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Siennas NICU journey

Hi my name is Sienna, I was born 11 weeks early on the 24th of April in Dunedin hospital. My mummy was diagnosed with preeclampsia and she had to have an emergency cesarean section to keep us both healthy and safe. I was put on CPAP straight after being born and then I was taken…

Ali-Rose – my unknown early arrival

Hi my name is Ali-Rose and I arrived 8 weeks early on the 11th of November 2021 at Wellington Hospital. My mummy lost my amniotic fluid at 31 weeks, I decided I had enough to stay in there for 6 more days, then I decided I was ready. I wasn’t meant to arrive until January…

Genesis – The beginning

Talofa Lava, I wanted to share my baby’s journey with you all with hope this may inspire someone who is currently going through NICU🤍 Genesis was born at Middlemore Hospital in Auckland on the 20th May 2021 Weighing: 780grams Expected due date: 06 September 2021 Our entire journey with NICU/SCBU Middlemore and NICU (Surgical) Auckland…

Jaye’s Story

Baby Jaye Born: October 2021Weight: 700 gramsGestation: -25 +0 weeks Jaye has one hell of a story to tell she is the strongest little person I've ever met. 💜 Jaye was born very early due to my cervix opening, membranes being exposed and in the end infection set in causing me to go into labor.…

Elsie’s NICU Journey

Our daughter Elsie was born on the 26th of October at 8.24pm, weighing 1211 grams at 27+6 weeks gestation. It was discovered I was in premature labour at 27 weeks following a small bleed. Living in Taupō where our hospital does not have the facilities to treat such premature infants, I was rushed to Waikato…

Laurences Story

Antonia’s Story

As told by mum, Antonia Unlike most people we know, our journey to have a child wasn’t the stock standard, or the norm, but one thing it has been, is no short of a miracle. After two rounds of IVF and the transfer of 4 embryos, we finally got that amazing phone call to tell…

Harmony’s Story

I had my baby Desiigner Te Rauwhero Steven Heitia born @ 30 weeks gestation weighing 1905 grams in Waikato Hospital in August 2021. On this day was the 19th anniversary of the passing of my great grandmother & members of my family saw this as rebirth. During this time was really hard for me because…

Clare’s Story

Cushla’s Story

In 2016 I lost my baby at 13 weeks and even though I was a teenager, I spent years trying to conceive again after that and it just wasn't happening for my partner and me. I felt hopeless and broken and eventually gave up trying and then all of my dreams came true when I…

Zowie’s Story

I knew there were premature babies, but I never thought it would happen to me. I actually thought the opposite would happen - he’d stay in there for 42 weeks and need to be evicted! So when I reached 29 weeks and got “a show”, then started getting tummy ache that felt like period pain,…

Logan’s story

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“The resources, care, and encouragement you offer help turn overwhelming times into something a little more manageable, and we’re so grateful for the work you do. It means the world to families in neonatal care to know they’re not alone, and you make sure of that every single day”

“Shoutout to your amazing ladies in Waikato & Auckland NICU. We have finally been discharged from Rotorua today back home to Taupo after being in Waikato & a couple of small stints in Auckland… (Our baby) is smashing it and we’re such proud parents. Your support was amazing! Thank you.”

“I take my wee purple bag everywhere for my son’s tubie bits and pieces. I cannot count the amount of times that little purple bag has helped to strike up a conversation and connected me with other NICU mums”

“This really helped me to step away for even just an hour when I was in SCBU with my boy recently… Plus the korero was super helpful & put me at ease. The sweet treats were pretty awesome too. Jess is amazing”

“It was such a blessing during our unexpected challenging time. It definitely helped us to buy baby items and save money for two weeks. Thank you for being amazing and doing a wonderful service “

“Such a great playgroup!”

“We ended up spending 19 days in SCBU with Jasper, which included Christmas Day. We did not expect the amazing, kind and useful presents from Little Miracles at all, and it made the hugest difference to what was a pretty grim day for us. I was absolutely blown away and in tears. Such unexpected generosity at such a vulnerable time… I’ll remember that forever.”

“Receiving your thoughtful gift pack today brought a tear to our eyes. It was truly heartwarming to see the care and consideration put into every detail, including the te reo Māori milestone cards, which deeply resonate with our values and culture. Your kindness has brought a ray of light into our lives during a time of uncertainty, and for that, we are forever grateful.”

“Thank you so much for granting us the six breast feeding pillows. They have been so well received and well utilised. Many thanks once again from all of us in Hawkes Bay”

“The resources, care, and encouragement you offer help turn overwhelming times into something a little more manageable, and we’re so grateful for the work you do. It means the world to families in neonatal care to know they’re not alone, and you make sure of that every single day”