz and was 15 inches long. He now weighs around 25 lbs. We have had no major complications besides the normal preemie bradycardia and reflux, although when he first started eating solid food, he had a problem with hyper-sensitivity, and couldn't stand textures. We finally got over that hurdle with the help of occupational therapy and it has been smooth sailing ever since. Steven now has an 8 month old brother who was born full term and they adore each other. I am glad Tommy is doing well.

Beth Grant - Fountain Inn - SC - USA -
Thursday, October 11th, 2001 at 8:08 am

WHAT A WONDERFUL WEB PAGE!!! IT BROUGHT MANY MEMORIES BACK FOR ME. MY DAUGHTER NOW 6 WAS BORN 3 MONTHS EARLY. SHE IS DOING GREAT, IS IN THE 1ST GRADE TOO!! HER NAME IS EMILY AND SHE LOVES TO DO ARTS AND CRAFTS!! BEST OF LUCK TO U AND YOUR FAMILY

Stacey Thomas - wELLSBURG - WV - -
Tuesday, October 9th, 2001 at 6:05 am

Great to see you doing so well. My boy Brogan is 6 now and like you was born early (24 weeks). He too had 3 years of O2 at home. He was the same weight and length as you. He is full of life and has 4 older brothers. He finds writing and reading a bit of a challenge but boy can he talk!!! He is very little his doctors are worried about him not growing he's 102cm tall and 15kg. He loves playing with lego and enjoys camping. We just came back from a trip around Europe tenting for 10 weeks with his mum and Dad and 4 big brothers. We are thinking of American's at this difficult time. From Brogan

Shelley - - - New Zealand -
Sunday, October 7th, 2001 at 3:44 am

I was born 25 weeks premature. I was sent to the IWK Grace for months. I live in Nova Scotia, Canada. I am now 17 years old, and in my last year of High School. You`re how old now? Well, if you don`t mind, you could send me an e-mail address. Iy`s posted below. Thank you.

Josette - - - Canada -
Wednesday, October 3rd, 2001 at 6:59 am

My Daughter was at childrens hospital for 21/2 weeks when she was born 6wks early her lungs were not developed yet. I think of those other babies that were at childrens every day I wonder how they are doing. I whish I would have gotten there parents names so I could call and check on them. I'm glad to see you'r baby is doing well good luck!!

Jennifer Evers - Champlin - mn - usa -
Tuesday, September 18th, 2001 at 9:55 pm

I don't know why, but this portion of my message was erased: Though severely oxygen deprived on several occasions

Kari Sanders - - TX - -
Friday, September 7th, 2001 at 10:11 am

Wow, tommy, your birth story is so close to our sons! Elijah Brady was our tenth child, and I too had many bleeding episodes during his pregnancy. though I have a history of abruptions, the problem with this pregnancy was that my water broke at 26 weeks. I had NO fluid, but remained pregnant for two more weeks! A major infection finally set off my labor, and Poor Elijah was born so septic, his eyes were even infected. He had pneumonia, a pulmonary bleed and his right lung was collapsed for weeks. Though he was 28 weeks and 2lbs 14oz, he was not expected to survive. In fact, his survival was questionable for two straight months due to his serious lung condition. He was intubated for THREE months!! Though severely oxygen deprived on several occasions Appropriately, he came home on Easter Sunday! Elijah is 7 months old now, and has been off of all oxygen and monitors for 3 weeks now. He is a LARGE and healthy guy, even though he has serious chronic kung disease. The doctors anticipated he would be back in the hospital within a week of going home.Praise the Lord, no such thing has happened, and he has been home 4 months.God is good, Tommy, and I believe babies like you and Elijah have a commision from the Lord. May your life remain a testimony to God's healing power. Kari

