Preemies

I've somehow found several blogs recently with families who have preemies or micropreemies. Well, actually a few found me! But it's a huge reality with twins, triplets, and higher order multiples!

We pray that our girls (if that's what they remain :) will stay put full term for twins (37 weeks) so that we can avoid the NICU altogether. But the reality is that around 60% of twins are born prematurely. That can mean just days in the NICU or months.

For most families, this turns their world upside down (it sure would mine!). A sweet family in North Carolina has had two babies in the NICU and lost both of them. In memory of their girls, they have started an annual preemie onesie drive. You can read more about their family here and the drive here. There are many online places where you can order preemie clothing and have it sent directly to this family. Their goal last year was to collect 200 pieces...and they collected well over 2,000, resulting in deliveries to over 6 hospitals with NICUs in North Carolina and 3 other deliveries at a later date to the hospital where their girls were! Amazing!

So...if this is something that touches your heart, we'd love for you to join us in sending even just one preemie outfit to this family! Not only will you be blessed, but they will be blessed as well as the family who receives your outfit/s!

The King will reply, "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me.' Matthew 25:40