Herald Photography
Service Area: Fort Polk, LA
About Dorinda:
"Ever since starting my career in photography, I have wanted to find a way
to give back. I believe God has give me this gift to serve others (1 Peter
4:10)"
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Sweet Baby Lottie's NICU Graduate Photos!
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 memories will help the parents to remember how strong they are in
overcoming an extremely difficult time!
"Our daughter, Lottie, is our 4th child living. She was born 4/4/12 at 27.5 weeks at 1lb, 15 oz. we were at riverside for 63 days and finally were released on oxygen and a monitor.we were home for 8 days and followed up with our BPD clinic. When they downloaded her apnea monitor, she had 53 bradys and desats dropping into the 50s and was immediately admitted to Children's main campus."
A note from mom:
Volunteer Photographer:
Michelle True - Selma,
ID
A note from Michelle
"Pictures taken of Lottie Rose, age 4 and a half months. Her family includes two
older twin sisters, Eleanor and Millie, and an older brother Dominic. Her mother
is Jess and dad Tim. Had a great time working with this family, they are all so
nice. Little Lottie has a surgery scheduled for next month, so maybe we can add
her to the prayer list. The just under 2 year old twins were so sweet fawning
over their little sis!"
These images are property of Preemie Prints, our
volunteer photographers, and our families who have allowed us to share them with
you. Please do not use for any purpose.
Zinc Deficiency and Diaper Rash
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We tried everything- several different types of cream, airing her bottom out, bottom baths, etc. Despite all of our best efforts (doctors and nurses included!), our poor little girl was still red as a cherry, and in extreme discomfort.
As a mom this was incredibly difficult to watch. When your baby has so many pains and struggles that most normal babies don't have, its hard to see their level of discomfort increased by something so simple.
Enter one brilliant Neonatologist! One of the doctor's on our little girl's team had come across an article in a medical journal about zinc deficiencies. Zinc deficiencies are more common in preemies because the third trimester is when they store it up (our daughter had skipped that last trimester all together). Sometimes zinc deficiency can cause severe diaper rash, rash that is not alleviated by cream.
Since we had tried everything else, we were desperate and decided to give this theory a shot. An extra zinc supplement was added to her regular daily dose of supplements.
Miraculously, within days the rash cleared.
I share this because only one doctor out of four thought of it, and only because she had stumbled upon it in a medical journal. Perhaps its not a common problem, and perhaps not every doctor is aware of it.
If your preemie develops an incurable diaper rash, I recommend asking your doctor about the possibility of a zinc deficiency. Here's to your baby's healthy and happy bottom!
Thursday, September 13, 2012
Good Samaritan Community 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 memories will help the parents to remember how strong they are in overcoming an extremely difficult time!
In addition we have chosen to donate a potion of our time to surrounding organizations who also support families facing difficult situations. Good Samaritan is an amazing organization helping so many each year! We are blessed to be able to work with them and offer the gift of beautiful photography to their families as well!
A note from our volunteer about the beautiful shoots...
"I was recently given the honor of photographing precious families that are part of the Good Samaritan group. This was my second session with them in the past few months. In total, I have photographed 9 families. These families have ranged from expecting their first child to newborns all the way up to having multiple children. These families are amazing in both their personalities and in their choices to carry their unborn children in difficult situations.
Some of the sessions were rather easy as the baby did not move very far, or the children were old enough to actually take the directions was giving them; although, sometimes their mom and dad had to translate to them first. I think the hardest session I had was with a set of twin little boys named Juan and Fran. They absolutely did NOT want their picture taken, a desire to play with the other children at the sessions, and an inability to understand the directions I was trying to give them. So I had to get a little creative with them. In the end, I did get some good photographs of them and their family as well as all the other families that I have been introduced to.
I am so glad, greatful, and honored that I was chosen for this assignment and can't wait to photograph more of these families in the very near future."
~Mellissa Roy, Volunteer Photographer Bryan College Station, Tx
In addition we have chosen to donate a potion of our time to surrounding organizations who also support families facing difficult situations. Good Samaritan is an amazing organization helping so many each year! We are blessed to be able to work with them and offer the gift of beautiful photography to their families as well!
A note from our volunteer about the beautiful shoots...
"I was recently given the honor of photographing precious families that are part of the Good Samaritan group. This was my second session with them in the past few months. In total, I have photographed 9 families. These families have ranged from expecting their first child to newborns all the way up to having multiple children. These families are amazing in both their personalities and in their choices to carry their unborn children in difficult situations.
Some of the sessions were rather easy as the baby did not move very far, or the children were old enough to actually take the directions was giving them; although, sometimes their mom and dad had to translate to them first. I think the hardest session I had was with a set of twin little boys named Juan and Fran. They absolutely did NOT want their picture taken, a desire to play with the other children at the sessions, and an inability to understand the directions I was trying to give them. So I had to get a little creative with them. In the end, I did get some good photographs of them and their family as well as all the other families that I have been introduced to.
I am so glad, greatful, and honored that I was chosen for this assignment and can't wait to photograph more of these families in the very near future."