Kari Sanders - - TX - -
Friday, September 7th, 2001 at 10:09 am

Wow, tommy, your birth story is so close to our sons! Elijah Brady was our tenth child, and I too had many bleeding episodes during his pregnancy. though I have a history of abruptions, the problem with this pregnancy was that my water broke at 26 weeks. I had NO fluid, but remained pregnant for two more weeks! A major infection finally set off my labor, and Poor Elijah was born so septic, his eyes were even infected. He had pneumonia, a pulmonary bleed and his right lung was collapsed for weeks. Though he was 28 weeks and 2lbs 14oz, he was not expected to survive. In fact, his survival was questionable for two straight months due to his serious lung condition. He was intubated for THREE months!! Though severely oxygen deprived on svereal occasions Appropriately, he came home on Easter Sunday! Elijah is 7 months old now, and has been off of all oxygen and monitors for 3 weeks now. He is a LARGE and healthy guy, even though he has serious chronic kung disease. The doctors anticipated he would be back in the hospital within a week of going home.Praise the Lord, no such thing has happened, and he has been home 4 months.God is good, Tommy, and I believe babies like you and Elijah have a commision from the Lord. May your life remain a testimony to God's healing power. Kari

Kari Sanders - - TX - -
Friday, September 7th, 2001 at 10:08 am

Hello -- I first want to say that it is wonderful for me to read the messages. I am a NICU nurse (since 1977). I am the NICU nurse educator for a levelIII hospital just north of Baltimore, MD. I would like to request pictures (NICU days or current) that I could use as I teach new NICU and L&D nurses in the Baltimore --Washington,DC area. My objective is to share some of your thoughts about your premie so that maybe they will begin their careers with a better knowledge base. Above all, I would like to share some of your comments and photos so that they can help more parents. Please include good things, bad days and things that could have gone better. I also would like photos of NICU body scars and stories for lectures I give my seasoned NICU nurses. My E-mail address is karenwi@helix.org. thank-you very much

karen - baltimore - MD - USA -
Friday, September 7th, 2001 at 6:05 am

rebecca montrey - - - -
Tuesday, September 4th, 2001 at 2:34 pm

i am so happy that he do good.i just had twins at 24 week one past and my son inthe nicku they 1 .7 oz they due day wus 11-4-01 i hope my son will be like tommy

andrea armijo - evens mills - ny - -
Tuesday, September 4th, 2001 at 7:07 am

I'm a mother of 2 children, the second being a prematured baby (31 weeks - 1Kg 880gms, height 47 cm). He was born on 9th August 2001, Thursday at 20:40 and was due on 20th October 2001. His name is Aroul Emmanuel. He is still in the NICU at Meaux. He was born in the Hospital of Montreil, Paris.

During my pregnancy I had problems of placenta being placed near the uterus and I had to stay in the hospital for nearly 2 months from 2nd June for total bed rest. I was discharged on 4th August since the placenta had risen to its normal position, but still I had to be very careful.

I was at home with my husband only for 2 days and all of a sudden on 6th August the amiotic liquid started leaking and I was immediately rushed to the hospital at Meaux(21:00). The whole night the nurses tried all their best to stop the contraction and the leakage of the liquid. Immediately one of the nurse injected me with a vaccination for the improvement of the lungs of the child in case if it was to be born then.

Luckily the pain reduced the next day at 5:00 and I was then taken to a special ward and had to stay there till the delivery of the child. I was not to get out of the bed since my position was very delicate. But this situation lasted only for 2 days. All of a sudden on 9th August morning at 7:00 the pain started again and measures were taken to reduce the pain, but in vain. They then rushed me to the Hospital of Montreil, Paris at 14:00 since that was the only hospital in Paris specially equipped for prematured babies. I reached there at 15:00 and the same measures were taken there as well to reduce the pain. But this time it was for real. I kept shouting in pain till the moment arrived. He was finally born.

Thanks to the vaccination given at Hospital of Meaux for the improvement of the lungs. That really helped Emmanuel. He had the respiratory tube only for 1 day and he was free on 11th August respiring normally and since he was out of danger or any other complications, he was transferred immediately to the hospital of Meaux. He really prooved himself to very fast and active from the very first of his birth.

He is in good condition now and we are still waiting for him to come home. Every day we receive a good news about him and that is what I pray for him. Today he weighs 2Kg 310gms. He is definitely a blessing from God and wish days could pass fast. Mira Delphine (Mother) Jayakumar VASANTE (Father)

Mira VASANTE J - Meaux - - France -
Monday, September 3rd, 2001 at 10:40 am

Love the pictures. You are a miracle child. God bless.

