We pray these special memories from Preemie Prints
will help families heal and remember how strong
they were in overcoming their NICU journey together.
A NICU STORY | THOUGHTS FROM MOM
"I
was so happy when I found out I was pregnant. We found out we were
having another boy at 12 weeks along. I took every precaution I could to
ensure I would not have another preemie. I
quit drinking pop almost completely and I started moderate bed rest at
15 weeks. On May 28th I had a positive FFN (Fetal Fibronectin) test. I
started almost complete bed rest. 3 days later I woke up and had server
pressure and was leaking a little fluid. My belly had also dropped. I
went to labor and delivery and was told I was not in labor. I asked for
steroid shots to help Jesse's lungs. They said no and sent me home at
1:30. At 11:30 my water fully broke and I drove myself to the hospital.
Jesse was born at 1:24 am. I had a dry birth. It was very painfull for
both of us. Jesse was black from head to toe. He had been in my pelvic
area all day. His head and right arm stayed black for 2 weeks from lack of oxygen and bruising. It took
6 1/2 weeks to get him off of the vent. He did great for 16 days. Then
the RNs stuck him 5 times for 1 IV. It wore him out and he started head
bobbing and chest retractions. He was working harder to breath. They
wanted to reintubate him right away. I ask if they would just give him
steroids. And a chance. They said no. Then they started trying to
intubate him. They tried for about an hour and could not. So they called
in someone else to try and they could not. So they decided to trach him
immediately. The surgery took 3 hours. Overall it went okay. Now he's on a
trach with the vent. He will need surgery on his tongue around
October. It should take away the need for the trach. The tounge surgery
will also help him be able to talk when its time. We are consulting with
a surgeon currently. Jesse is diagnosed with suspected
Beckwith-Wiedemann Syndrome. His right leg is bigger then his left. His tongue protrudes from his mouth. He has a higher risk of cancers also."
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Preemie Prints Volunteer Photographer:
Lacy Clagg, Indianapolis, IN
A note from Lacy:
I
had such a pleasure capturing these precious moments of the Fischer
family. Mom, Grandma, Big Brother, and I just stood around talking about
how strong, beautiful, and adorable baby Jesse is. You can tell right
off he is a fighter. Even just days after a Tracheotomy procedure
he was all smiles. He grasped mommy's finger and grinned so big it
caused all of us to laugh including the nurses. It was such a joy
meeting Jessica and her boys.
Photos belong to our volunteer photographers, families,
and organization please do not use for any purpose.
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Preemie
Prints is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sharing hope with NICU
families through a variety of support programs. One of those programs is
the gift of NICU photography and preemie photography. NICU families
from across the US can request a no-charge photography session by a
Preemie Prints volunteer. The family request from can be found on the
right side of our website. These sessions are free of charge and for any
NICU family, regardless of time spent in the NICU. The NICU photo shoot
can take place inside the NICU or after baby is discharged and at home
until their 1st birthday. Facing time in a NICU with a premature or
critically ill baby is an extremely difficult time for families. Preemie
Prints has a mission to share hope by letting families know they are
not alone. Preemie Prints currently has over 100 volunteers nationwide.
We are always looking for more volunteers to share in our mission! If
you are interested, please email sherri@preemieprints.org and visit our website at www.preemieprints.org. To date Preemie Prints and our volunteers have gifted over 400 NICU family sessions.
This was a Preemie Prints NICU graduate photography session that took place near Indianapolis, IN.
We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.
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