Local love for local babies
It’s true what they say: kids never fail to surprise you. My second child truly surprised us by arriving 7 weeks early at 33 weeks. After my emergency c-section, she was whisked away to the NICU. I didn’t know what to expect, I had never even been in a NICU. Would I be shocked by how small she was? How long would she have to stay in the hospital? Seeing her tiny body for the first time scared me a little—but the NICU nurses and doctors instantly reassured me.
Over the next 3 weeks, I visited my baby girl every day. I talked to her, changed her diaper and took her temperature. I chatted with the wonderful nurses, who took my mind off my worries and even made me laugh. I ate lunch with fellow NICU moms and heard their stories. Leaving my baby girl’s room became harder every day and her homecoming was a joyful relief.
After my daughter was home for a few months, I wanted to find a way to show my gratitude and give back to the NICU. Serendipitously, a friend who works with Little Giraffe Foundation (an organization that supports local NICU families) reached out to me.
When I saw their holiday wish list, I had a great idea: I could use a portion of online sales from my baby and kids apparel line, typebaby, to buy toys and books for NICU babies. One of my tee shirt designs has the phrase 'Local Love' and this truly applies in this case.
My NICU experience has made me more grateful than ever. I’m thrilled that I can help make the NICU days a bit easier for families during this holiday season.
Little Giraffe Foundation: http://www.littlegiraffefoundation.org
Review from #MyGivingStory