Sarah Jo - Gauley Bridge - WV - USA -
Tuesday, August 28th, 2001 at 10:12 pm

My Daughter Zoyie was born at 28 weeks on July 24 1998. Labor lasted all of 36 minutes. She was a beautiful screaming girl weighing in at 2lb 5oz and 14.5 inches long. (Also born on my mom and brothers birthday!) She had apgars of 8 and 9 and did not need to be vented. Her NICU stay was uneventful having only had occasional feeding intolerance. She could not handle my breast milk! I was able to kangeroo my baby the day she was born and that provided the bonding in which I will never forget! She came home on September 16, 1998 weighing 4lbs 1 oz. Today she is a beautiful active 3 year old that starts preschool on Aug 28. I was one of the lucky ones in that my Zoyie requires no special care and does not have any developmental delays or problems. God bless you all and you are all in my prayers...

stephane - Kennewick - wa - usa -
Tuesday, August 21st, 2001 at 8:15 pm

diana - mexico - - mexico -
Saturday, August 18th, 2001 at 6:52 pm

MICHAEL ANTHONY BORN MAY 25TH 2001. HE WAS BORN AT 32 WEEKS. HE WEIGHED 3LBS 8OZ. NOW AT ALMOST 3 MONTHS HE WEIGHS 10 LBS. I AM THE MOST PROUD MOTHER EVER.

CONNIE - PITTBURGH - PA - USA -
Friday, August 17th, 2001 at 8:09 am

I am a mother of 3 preemies. How are you? Theresa

theresa pettaway - phila - pa - usa -
Tuesday, August 14th, 2001 at 8:47 am

Jari Peltonen - Tampere - - FINLAND - http://sivut.koti.soon.fi/polit
Monday, August 13th, 2001 at 1:35 am

i enjoyed your photos you are a very handsome young man.

aisha ausby - san diego - ca - -
Saturday, August 4th, 2001 at 11:58 am

i think that it is really great that your son is doing so much better 7 weeks ago i delivered my daughter Hailey 5 weeks early she had to be on oxygen for 5 days, and it killed me inside to know that she was there. i was so scared that something would go wrong but she weighed 6 pounds 4 ounces and 19 inches long. i hope everything goes well with your child. i was wondering people tell me that premature babies tend to get more colds and sicknesses than a full term baby. did your son tommy have a lot of sicknesses?

Rebecca - Beverly - wv - usa -
Saturday, August 4th, 2001 at 11:20 am

Our son Gregory Michael Edmonson was born 12 weeks early on May 26, 2001. He weighed 2 pounds 3 ounces and actually delivered in the car - we had less than 30 minutes warning that he was coming early! We spent 50 days in the hospital and had every imaginable procedure - 3 spinal taps, 2 blood transfusions, an echocardiogram, 2 head ultrasounds, countless xrays looking for NEC, lung development, etc. What a wild ride. We are home now - he came home at 3 pounds 7 ounces and now weighs about 4 pounds 5 ounces. We are so tremendously blessed. If there is anything I can do to help other preemie parents, please let me know. It's great to know that there are others out there who can share this type of experience. THanks!! Stacey Edmonson

Stacey Edmonson - Huntsville - TX - USA -
Monday, July 30th, 2001 at 6:43 pm

27 IDX 106 - Odinn - Reykjavik - - ICELAND - http://www.islandia.is/odinn
Saturday, July 28th, 2001 at 4:02 pm

Tina Reveles - - - -
Friday, July 27th, 2001 at 11:19 pm

I was preemie at 2.3 lbs and I would just like to say I think the website is great! I also was inquiring if you knew of a National Preemie Convention? I have a great interest in attending if one exist.

Diana Shepard - San Antonio - TX - USA -
Friday, July 27th, 2001 at 8:48 am

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I hope you enjoyed your special day! I'm sure your Mom and Dad are so pleased at how far you have come these last 7 years! Enjoy the rest of your summer, and have lots of fun in 1st grade!

Christy Blash - Raleigh - NC - U.S.A. -
Friday, July 27th, 2001 at 7:20 am

Hope you had a great birthday yesterday. We love you!

Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad - - - -
Friday, July 27th, 2001 at 5:45 am

Hope you had a great birthday yesterday. We love you!

