March of Dimes

We are participating in the March of Dimes again this year with team "Natey and the Quads".  As most of you know, my sister's son Nathan was born unexpectedly at about 31 weeks due to preeclampsia.  This was a shock to our family, as we had no experience with premature babies.  My sister was expecting a normal pregnancy and this was an impossibly hard experience for her.  There is no way to understand what it feels like to not be able to hold your newborn baby unless you experience it yourself.  And then to see your baby for the first time surrounded by wires is even harder.

Nathan in the NICU

My first time holding Nate.  

Natey's first Easter

Soon after Natey was born, I found out I was having quadruplets.  My experience with preemies was very hard as well, but in different ways.   I knew from the beginning that my babies would spend some time in the NICU.  However, I had FOUR preemies, each with their own troubles.  Thank goodness for the research and medical advances that make it possible for one pound babies to survive and eventually thrive!

The March of Dimes mission is to help moms have full-term pregnancies and research the problems that threaten the health of babies.  To learn more about their mission visit their website here:  March of Dimes.

If you would like to help our team you can donate here.  I am also hosting a 31 product party and 10 % of the proceeds will go to help our team.  If you would like to order go here:  Thirty One Party  .
Click on My Parties and then shop now under Team Natey and the Quads.  The party will close on March 26th.

Some pictures from last years walk:

Last year we walked at the hospital where Nate was born.  This year we are walking in Valley Forge on April 26.  Let's hope for a beautiful day!  Thanks to all who supported us last year and those who ordered from 31 this year!  We are hoping to have another fundraiser in the coming weeks.  Stay tuned.