These pictures will reveal the reason why I will cheerfully wake up early today, on my day to sleep in, to March for Babies. Every baby should be born healthy and full term. No child should be born early and have to go through the NICU experience. I will forever be thankful that Cakes has done as well as she has and has no lasting effects from her 40 days spent in the NICU.
If you don’t already have a charity that you regularly donate to, I urge you to make a donation to the March for Babies. Or contact your local office to see how you can volunteer your time and/or skills to help preemies and their families in the NICU.
Edited at 9:06am: My husband and I woke up sick this morning (sore throats, runny noses, coughing). There is no way in good conscience that we could go and march and expose others to whatever it is we’re sick with. As Cakes has gotten older I’ve grown less worried about her being exposed to things but I know there are NICU nurses and families with babies still in the NICU and I’d hate for any of them to cross our paths and something happen. As guilty as I feel, I am trying to reassure myself that I had good intentions and still raised money for this cause so close to my heart.
Alison
Thursday 9th of June 2011
I just donated $250 to March of Dimes. Your post makes me proud that I did so!
Rachel R.
Tuesday 10th of May 2011
I'm sure they appreciated your fundraising and efforts even if you couldn't physically be there :) It's great to see the progress your daughter has made.
The Rheinlander's
Monday 9th of May 2011
What a great post and cause!! I hope y'all get to feeling better... we are all sick over here too!! Must be in the air : (
Lisa Noel
Monday 9th of May 2011
so glad that there were no lasting affects for her and its so great that you support such a great cause!
Penelope
Monday 9th of May 2011
You did the right thing…what a cute bunchkin! Oh my goodness, so teeny in those pics.