Mom and Dad

Mom and Dad - - - -
Friday, July 27th, 2001 at 5:43 am

I am a NICU nurse in Michigan and enjoyed the pictures. It is nice to see what our "little miracles" grow up to be. Keep enjoying life

Darcy - - MI - -
Friday, July 20th, 2001 at 2:21 pm

christine chaisson - Gray - La - -
Saturday, June 30th, 2001 at 6:39 pm

My daughter Brianna was born at 26 wks. weighing only 1lb, 2.7 oz. and was 11 in. long. I was shocked and scared when she was born so I went to look up info on the net and the first web page I found was yours. I just wanted to say you helped me to remain calm about what she was going through. She is now 16 mths old and is doing great with very few problems. Thanks again, Gina and Brianna Courier

Gina Courier - jacksonville - IL - usa -
Saturday, June 30th, 2001 at 11:43 am

Stacey Rogers - Tulsa - OK - -
Thursday, June 28th, 2001 at 1:47 pm

Stacey and Brad Rogers - Tulsa - OK - USA -
Thursday, June 28th, 2001 at 1:41 pm

The REAL Andy Lawrence - Los Angeles - CA - -
Monday, June 18th, 2001 at 11:12 am

My 14 year old niece just had a 12 week premature baby today, she weighed 2 lbs 11 oz. I was looking at your website and it really gave me hope for my great-niece. I know we have a long road ahead of us, but I know we can make it. I want to thank your Daddy for putting such a great site together. It has helped me, and taught me a lot. I was feeling overwhelmed at the thought of what my niece has in front of her, but seeing what you've been through, and reading the messages of others has showed me that we too can survive.

Robin Jill - Mesquite - TX - 75149 -
Sunday, June 17th, 2001 at 8:23 pm

My daughter, Alexandria Marie, turned one year old this week. She was born last summer at 25 weeks gestation, weighing one pound, 10 ounces. She stayed in the NICU for 77 days. She was diagnosed early with a small Grade IV IVH on one side of her brain. I worried and worried and worried (as any preemie parents can imagine). They told us she had a 90% chance of having a serious neurological deficit. Today she is one. She crawls, pulls to a stand, is very close to walking, jabbers, laughs, and is easily the most beautiful creature I have ever seen. She is healthy and happy and very nearly like a normal one year old! (amazing considering her adjusted age of 9 months). To new preemie parents reading this... don't despair, keep the faith, keep praying and hoping and believing. Alexandria is proof that odds can be overcome. God bless you!

amy henderson - new albany - IN - USA -
Friday, June 15th, 2001 at 8:51 pm

Sarah Mokrzycki - Perth - Western Australia - Australia -
Monday, June 11th, 2001 at 1:23 am

What an inspirational web site you have. I am a NICU nurse. My friend and neighbor had a baby at the same gestation you were. Her little boy came home last month and also has oxygen, monitors, and meds. He, (Ryan) has very good parents like yours and is adjusting to all the extras that go along with having a preemie. I will pass this web site along to her because I know it will give her hope and a smile to see how wonderful you are doing. God Bless you and your family, Linda

Linda Grimm - Toledo - Oh - Lucas -
Friday, June 1st, 2001 at 9:29 pm

You are an inspiration to us.... I had my baby thru C-section in my 25 weeks of pregnancy. His name is Jett Daniel who weighs 710 grams he's doing good in the NICU right now and we always visit him every night. Praise God for all the miracles like u....

myra - Los Angeles - CA - USA -
Tuesday, May 29th, 2001 at 4:49 pm

Sandra Lombard - San Antonio - Tx - USA - http://babiesonline.com.babies/t/tigerpup
Wednesday, May 23rd, 2001 at 8:25 pm

I became the grandmother for the first time last week. Wade Walker Woolley was born at 26 weeks and weighed 1 ld. 10 oz.

Ater reading your story and viewing your picture, I know my grandson will servive. My thanks to you and your family. Mary Woolley

Mary Woolley - Cheshire - MA - United States -
Friday, May 18th, 2001 at 10:56 am

what a hansom boy. glad to see u r doing so great, my son was 15 weeks early( iugr )he weighed 1lb 5ozs and was 11 3/4 inches long after 3 days down to 12ozs on the vent for 4 months in hospital for 6 months lots of ups and downs oxygen and heart monitor for 4 1/2 years...But today he is a pretty healthy 10 year old most problems r severe asthma now weighs about 94pds wow uh... my prayers r with u always!!! good luck in everything you do!!!!