~Mellissa Roy, Volunteer Photographer Bryan College Station, Tx
Saturday, September 8, 2012
October 15th - Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day
We are so blessed to have Jeff Borcherding, chaplain at the College Station Medical Center, David Casper musician, and Charity the Clown joining us for this special evening celebrating angels! This event takes place on October 15th in honor of Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Day. Please RSVP.
If you do not live in Bryan College Station area or within driving distance, please check out this wonderful list of similar events taking place across the nation and plan to attend.
Playscapes, swings, basketball courts and
activities for kids & families to enjoy together. Bring a “potluck” food item. You can bring a plate of sandwiches, appetizers, side dishes, chips, fruits or veggies, drinks, or a sweet treat to share with other families.
If you do not live in Bryan College Station area or within driving distance, please check out this wonderful list of similar events taking place across the nation and plan to attend.
Come out and enjoy a fun potluck family picnic and honor your angel. All families who have experienced a pregnancy or infant loss are invited to honor their angel. The public, friends, and family are invited to attend in support!
activities for kids & families to enjoy together. Bring a “potluck” food item. You can bring a plate of sandwiches, appetizers, side dishes, chips, fruits or veggies, drinks, or a sweet treat to share with other families.
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
We will have a candle lighting & balloon release ceremony.
Please bring a personalized candle, wear family t-shirts, or bring another memory item in honor of your angel.
The names of each child will be read aloud followed by a moment of silence. At this point, anyone wanting to say a few words may do so. (More information on schedule to follow). A local hospital chaplain will also be present to speak.
If you cannot be present but would like to participate please email you angels name to amber@preemieprints.org to be read aloud during the release.
October 15, 2012
6:00 - 8:00
Central Park - College Station Tx
RSVP: amber@preemieprints.org
www.preemieprints.org
Pictures From The Event:
We will have a candle lighting & balloon release ceremony.
Please bring a personalized candle, wear family t-shirts, or bring another memory item in honor of your angel.
The names of each child will be read aloud followed by a moment of silence. At this point, anyone wanting to say a few words may do so. (More information on schedule to follow). A local hospital chaplain will also be present to speak.
If you cannot be present but would like to participate please email you angels name to amber@preemieprints.org to be read aloud during the release.
October 15, 2012
6:00 - 8:00
Central Park - College Station Tx
RSVP: amber@preemieprints.org
www.preemieprints.org
Pictures From The Event:
Precious Quinn's NICU Grad Photos!
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 memories will help the parents to remember how strong they are in overcoming an extremely difficult time!
A note from mom:
"We had a 10 week 1 day NICU stay. The first few days were rocky due to bleeding in his lungs, but he recovered quickly and kept progressing. He stayed at St. Vincent's Medical, I visited every day and did skin to skin for about 5 hours a day."
Volunteer Photographer:
Tammy Fraley - Vancouver, WA
A note from Tammy
"I had such a great time with Quinn and his mom at the park. He's such a sweet little boy. He has the dreamiest eyes and look at those curls!"
These images are property of Preemie Prints, our volunteer photographers, and our families who have allowed us to share them with you. Please do not use for any purpose.
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Sweet Baby Elevi Rose's NICU graduate photos!
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 online support groups, the gift of photography and handmade items, group events and meetings, information, and email support. With support we are working towards opening our 1st NICU Support House in the Brazos Valley. We currently help families in need when donations allow. Items we donate to families include preemie clothes, gas cards, restaurant gift cards, etc. Our mission is to support and connect parents letting them know they are not alone. We thank our supporters, volunteers, and wonderful donors for allowing us to touch the lives of NICU, preemie, and angel families on a daily basis. We pray these beautiful memories will help the parents to remember how strong they are in overcoming an extremely difficult time!
A note from mom:
"Our daughter Elevi Rose was born on July 4th at 30 weeks after my water broke at 28 weeks, and hospital bedrest was no longer an option. She weighed in at a whole 2 pounds 13 ounces. She has 2 amazing big sisters age 6 and 2, and she is currently still in the NICU here in Colorado. She is almost 6 weeks old, and we are hoping she will get to come home soon."
Volunteer Photographer:
Rose Dreisbach - Denver, CO
A note from Rose
"The Herrera family was such a lovely family to meet and photograph. Their daughter Elevi Rose is seven weeks old and has just recently been discharged from the NICU and they were able to bring her home. She was born at 28 weeks and was 2 pounds 13 ounces. She is such a beautiful little girl and so loved by her parents and two lively older sisters. I was equallly surprised by how tiny Elevi was, and how healthy she seemed at the same time. Life is such a miracle, and I was in awe of how this precious girl made her entrance into the world. And what a lucky girl she is."
These images are property of Preemie Prints, our volunteer photographers, and our families who have allowed us to share them with you. Please do not use for any purpose.
We thank this family for sharing their inspiring photos & story with other NICU families. We also thank Rose for volunteering with Preemie Prints and sharing with us in our mission to support NICU families.
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