Hazel's 1 Year Old NICU Graduate Session!

Please enjoy Preemie Prints' families’ inspirational story & photos. Consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. We thank our supporters, Preemie Prints volunteers, and donors for allowing us to continue touching the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families. 

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 HAZEL'S FAMILY

We spent 147 days in the NICU after Hazel was born at 1 lb. 1 oz! She is a micro preemie, a princess warrior, and a miracle baby. She has defied all odds and is thriving.

Hazel's photo session was taken and donated by 
Preemie Prints volunteer photographer, 
Rita Davis

A Note From Rita: 

This was a “1 year old” Nicu graduation for the beautiful Hazel! Always smiling and flirting with my camera, this tiny girl has a huge personality! A fighter, nothing in life will stop little Hazel from being the best she can be! Congratulations on such a beautiful family! I am very thankful for having had the pleasure to photograph this fire-cracker.

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 600 NICU family sessions. 

This was a Preemie Prints NICU graduate photography session that took place near Houston, Tx.
We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.

Finley's NICU Grad Photo Shoot

Please enjoy Preemie Prints' families’ inspirational story & photos. 

Consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. We thank our supporters, Preemie Prints volunteers, and donors for allowing us to continue touching the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families.

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

“Finley was born a micro preemie at 27 weeks weighing 2 pounds 14 ounces. He had grade 2 and 3 brain bleeds, PDA, and ASD. We were devastated knowing about his brain bleeds which were severe and can cause life long physical and neurological delays. However, he's a fighter! His breathing is getting better and better and is now without any assistance. He's overcome staph infections and is lucky enough not to have ROP. He's still learning and practicing bottle feeds. That's the most difficult part for most preemies before they can come home. It has been 82 days of NICU since he's born and still counting. It's been a long journey thus far filled with ups and downs. But we've learned to look at how far he's come instead of how much further he still needs to go. He will he there at his own speed. We also learned not to take anything for granted and enjoy the moment! Hopefully, Finley can come home with us and finally meet with big sister Fiona soon (kids under 13 not allowed in NICU during flu season).”

Update: Finley had his photo shoot the day he went home from the NICU!

Finley’s photo session was taken and donated by Preemie Prints volunteer photographer, Rita Davis.

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A Note From Rita:

"Today is a very special day; after over 3 months in ICU, baby Finley is going home! On January 17th, Finley decided to come into this world earlier than expected; he was born at 27 weeks; and every day from that day has Finley had to fight against all odds. Finley's mom and dad are an inspiration; their commitment and dedication to Finley and his growth, development, and well being is admirable. I wish all the best for you (Michelle) and your family and I hope these pictures can be both a reminder of how far Finley has come and how limitless his future will be.  I am so grateful for your family letting me be a part of this first baby step of his life."

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 Houston, TX.

We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.

Baby Sara's NICU Grad Session in Leesburg, VA

Please enjoy Preemie Prints' families inspirational story & photos. Consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. We thank our supporters, Preemie Prints volunteers, and donors for allowing us to continue touching the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families.

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

"Sara Evelye Grant was born on November27, 2013 at 23 weeks gestation. She weighed one pound and three ounces. Sara graduated from the NICU on March 27, 2014 after 121 days of life. She is now at home with mommy and daddy. Sara has Chronic Lung Disease and requires the use of oxygen.

Our daughter, Sara Evelye, was born 17 weeks early and spent 121 days in the NICU. Everyone told us how our experience would be a roller coaster and really that is the best description. Sara weighed just 1 pound, 3 ounces and was 11 inches long. We were told from the seventh week of pregnancy that our baby most likely wouldn't make it. I spent my first trimester on bed rest due to heavy bleeding, a uterine anomaly, and an incompetent cervix. At 21 weeks I had a cerclage, 22 weeks was hospitalized with early labor, and 23 weeks 4 days had a placental abruption and our sweet Sara was born. Sara had complications just like all micropreemies. The doctors always feared the worst. We were told about all that could be wrong with our baby. Instead of focusing on that we chose to see what was right. We were given a beautiful baby girl who, although fighting for life, knew only love. We vowed to always be positive by her bedside and to speak only words of love and devotion to our sweet baby. Though tears did sometimes fall, we kept our promise to Sara and remained happy while with her. Her fight was hard enough without the negativity or loss of hope. For others who will share this journey with your child, I hope that you will embrace it as the story will be uniquely yours. Your sweet baby will write his own book, make his own path, and have his own outcome. Remember that you never know how much time God has given you to devote to your loved ones, treat every day like it is a blessing, because it is!"