julie - - - -
Thursday, May 17th, 2001 at 11:06 am

You look like a very happy and healthy little boy. I just had a baby at 27wks gestation. so far he is dong fine. They are going to try and take him off the ventilator tomorrow(5/16/01).Have a good day at school. Kari Rickman

Kari Rickman - - - -
Tuesday, May 15th, 2001 at 3:32 pm

You have made it this far don't stop now stay determined and keep on going. I wish you well and may GOD bless you and give you the strength to keep going. I have nieces who are twins and both were preemies one 2lbs. and 2oz. and the other one whom I took care of for a while weighed 1lb. and 14oz. and now they are both 19 months old. I love them very much and may GOD bless them too. Love, Chari

Chari Henson - Cleveland - Oh - Cuyahoga -
Wednesday, May 9th, 2001 at 9:00 am

You have made it this far don't stop now stay determined and keep on going. I wish you well and may GOD bless you and give you the strength to keep going. Love, Chari

Chari Henson - Cleveland - Oh - Cuyahoga -
Wednesday, May 9th, 2001 at 8:44 am

I truly enjoyed reading your web site as it gives me hope for my as yet unborn child. I am currently 24 weeks, PPROM at 20 along with a placenta previa and abruption. I pray that my baby's story turns out as successfully as Tommy's. God Bless Kate

Kathryn R. Flory - Ravena - NY - United States -
Thursday, April 19th, 2001 at 8:42 am

My friend was just diagnosed with HELLP SYNDROME

Susan - - AR - -
Wednesday, April 18th, 2001 at 10:36 am

Ariana Herrera - Weslaco - TX - America -
Wednesday, April 4th, 2001 at 8:40 am

Ariana Herrera - Weslaco - TX - America -
Wednesday, April 4th, 2001 at 8:39 am

My name is Nashira Parker. I am a 19 year old student at East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. I just want to encourage the parents of these children and to tell them there is hope. I was 3 months premature and weighed 1pound 12ounces. This is just encouragement to each parent to tell them not to give up hope. Pray and stand firm on the word of God:) Love, Nashira

Nashira Parker - Fayetteville - NC - -
Wednesday, April 4th, 2001 at 8:06 am

Hi my name is Brittney and i am a mother of a 25 weeker..Her name is Kennedy she was born at 14.4ozs and 11 inches long. She is now 8 months old and has been home for 3 months.She was intubated for 3 months and cpap for 2 weeks..She is now doing great..She has beat all the statistics that she has been faced with..I am looking for other mothers whom are faced with the health problems of micro-preemies..I need information on any babies born under 1 pound...Tommy i am so glad you are continuing to progress good luck.... From Brittney and Kennedy

Brittney - Decatur - AL - USA -
Wednesday, April 4th, 2001 at 12:03 am

You are quite an amazing boy! I'm a new mommy to a preemie daughter who weighed almost the same as you when she was born. You are lucky to have such a great Mommy and Daddy who have helped to make other mommies and daddies of preemies feel encouraged through your special website. (Besides that, they made you a "famous boy" too!) I loved your Kindergarten pictures....I'm a Kindergarten teacher here in NC, and I know how great the first day of school can be! I hope you've had a super year in Kindergarten!

Congratulations on how far you've come in the last 6 years...I know you will continue to be a "star"! Sincerely, Christy Blash

Christy Blash - Raleigh, - NC - USA -
Saturday, March 31st, 2001 at 8:34 am

Jill Ruth - West Chester - PA - USA -
Tuesday, March 27th, 2001 at 8:41 pm

Thank god your still here good luck

Jenna - Amesbury - ma - USA -
Sunday, March 25th, 2001 at 7:20 am

Michelle Weeks - Mathiston - Ms - -
Wednesday, March 21st, 2001 at 9:07 am

Tammy - - - -
Tuesday, March 20th, 2001 at 2:48 pm

Tammy Leibe, Student Nurse - - - -
Tuesday, March 20th, 2001 at 2:44 pm

Laura Liegois - Clinton - IA - 52732 -
Tuesday, March 20th, 2001 at 7:56 am

We have a baby boy named DJ and he was born at 24 weeks he weighed 1lb. 11oz. and 13 in. length. He is two weeks old we see how precious he is, I hope we have the luck that you had with your baby Thomas. We know it's going to be a long road in front of us. Thanks for sharing with parents like us.

