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Thanks Sammy Allan!!
A big shout out to Sammy Allan who chose to support us for her school "Community Project". Last week Sammy delivered a large number of beautiful merino garments to the Auckland NICU. These included singlets, beanies and wraps all of which she made herself! Thank you Sammy, our families will love them! You're definitely…
Miracle 2lb identical twins born 11 weeks premature start primary school
Five year-old sisters Freya and Orla Greig, from the United Kingdom, had a combined weight of just 4lb 11oz when they were born nearly three months premature and were at risk of not pulling through making their first day at school an extra special milestone for proud parents Sinead and Colin. Hundreds of children across…
Premature baby 'size of £10 note' defies odds, starts school
A premature baby boy who was born the size of a £10 note has defied the odds to start his first day of school. Levi Phipps, 3 and from the UK, weighed just 900 grams (2lbs) when he was born eight weeks prematurely by emergency caesarean in October 2011. He spent the first two months…
Severely premature baby comes home after beating odds
Wee Jack Ladley is finally home after spending half his life in hospital. His parents credit his feisty nature for his survival. He spent his first four months in Wellington Hospital, following that with 10 days in Nelson Hospital. Three and half weeks ago they suddenly had to go to Auckland's Starship Hospital, as Jack…
Carter's story
Carter recently reached his due date, and a milestone of 102 days in the NICU. His Mum Renee has written a blog about Carter and his brother Beau's story so far and also written some wonderful things about the support she has received from the Trust in Wellington. Read more here.
Angus and Tracy's story
Angus - 33 weeks and 2 days, 2130 grams Tuesday 27th May 2014 is a date indelibly etched on our memories. A day we had strived towards; struggled towards; prayed for and received and sent all other forms of healing and hope possible. We were not proud – all help accepted! At 9:13am our 33week+2…
Premature baby born at 27 weeks is so tiny her Dad's wedding ring fits on her arm
The moment a father held his premature baby for the first time was captured in a touching photograph. James Perrin, 38, from Yorkshire in the United Kingdom, slipped his wedding ring onto his daughter Mollie's arm to show just how tiny she was at 25 days old. Mollie now weighs about 2.2kg (5 lbs) and…
Miracle baby comes home
South African Ansie de Coning's baby, Carla has pulled through after spending 116 days in the neonatal ICU unit. She was born three months prematurely, weighing just 580g. De Coning was thrilled when Carla came home on Thursday. Carla was born on April 13, much earlier than the expected July 28 birth date. 'I had…
Premature baby goes home after spending four months in NICU
Isabella Grace Shahan from the United States was born weighing just 425 grams (15 oz). Lisa Pina-Shahan only carried Isabella Grace for 25 weeks before giving birth to her then very premature baby. 'I was scared; they didn't give us very good chances that she would make it," says Lisa. "We just prayed and hoped…
Deborah's enabling Kangaroo cuddles
Deborah experienced two neonatal journeys and wants to give back. She has set up a Givealittle page and on 29th September (her first daughter Kathleen's birthday) plans to chop off more than 45cm of hair to raise awareness and funds for The Little Miracles Trust. This is Deborahs story, in her words... Nothing can prepare you for the experience…
Dad shares emotional journey of his 'miracle' baby boy who weighed less than a bag of sugar.
Nicholas, from the United Kingdom, was born prematurely after his mum Teresa, went into labour at just 25 weeks and six days. His Dad, Kwok Man, 36 made a heartwarming video showing exactly how far little Nicholas has come. Kwok remembers the ups and downs, the heartache - and the moments his heart might have…
Hand in hand at seven weeks, the twins fighting for life
Born 13 weeks early, these twin baby girls spent their first seven weeks apart as they battled to survive. But this is the heartwarming moment they were finally reunited as they were put side by side in the same incubator - and immediatley reached out to hold hands. Lily and Grace Johnstone, from the United…