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Happy 7th Birthday Kaleb Moore: You’re Proof that Miracles Exist
We at The Gift of Life couldn’t be prouder to announce that our very own Miracle Kaleb turns 7 today – Happy Birthday Kaleb. For those who don’t know, Kaleb was born weighing only 1 lb., 10 oz. The medical experts said he wouldn’t survive but look at him now. https://thegiftoflife27.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/20161010_180539.mp4 Kaleb’s life is a […]
The Gift of Life Celebrates National Teddy Bear Day 2016
Happy National Teddy Bear Day! For The Gift of Life, this is a very important holiday, and we’ll tell you why. While many see this day as a time to remember their soft and cuddly childhood friend, the day gives us one more opportunity to reflect on why we serve and how our service impacts […]
Does Having a Baby Change Your Life
Many parents to be and others that are not parents ask themselves, ”how does having a baby change your life?” Having a baby is a life changing experience that compares to no other. As parents you trade late night outings for late night feedings, trips to the spa, convert into trips to the par. Your […]
How to Make a First Father’s Day Special
Like with most holidays, gift giving is often the first thing that comes to mind when Father’s Day rolls around. But the things that can be done to make this day extra special for dad aren’t limited to buying him presents – in fact, Father’s Day presents, for whatever reason, have a reputation for being […]
A Mother’s Journey
When Rosie Moore Married her love Marcus Moore, she always imagined that they would get pregnant and have a baby or two and life would be easy. After being married a year they decided that was the time to start their new family together. The year went by and no success. They visited their doctor […]
A Letter from one Mother in the NICU to Another Mother
As we approach Mother’s Day and you start to think about what a mother is, what your mother did for you and how you can make someone’s mother day special, this letter came to my mind shared by a fellow NICU ( Neonatal Intesnive Care Unit) mother to another. After going through this experience myself, I know […]
Healthier Breastmilk: Transforming Liquid Gold to Liquid Platinum
You may have had a lactation consultant, a nurse or your physician reference the breastmilk you are providing to your preterm baby as “Liquid Gold”. Research supports the importance to feeding your breastmilk to your baby during critical weeks while in the NICU. But did you know you can increase the level of some nutrients […]
Sharon’s Story: Transforming the Grief of Loss into Joy Shared with Others
The Loss of a Preemie is never easy. A parent is a parent no matter how long their child lives; the love is there. When a child is born prematurely, the confidence moms and dads commonly have concerning the expanse of time they will get to have with their offspring is denied. Although no parent […]
Being a Great Preemie Dad Means Doing These 3 Simple Things
Who can understand the challenges a preemie dad faces other than the men who’ve taken on this exact role? When a child is born via preterm birth the attention usually goes to two places: the baby and the mom. If the newborn has young siblings, these sometimes will get to share in being the center […]
2015 Christmas in the NICU: A Touch of Friendship for Preemie Parents
Many people debate over what has become of the true meaning of Christmas. To the parents who have to spend this holiday in the NICU with their preemies, the joy of the season is something that might be missed. Hectic Christmas shopping and the tradition of giving presents are the aspects of this holiday that […]
Why You Should Join in on This December 22th Birthday Celebration
People tend to celebrate their own birthdays and those of their friends and family members – sometimes they even honor the birthdays of celebrities and historical figures. Rarely, however, does anyone participate in the celebration of someone they don’t know. We invite you to join in with us at the Gift of Life in wishing […]
It’s #GivingTuesday at The Gift of Life
It’s #GivingTuesday – a day to give to your charity of choice and to share stories about how the charity helped you or a loved one! Will you join by making a contribution to help our families of premature babies receive hope, encouragement and support while they are in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit? […]