Kim Sweigart - Millersville - PA - US -
Wednesday, March 14th, 2001 at 10:13 am

I came across your website as I was looking for information for my son, Nathaniel, who was also a premature baby. I was very touched at your story as told by your mommy and daddy. You are truly a special boy, who has been tremendously blessed. My son, Nathaniel, was born at 28 weeks gestation, and also had a long stay in the NICU; 2 months. He also was on the ventilator and required blood transfusions, in addtion to a few surgeries (hernia repair, ROP and Hypospadius). Nathaniel is a very healthy boy and is now 1 1/2 years old. We documented a lot of his hospital course by video, photographs and journal entries, and will someday share these with him so he can know just what a special boy he is and how blessed he is as well. I hope your parents continue with the website as I would like to share it with Nathaniel when he gets a little older. I want him to see how special premie babies are, and how they grow up to be even more special everyday. Keep up the good work and have fun in school.// Nathaniel's Mommy & Daddy; Richard and Liz Silva. Liz

Elizabeth A. Silva - Chandler - AZ - USA -
Friday, March 2nd, 2001 at 11:46 pm

It's great to see you doing so well. My daughter was 14 weeks early and weighed 1 lb and 2 oz. She is now 15 months old and is doing great. So far, she has no problems to speak of. She is a feisty little thing! Thanks for sharing your pictures and story with everyone.

Kristie Schaffitzel - Tulsa - OK - USA -
Tuesday, February 27th, 2001 at 1:21 pm

my wife has given birth to a 1# 2oz little boy on jan 25 2001. he is now up to 1# 9oz. his rate is at 35%. It is nice to hear that you are doing well and we pray everyday that our little matthew will get stronger. my wife finally got to hold him for the first time in 02-22-01. we were estatic. we should get to hold him everyday as long as he is doing good. thanks, you have a great site

charlie - springtown - tx - usa -
Friday, February 23rd, 2001 at 11:18 am

My name is Miss Darlene. On Saturday, February 17, 2001 my niece had our miracle baby. Her name is Jordan and she weighed 1 lb. 4.7 ounces. We know that she I a blessing to our family just as you are a blessing to yours. You are so lucky to have a parents that loves you so much. May you have much success in life. May God continue to bless you and your family. :)

Darlene - Baton Rouge - LA - -
Monday, February 19th, 2001 at 5:03 am

I am comforted by your wonderful story. My first nephew was born last night. He is nearly 10 weeks early and weighs only 1lb. 9 oz. He is a beautiful baby, but very small. He is breathing on his own and even sucking, but his size really has me worried. Your story is very encouraging. Thank you for sharing it. May God bless you and your family.

Shannon Holeyfield - Wilburn - AR - US -
Friday, February 16th, 2001 at 11:17 am

I delivered a 1lb. 11oz. preemie boy named John Richard on 12/18/00. His actual due date was March 23, 2001. He is currently 2lbs. 15.5 ozs. and on nasal canular at 30% being nippled w/ 25cc's of my breast milk which is fortified. He has the biggest eyes and is quite adorable. I love your web page and can't wait to show my husband. Good luck with kindergarten and it's an absolute pleasure to meet you and share your life story. God Bless. Kathy Mateyko

Kathy Mateyko - Long Beach - ny - usa -
Tuesday, February 13th, 2001 at 10:45 am

sandra sportsman - stanwood - wa - USA -
Monday, February 12th, 2001 at 10:49 pm

HI TOMMY! THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST SITE I HAVE SEEN! IT IS SO GREAT!!! I AM SO GLAD THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY SHARED THIS FOR ALL TO SEE. THIS PUT A BIG SMILE ON MY FACE! I AM SO HAPPY THAT ALL IS GOING WELL!! THANKS, KIM GREGORY

KIM GREGORY - KEITHVILLE - LA - USA -
Wednesday, February 7th, 2001 at 11:59 pm

how r u i hope u r alright iam ok thanks gemma

gemma - oxford - - britain -
Monday, February 5th, 2001 at 2:21 am

I just wanted to say hi and tell you that i am glad you like kindergarten. It's a good place for big boys to go.I have a little boy who goes to kindergarten also. Keep being a big boy and help your little sister out. She needs a strong boy like you to help her stay out of trouble. Give your mommy and daddy lots of hugs and kisses because they love you very much! Bye sweetie.