 

Preemie Prints Volunteer Photographer:

Maria Shakir, M. Shakir Phtoography - Leesburg, VA

 

 A note from Maria:

I had the most amazing time working with the Grant family. Meeting Sara was the highlight of my day. She is such a beautiful little girl with a smile that will light up any room. She touched my heart and I will never forget her sweet little face. I am so happy I was able to gift this session to her parents. The smiles on their faces was all I needed to see. Being a volunteer photographer for Preemie Prints has changed the way I see things for the better.  Thank you Grant family for reaching out to Preemie Prints and asking for me :) I'm truly humbled.

 

Photos belong to our volunteer photographers, families, 

and organization please do not use for any purpose. 

____________________________________________

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 Leesburg, VA.

We're thankful to the family for sharing their story & memories in support of other NICU families.

 

 

Beautiful Justice's NICU Grad Photo Shoot

Please enjoy our inspirational photos and consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. Our programs include an online support group, the gift of photography, group events and meetings, information, and email support. Our mission is to connect parents and let them know they are not alone. We thank our supporters, volunteers, and donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families. 

We pray these special memories will help the parents to remember how strong they were in overcoming a crisis situation.

A note from Mom:

"At 22 weeks I was admitted into the hospital, 3cm dialed with a bulging amniotic sac. At this point our plan was to just try and keep me pregnant as long as possible. December 26th I started feeling bad cramps. TO my surprise the doctors checked me and i was 10cm dilated. It was time to deliver the baby at only 24 weeks. Our future was so uncertain. At 6:06AM a beautiful little girl was born weighing 1lb 5oz and just shy of 12 inches. My daughter had a long road ahead. She had a PDA, PFO, heart murmur, ROP stage 2, and was intubated for 8 weeks. She was on O2 for almost 4 months. Our 4 month 1 day stay in the NICU forever changed my life. I thank God for my daughter every night. I'm thankful for the nurses and doctors who helped us get where we are. The road has not been easy, but so worth fighting for. <3 My daughter is the love of my life."

Volunteer Photographer:

Liz Crans - Buffalo, NY

A note from Liz:

"Justice was one of the happiest babies I have done a session with! She loved playing peek-a-boo and smelling the flowers. We had such a great time going around the park and following Justice as she explored!"

Baby Alia's NICU Grad Photo Session

Please enjoy our inspirational photos and consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. Our programs include an online support group, the gift of photography, group events and meetings, information, and email support. Our mission is to connect parents and let them know they are not alone. We thank our supporters, volunteers, and donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families. 

We pray these special memories will help the parents to remember how strong they were in overcoming a crisis situation.

A note from Mom:

"Alia entered the world on her timing weighing only 1 lb 11oz. She has overcome every obstacle she has been faced with and done it with a smile. She is our miracle and we thank God for her health everyday. We are so blessed to be able to watch our angel grow."

Volunteer Photographer:

Karina Johnson - Houston, TX

A note from Karina:

"This was such an awesome shoot! Baby Alia has recovered and is getting stronger by the minute. She was all smiles showing off her new bottom teeth! Just adorable. :) Once again, I'm honored to be able to captivate such a miracle."

Preemie Prints NICU Graduate Photo Shoot: Baby Patrick

Please enjoy these inspirational photos of a tiny NICU fighter and consider supporting our mission to share hope with families who have a baby born prematurely or critically ill. Our organization with our volunteers is blessed to be able to give this special gift to so many families. We thank our supporters and donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU families through our many support programs.

A note from Patrick's mom: 

"Patrick was born at 25 weeks and two days gestation weighing one pound two ounces after complications from severe preeclampsia. He spent 106 days in the NICU and battled sepsis, PDA ligation, pulmonary hemorrhage and PIE, hernia repair, just to name a few. Now he is 11 months old and is struggling with feeds due to an oral aversion."

Volunteer Photographer: Kristen Vest - Leander, TX

A note from our volunteer:

"I had the pleasure of meeting baby Patrick a few days ago and hearing about his incredible/miracle journey the first 100+ days of his life. What a PRECIOUS little boy- the love his mom has for him (and his sister, too) brings tears to my eyes. It's so real and strong. God had His hand on this little boy's life and has great plans for him. I wish nothing but the best to this sweet family and am so thankful to have met them."

And now the beautiful pictures. These pictures are property of Preemie Prints, our volunteer photographers, and our families. Please do not use for any purpose. 

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Thank you Kristen for volunteering and sharing your 
beautiful gift with NICU families!