Crystal - - TX - -
Monday, February 5th, 2001 at 12:58 am

Tommy you have a good web site. Its good to know that are doing so good. I also have a preemie she is 4 1/2 months old now and doing very good. Thank you for your story and I love to look at the pic's. jessica

jessica - roseburg - or - usa -
Tuesday, January 30th, 2001 at 2:56 pm

I am glad that things are going well with your family. Your story gives us much encouragement, as we are now facing a similar situation. Our twin boys were born between 24-25 weeks, on January 15th, 2001. We found most information to be disheartening but stories like yours, with positive outcomes, give us much hope. Our sons have just made it through the honeymoon period and have now encountered their first infection as you described. One of our sons has a grade 1-2 bleed and the other is showing no evident signs. We are concerned that the bleed may have some lasting effect, in your case is seems to have resolved withuot complication. This is wonderful news!!!! Thanks for the encouragement. Forrest (1.12oz) & Hayden (1.13oz) Emmerling

James & Allison Emmerling - Flint - MI - US -
Saturday, January 27th, 2001 at 7:53 am

Our e-mail has been down, and I haven't received replies from my 1/13/01 message. I can receive them through the address given. I asked if babies born in the 25wk, 1#10oz range were ventilated at birth,(or shortly thereafter) and treated with surfacant to minimize RDS and brain hemmorages. We've done alot of reading, but are in the dark about the best care.

Jean - - - -
Friday, January 26th, 2001 at 6:47 am

It was great to read your story. I, am a neonatal intensive care nurse and I see patients just like you on a daily basis. I am thrilled to see that you are doing so well and that the strides that Neonatalogy has made have paid off. I wish you much luck in your life and cant wait to see more pictures of you as you grow up. I am putting together a homepage and making a special page as a Dedication to the type babies I take care of.... would love to link your page with mine if that is ok. please let me know. Thanks Darlene

Darlene - - South Carolina - -
Thursday, January 25th, 2001 at 12:31 am

You're so grown up now! My little girl was almost as little as you, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. and 13" at birth in 1994 too. God keeps amazing us every single day with you tiny little miracles. Your mom and dad did a wonderful job in making this site for you and your sister (who is absolutely adorable too!) I hope you're doing well in kindergarten and loving your new teacher and friends! Like you, my Kaitlyn is quite a "normal" 6-year-old and we're so proud of her for fighting all those days in the NICU! Her mommy and daddy are wanting another baby soon, but having a hard time dealing with what it might be like to have another premature baby. God will make that decision when the time's right. Great to hear of your success story. I'm confident your web page is helping a lot of new mommy and daddy's with the same kind of thing you went through...God Bless you, Tommy! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!! :-)

Anna - Charlotte - NC - USA -
Thursday, January 25th, 2001 at 10:13 am

You're so grown up now! My little girl was almost as little as you, weighing 1 lb. 11 oz. and 13" at birth in 1994 too. God keeps amazing us every single day with you tiny little miracles. Your mom and dad did a wonder- ful job in making this site for you and your sister (who is absolutely adorable too!) I hope you're doing well in kindergarten and loving your new teacher and friends! Like you, my Kaitlyn is quite a "normal" 6-year-old and we're so proud of her for fighting all those days in the NICU! Her mommy and daddy are wanting another baby soon, but having a hard time dealing with what it might be like to have another premature baby. God will make that decision when the time's right. Great to hear of your success story. I'm confident your web page is helping a lot of new mommy and daddy's with the same kind of thing you went through...God Bless you, Tommy! YOU'RE BEAUTIFUL!! :-)

Anna - Charlotte - NC - USA -
Thursday, January 25th, 2001 at 10:12 am

My names meghan its nice to meet or at least talk to anothe preemie when i was born i weighd 1 pond 15oz and my parents didnt really know what to do bye, meghan

Meghan Hotz - Dayton - mn - usa -
Friday, January 19th, 2001 at 7:00 am

he is a little miracle just like my son ! God Bless you!

caroline church - hampton - va - usa -
Thursday, January 18th, 2001 at 9:38 pm

What little wonders our preemies are---tiny, yet complete! Tommy, your life is a great encouragement to us!Can those of you with babies born in the 25 week, 1# 10oz range, tell me if your babies were ventilated at birth, (or shortly therafter) or given surfacant to minimize RDS and brain hemmorages? We've done alot of reading, and are in the dark about the best care.

Jean - - - -
Saturday, January 13th, 2001 at 9:15 pm

How wonderful it is to see how well your son has progressed. I have a daughter who is now 8 months old, she was 10 weeks early, weighing 2lbs. 6 oz. She is doing great now. I am so glad I found your web site, it was such an inspiration to see a child much smaller than mine and doing so well.

Alicia Brinkerhoff - Pocatello - ID. - USA -
Thursday, January 11th, 2001 at 11:49 pm

Your story brings back so many fresh memories.

Like you, my son was born early. He was born at

24 weeks weighing 1lb 6oz. Now you are a big brother

how exciting!

Your dad did a wonderful job of the accounts in the

NICU. Jennifer British Columbia, Canada

Jennifer - Campbell River - BC - Canada -
Monday, January 8th, 2001 at 8:34 pm

It was very refreshing looking at how good you are doing. Good luck with the rest of Kindergarten. My little girl just came home from the NICU with a monitor and everything and I am glad to see your progression over the years. Thanks, Shelby

Shelby Dean - Palm Springs - Ca - Riverside -
Friday, January 5th, 2001 at 11:46 pm

Shelby Dean - - - -
Friday, January 5th, 2001 at 11:44 pm

It's surreal how your story parallels that of my son Oren, born 6 months before you at 26 weeks, also due to an abruption. Oren arrived about an hour after we had any indication of something amiss, had the same kinds of setbacks and arrived home around the time you were born (but with less equipment). He's a terrific first-grader. Your dad has captured well the experiences of the NICU

. I haven't yet checked our your resources, but there is a terrific new book out called "Preemies" by 2 moms who met in the NICU and the sister of one of them who happens to be a neonatologist.

Marla - - - -
Friday, January 5th, 2001 at 8:11 pm

To Tommy's proud parents...You are truly blessed, to have Tommy with you today. He is definately an angel sent from above. I am very happy that everything worked out and Tommy is a healthy, normal little boy. My daughter was also premature, but only about 2 weeks. I thought she was small! God bless you all, and take care of yourselves.

~Lindsay (Proud mommy of baby Angel Lynn)

P.S. Great job on the website, I would like to make one someday, but I am so computer-dumb!

Lindsay - Philadephia - PA - USA -
Thursday, January 4th, 2001 at 9:42 am

My son Mathew was born at 27 weeks and weighed 2lbs. 9oz.He had to spent 6 weeks in the hospital. He progressed very well. He is now 2years old. Mathew is doing great and cant really tell he was premature. Your story brought back a lot of memories for me. I'm glad to know that everything turned out great for you and your family. Its also great to know that you have a very loving father that was there for you when you were born. You are blessed. They say GOD doesn't give people more than they can handle so you must have a very strong family. Thank you for sharing your story with us. Richard & Melani Morrison

Melani Morrison - houston - tx - usa -
Friday, December 8th, 2000 at 12:39 am

I'm a grandmother waiting tonight to hear if the doctors are going to take our grandchild or wait. Our daughter has pre-eclampcia. I'm very scared. I found your web page and started reading. It has relaxed me for a least an hour tonight. That's a world of help. Thank you for being there.

Mary Laesch (Nana) - - Illinois - USA -
Wednesday, December 6th, 2000 at 8:23 pm

WHO else is a preemie survivor in their 50s?I was -2LBS. FRANCE is where I should have been born full term and full weight. I'm waitin' for my overdue French citizenship, which has been illegally kept away from me my entire life [a longer story]. HELP! some of us adult PREEMIES have ouches: NYC is too noisy, rude, crude, ugly ,too much Spanish language, too many harsh voices, too many nasty people in the Arch/Diocese of NY; colours, stripes, lights hurt me. Copenhagen, DK was not such a "sensory bombardment", "sensory overload". Does anyone else have an almost photographic memory for some rooms; esp where traumatised. DON'T TRUST much of the social work, the E.C.T. , NYU hospital, C.U.C.S., many Episcopalians I won't name here; Dwelling Place; Missionaries of Charity's shelter on 126th St.; Visiting Nurses; "Cousin Bobby". Don't settle for less than the BEST y'all can become. Don't trust much of traditional medicine.

Wendy - - - -
Wednesday, November 29th, 2000 at 11:03 am